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
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
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
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.