Taylor Yarosz
Bradenton,FL
Summary
Devoted, self-directed student with organizational skills. Methodical and critical thinker with imaginative solutions, emotional intelligence, and a strong work ethic. History of volunteering and community involvement. Punctual, personable, and a collaborative learner. Developed valuable skills in a fast-paced retail environment, including customer service and cash handling. Adaptable and quick to learn, ready to transition into a new field that values efficiency and customer interaction. Focused on applying strong multitasking and problem-solving abilities to new opportunities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cashier
Sky King Fireworks
Bradenton
06.2024 - 12.2024
- Worked in an extremely fast-paced environment for 9+ hours daily.
- Counted over $1,000 a day for expensive purchases and returned change quickly.
- Worked on holidays (Fourth of July, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day).
- Processed customer transactions accurately using the point-of-sale system.
- Handled cash and credit payments efficiently, ensuring secure financial transactions.
- Resolved customer concerns swiftly, fostering positive shopping experiences and loyalty.
- Greeted customers entering the store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Stocked, tagged, and displayed merchandise as required.
Inclusion Program Assistant
Western DuPage Special Recreation Association (WDSRA)
Illinois
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Guided 3 children with learning/social disabilities one-on-one during daily summer camp.
- Coached on peer involvement and taught healthy communication skills.
- Helped children develop problem-solving skills and the importance of compromising with others.
- Spent 30+ hours playing with the children to help boost their confidence levels.
- Taught children how and when to respect boundaries.
- Implemented concepts in their daily activities, such as fair versus unfair and right versus wrong.
Store Associate
Plato's Closet
Naperville
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Diligently arranged and organized clothing on the store floor 5 days a week.
- Worked in a fast-paced environment, managing customers and cleaning dressing rooms for ~8 hours per day.
- Utilized customer service skills at checkout.
- Organized merchandise displays effectively to promote sales and maintain store aesthetics.
- Implemented visual merchandising standards, contributing to an appealing store layout.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily operational goals and improve efficiency.
- Utilized strong multitasking abilities to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously during busy periods.
- Maintained a clean and safe shopping environment for customers through regular cleaning and monitoring of store conditions.
- Handled cash register operations accurately, balancing drawers at the end of each shift.
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Miami University of Ohio
Oxford03-2026
High School Diploma -
Glenbard South High School
Glen Ellyn, IL01-2022
Skills
- Customer service
- Customer assistance
- Work ethic and integrity
- Patience and empathy
- Time management skills
- Cash handling
- Team collaboration
- Reliability and punctuality
- Written and verbal communication
- Professionalism and courtesy
- POS systems
- Attention to detail
Accomplishments
Miami University Dean's List: Fall 2022, Spring 2023, and Fall 2025
Experience Luxembourg Scholarship Fall 2025
Certification
Completed QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Program - QPR Gatekeeper Certificate
Timeline
Cashier
Sky King Fireworks
06.2024 - 12.2024
Inclusion Program Assistant
Western DuPage Special Recreation Association (WDSRA)
06.2023 - 08.2023
Store Associate
Plato's Closet
05.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Miami University of Ohio
High School Diploma -
Glenbard South High School