William Byrd
Lincoln,NE
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional with extensive experience in customer service at Fresh and Save. Recognized for exceptional cash handling accuracy and a strong work ethic. Proven ability to train new staff and resolve customer inquiries, fostering loyalty and satisfaction. Committed to maintaining a clean and organized environment for an enhanced shopping experience.
Knowledgeable [Desired Position] with solid background in retail operations and customer service, consistently ensuring accurate transactions and positive customer interactions. Proven ability to manage high-volume transactions efficiently and resolve issues promptly. Demonstrated strength in cash handling and communication skills.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Cashier
Fresh and Save
Lincoln, NE
08.2015 - 10.2025
- Processed customer transactions accurately and efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
- Trained new cashiers on register operations and customer service standards.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints to enhance satisfaction and loyalty.
- Maintained clean and organized checkout areas to ensure a positive shopping experience.
- Monitored inventory levels at checkout, reporting discrepancies for timely restocking.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
Retired and Part-time Oil and Gas Consultant
Great Plains Energy
Lincoln, NE
10.2009 - 01.2025
- Worked at home taking care of my wife who had a stroke.
- Reviewed oil and gas prospects and made recommendations for drilling, testing and completion of a wildcat discovery in McCone County, Montana.
- More recently participated in the evaluation of another well drilled a mile north of the discovery well.
Retail Inventory Associate
RGIS Inventory
Omaha, NE
10.1997 - 03.2003
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- Participated in computer counting and scanning of inventory in large department stores eg,Sears, JC.Penny, and Walmart
- Performed numerous Inventories of large grocery stores IGA, Super Saver, Kroger and HyVee in Nebraska ,Iowa, and Kansas.
- Accuracy was mandatory and I was selected a few times to verify accuracy of other associates counts.
Education
Ph.D. - Geology- Carbonate Petrology And Stratigraphy
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC06-1974
Master of Science - Geology-Stratigraphy
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL06-1970
Bachelor of Science - Geology
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI06-1966
High School Diploma -
Dominican H.S.
Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin06-1962
Skills
- Customer service, friendly and well liked by most customers
- Customer assistance
- Work ethic and integrity, reliable with few absences from scheduled work
- Patience and empathy, treats all customers with respect
- Cash handling very accurate few mistakes
- Cleaning and sanitizing of workspace
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Cashier
Fresh and Save
08.2015 - 10.2025
Retired and Part-time Oil and Gas Consultant
Great Plains Energy
10.2009 - 01.2025
Retail Inventory Associate
RGIS Inventory
10.1997 - 03.2003
Ph.D. - Geology- Carbonate Petrology And Stratigraphy
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Master of Science - Geology-Stratigraphy
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Science - Geology
University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee
High School Diploma -
Dominican H.S.