Varalakshmi Thotakura
Shrewsbury,USA
Summary
Professional team-oriented worker with consistent record of supporting operational goals and achieving results in Banking, Retail sectors. Adept at fostering strong team collaboration and adapting to changing needs efficiently. Known for reliability and proactive approach, leveraging effective communication and problem-solving skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Member
Target
08.2024 - 08.2025
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
- Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
- Developed strong customer service and product knowledge skills to enhance individual and team performance.
- Assisted with inventory counts and stocking of merchandise.
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
SALES ASSOCIATE
KHOL'S
03.2023 - 08.2024
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Managed Amazon returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
PRIMARY SCHOOL CLASS TEACHER
MAPLES International School
06.2016 - 04.2018
- Developed communicative relationships with students and parents to support learning.
- Designed daily lesson plans customized to student needs.
- Maintained positive and professional classroom environment throughout school year.
- Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
- Worked one-on-one with students to determine strengths, weaknesses, and learning patterns.
- Used learning stations to incorporate colors, shapes, and textures to help students develop communication skills and build relationships.
Personal Banker
HDFC Bank
06.2015 - 05.2016
- Utilized strong interpersonal communication skills during client interactions, resulting in increased trust and fostering long-lasting relationships.
- Managed customer accounts and relationships
- Assisted customers with setting up or closing accounts, completing loan applications, and signing up for new services.
- Maintained compliance with bank policies and regulations while executing various financial transactions for customers.
- Generated new business by conducting thorough financial needs assessments and offering tailored products to clients.
Education
Bachelor of Education - Mathematics, Physics
Osmania University
06.2015
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science
Andhra University
03.2001
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Document Management
- Customer service
- Personalized Support
- Problem-solving
- Time Management
Timeline
Team Member
Target
08.2024 - 08.2025
SALES ASSOCIATE
KHOL'S
03.2023 - 08.2024
PRIMARY SCHOOL CLASS TEACHER
MAPLES International School
06.2016 - 04.2018
Personal Banker
HDFC Bank
06.2015 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Education - Mathematics, Physics
Osmania University
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science
Andhra University
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