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Whitney Gilsrud

White Bear Lake,MN

Summary

I am a proven leader with extensive experience in staff management and customer service management, notably at Starbucks. I excelled in employee training and cash handling, enhancing customer satisfaction and workplace efficiency. I am skilled in creative problem-solving and maintaining a positive attitude, consistently achieving results beyond expectations. I am a very quick learner and I stay very organized.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Shift Supervisor

Starbucks
05.2021 - 11.2023
  • Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
  • Completed store opening and closing procedures and balanced tills.
  • Managed cash handling procedures, maintaining accuracy in financial transactions and minimizing discrepancies in daily reconciliations.
  • Responded to and resolved customer questions and concerns.
  • Helped store management meet standards of service and quality in daily operations.
  • Provided ongoing support to employees during challenging situations, offering guidance on problem-solving techniques for improved efficiency outcomes.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.

Front Desk Receptionist

Americas Best Contacts And Eyeclasses
09.2018 - 12.2019
  • Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
  • Maintained organized and clean front office area to create professional and welcoming environment for visitors and employees.
  • Scheduled, coordinated and confirmed appointments and meetings.
  • Delivered outstanding first impressions by warmly greeting visitors upon arrival at the front desk.
  • Managed high-volume phone calls, directing inquiries to appropriate personnel for prompt resolution.
  • Supported administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, and document preparation for more efficient office workflow.
  • Handled sensitive customer information with confidentiality, adhering to company privacy guidelines.

Following HIPPA policy’s

Shift Supervisor

Caribou
10.2015 - 09.2018
  • Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
  • Maintained workplace safety by enforcing strict adherence to company policies and industry regulations.
  • Improved customer satisfaction rates with consistent quality checks and timely resolution of complaints.
  • Completed store opening and closing procedures and balanced tills.
  • Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
  • Managed cash handling procedures
  • Responded to and resolved customer questions and concerns.

Education

Marriage And Family Psychology -

Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN

High School Diploma -

Apple Valley High School
Apple Valley
06.2014

Skills

  • Employee Training
  • Workplace Safety
  • Staff Management
  • Customer-Oriented
  • Inventory control and record keeping
  • Cash Handling
  • Team Leadership
  • Problem-Solving
  • Team Supervision
  • Positive Attitude
  • Strong verbal and written communication
  • Creative Problem-Solving
  • Customer Service Management

Timeline

Shift Supervisor

Starbucks
05.2021 - 11.2023

Front Desk Receptionist

Americas Best Contacts And Eyeclasses
09.2018 - 12.2019

Shift Supervisor

Caribou
10.2015 - 09.2018

Marriage And Family Psychology -

Minnesota State University, Mankato

High School Diploma -

Apple Valley High School
Whitney Gilsrud