Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Timeline
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Vee Barr

Summary

A resourceful and adaptable contributor with experience across retail, food service, and campaign coordination. Highly skilled at fostering positive relationships with customers and teams while maintaining structured, efficient workflows. Eager to embrace new challenges and contribute meaningfully with both empathy and precision.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Campaign Volunteer Coordinator

Mayor Kirk Watson
04.2024 - 11.2024
  • Developed comprehensive onboarding materials for new volunteers, fostering a sense of inclusion within the organization from day one.
  • Boosted campaign visibility with well-executed community events and initiatives.
  • Managed volunteer schedules, ensuring optimal coverage during peak campaign periods.
  • Oversaw effective communication channels between volunteers and campaign staff, promoting a cohesive team environment.
  • Provided ongoing support to volunteers, addressing concerns and offering guidance on various aspects of their roles within the campaign.
  • Streamlined volunteer training processes, resulting in increased efficiency and productivity.
  • Increased volunteer engagement by developing and implementing innovative recruitment strategies.

Retail Sales Associate

URBN
10.2023 - 01.2024
  • Maintained a clean and organized store environment, enhancing the overall shopping experience for customers.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Handled returns and exchanges professionally, resolving customer issues while adhering to company policies.
  • Assisted in managing inventory levels, accurately processing shipments, and restocking merchandise as needed.
  • Collaborated with team members to meet and exceed monthly sales targets consistently.
  • Enhanced visual merchandising displays by arranging products strategically, attracting more customers to the store.
  • Promoted special offers and events by engaging with customers on the sales floor, driving awareness of promotions and boosting sales conversion rates.
  • Engaged with customers on sales floor, offering assistance and improving shopping experience.
  • Participated in periodic inventory counts to maintain accurate stock levels.
  • Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.

Sales Associate

The Casual Cat Cafe
08.2022 - 07.2023
  • Maintained clean and safe living environments for animals by regularly cleaning enclosures and providing proper bedding materials.
  • Conducted regular health checks on animals under care, noting any changes in appearance or behavior that could indicate potential issues.
  • Maintained equipment and facility to keep animal care environment and tools in good working order.
  • Collaborated effectively with fellow caretakers and support staff to ensure comprehensive care for all animals within the facility.
  • Improved animal health by administering medications, vaccinations, and treatments as prescribed by veterinarians.
  • Streamlined adoption process, improving efficiency and customer satisfaction.
  • Developed enrichment activities for animals, enhancing their mental and physical well-being.
  • Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
  • Trained new employees in sales techniques and store procedures, improving team effectiveness.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Managed efficient cash register operations.
  • Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.

Pizza Delivery Driver

I Fratelli Pizza
01.2022 - 07.2022
  • Improved customer satisfaction by consistently delivering orders on time and with accuracy.
  • Verified orders prior to completing deliveries to avoid customer complaints.
  • Maintained a clean driving record, ensuring safe and responsible transportation of food items.
  • Managed cash and credit card transactions accurately, minimizing discrepancies in daily sales reports.
  • Provided exceptional customer service through courteous interactions and professional communication while handling transactions.
  • Assisted in expediting orders during peak times by aiding kitchen staff with food preparation when needed.
  • Planned optimal routes to deliver multiple orders per trip and achieve strong performance ratings.
  • Maintained organized, safe and clean work areas and complied with company safety and security standards.

Host

BoomerJacks Bar and Grill
04.2021 - 01.2022
  • Handled high-pressure situations with composure, effectively managing large parties or unexpected events during busy shifts.
  • Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
  • Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly greeting and seating guests upon arrival.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by attentively listening to guest needs and promptly addressing any concerns or issues.
  • Ran food to tables, quickly and efficiently.
  • Contributed to team success through effective communication and cooperation with coworkers and management.
  • Increased restaurant efficiency by maintaining an organized host stand, including menus, reservation logs, and seating charts.
  • Replenish condiments, beverages, and supplies while maintaining cleanliness in service areas.
  • Daily opening and closing tasks like prepping the kitchen and workstations for the day/next day.
  • Finalized the presentation of customer's plates and tested the temperature of food while standing the entire shift.

Graphic Designer

Self-employeed
06.2018 - 03.2020
  • Created digital image files for use in digital and traditional printing methods.
  • Conceptualized creative designs for print materials, banners, labels and logos.
  • Employed design fundamentals when selecting typography, composition, layout, and color in design work.
  • Streamlined project workflows, ensuring timely delivery of design projects.
  • Edited and enhanced existing artwork and graphics.
  • Created original artwork for range of print and web projects.

Sales Associate

PacSun-Pacific Sunwear
11.2016 - 05.2017
  • 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.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.

School Cafeteria Worker

St. Paul Lutheran School
01.2015 - 05.2015
  • Maintained positive relationships with students, fostering an enjoyable cafeteria atmosphere during meal times.
  • Helped maintain a safe environment for students with allergies through careful ingredient selection and cross-contamination prevention measures.
  • Enhanced food safety by implementing proper sanitation practices and maintaining a clean workspace.
  • Improved student nutrition by planning and preparing healthy meal options in the school cafeteria.
  • Increased efficiency by streamlining meal preparation processes and organizing workstations for optimal productivity.
  • Organized bulk food storage areas to improve accessibility for faster meal prep times.
  • Followed all proper handling procedures for prepared foods, ingredients, and leftovers.
  • Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
  • Restocked condiments, beverages, and utensils per expected use levels.

Education

GED -

Tarrant County College
Fort Worth, TX
05-2019

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Teamwork
  • Time management
  • Retail sales
  • Store maintenance
  • Dressing room support
  • Friendly and helpful
  • Attention to detail
  • Organization
  • Flexible hours
  • Telephone etiquette
  • Animal care
  • Cleaning protocols

Languages

English

Timeline

Campaign Volunteer Coordinator

Mayor Kirk Watson
04.2024 - 11.2024

Retail Sales Associate

URBN
10.2023 - 01.2024

Sales Associate

The Casual Cat Cafe
08.2022 - 07.2023

Pizza Delivery Driver

I Fratelli Pizza
01.2022 - 07.2022

Host

BoomerJacks Bar and Grill
04.2021 - 01.2022

Graphic Designer

Self-employeed
06.2018 - 03.2020

Sales Associate

PacSun-Pacific Sunwear
11.2016 - 05.2017

School Cafeteria Worker

St. Paul Lutheran School
01.2015 - 05.2015

GED -

Tarrant County College
Vee Barr