Ty Cope
Astoria,OR
Summary
Dynamic professional with leadership qualities and strong verbal communication skills, experienced in classroom assistance and child supervision at Knappa School District. Proven ability to enhance student engagement through organized activities and effective support. Demonstrated expertise in cash handling and inventory management as a Convenience Store Manager at Mini Mart, ensuring compliance and operational excellence.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Parent Volunteer
Knappa School District
Astoria, OR
11.2020 - Current
- Chaperoned class field trips to assist teacher and protect students.
- Promoted student development and engagement by helping organize special activities.
- Organized drives to gather classroom supplies or fundraise money.
- Assisted with classes by helping teacher carry out lessons and maintain organized spaces.
Sales Associate
Costco Wholesale
Warrenton, OR
05.2005 - 05.2020
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
Convenience Store Manager
Mini Mart
Astoria, OR
07.1987 - 01.2005
- Ensured compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations related to store operations, safety protocols, and licensing requirements.
- Safeguarded store and engaged in cash and inventory control through security equipment and procedures and eliminated store liability by adherence to applicable alcohol and tobacco regulations.
- Handled cash transactions accurately while maintaining strict adherence to financial controls and security procedures.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organization within the store to create a pleasant shopping experience for customers.
- Managed appropriate inventory levels of product at store to avoid shrink and waste, placed orders for inventory running low and evaluated sales performance of items to plan for future stocking strategy.
- Completed daily paperwork on sales reporting, banking and payroll reporting.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for staff members offering constructive feedback aimed at supporting their professional development goals.
- Oversaw maintenance projects within the store facility to ensure a safe environment for both customers and employees alike.
Education
Business Management
Portland State University
Portland, OR06.1986
High School Diploma - General Studies
Clatskanie High School
Clatskanie, OR06.1982
Skills
- Classroom assistance
- Leadership qualities
- Verbal and written communication
- Child supervision
Timeline
Parent Volunteer
Knappa School District
11.2020 - Current
Sales Associate
Costco Wholesale
05.2005 - 05.2020
Convenience Store Manager
Mini Mart
07.1987 - 01.2005
Business Management
Portland State University
High School Diploma - General Studies
Clatskanie High School