Driven professional with a proven track record at Walmart Superstore Gulf Shores, FL, excelling in customer engagement and problem-solving. Skilled in POS system operations and office administration, I significantly enhanced customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. Demonstrates strong organizational skills and a commitment to maintaining high-quality service standards. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate Specialist/Front End Checkout
Walmart Superstore Gulf Shores, FL
03.2018 - 05.2021
Provided accurate information about promotions, customer programs, and products, helping drive high customer retention.
Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change, and storing coupons.
Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards.
Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in store.
Head Secretary/Office Assistant
Pentecostal Temple Ministries, INC
09.1998 - 05.2016
Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies.
Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls to clients.
Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
Handled daily scheduling tasks and provided administrative support for entire church.
Offered technical support and troubleshot issues to enhance office productivity.
Booked airfare, hotel, and ground transportation to coordinate office travel.
Recorded and tracked operational expenses to identify and eliminate wasteful spending.
Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
Maintained daily report documents, memos and invoices.
Composed inter-office correspondence and provided product and service information to customers.
Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
Maintained electronic filing systems and categorized documents.
Entered data into system and updated members contacts with information to keep records current.
Entered data into system and updated customer contacts with information to keep records current.
Increased office participation in special events by creating newsletter with detailed calendars and other office updates.
Facilitated timely delivery of special projects to meet organizational and departmental objectives.
Established administrative work procedures to track staff's daily tasks.
Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.
Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
Liaised between church and vendors and maintained effective lines of communication.
Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
Completed forms, reports, logs, and records to quickly handle all documentation for human resources.
Opened and properly distributed incoming mail to promote quicker response to client inquiries.
Transcribed and organized information to assist in preparing speeches and presentations.
Built and maintained excellent membership relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
Surpassed team goals by partnering with colleagues to implement best practices and protocols.
Organized logistics and materials for each meeting and took detailed notes for later dissemination to key stakeholders.
Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with clients, recordkeeping, and data entry for increased efficiency.
Performed research to collect and record industry data.
Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and quality service.
Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
Supported church leaders by managing budgets, scheduling appointments and organizing itinerary.
Assisted with budgeting and financial management to keep office operating within budget.
Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements.
Prepared and edited documents to produce precise, accurate and professional communication.
Monitored security to help maintain equipment, data and information safety.
Scheduled and coordinated travel arrangements for office staff members.
Created purchase orders and tracked invoices to avoid missed or delayed shipments.
Organized events and meetings to maximize capacity and keep event venues running smoothly.
Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
Fostered operational efficiency and compliance with company policies through effective coordination of office activities.
Kept office supplies well organized and sufficiently stocked, placing orders promptly to replenish materials before depleted.
Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.
Monitored and tracked budgets and expenses.
Purchased and maintained office supplies.
Education
Associate of Science - Accounting Technology And Bookkeeping
Pensacola State College
Pensacola, FL
06.1998
Associate of Science - Certified Nursing Assistant
International Career Institute
Atmore, AL
11.1988
Associate of Science - Business And Office Occupation
Reid State Technical College
Evergreen, AL
11.1987
Skills
Regulatory Compliance
Loss Prevention
Display Setup
Order Processing
Money Handling
Customer Service
Product Merchandising
Product Recommendations
Phone Etiquette
Sales expertise
POS system operations
Point of sale operation
Retail Sales
POS System Operation
Self-Checkout Assistance
Promotional Events
Problem-Solving
Customer Engagement
Product Knowledge
Sales Goals Attainment
Suggestive Selling
Relationship Building
Customer Needs Assessment
Policy and Procedure Adherence
FLUENT IN [LANGUAGE]English
Store Opening and Closing
Merchandise Display
Cash Register Operation
Cash Handling
Sales trends
Upselling strategies
Transaction Processing
Flexible Schedule
Retail Store Operations
Product Promotions
Complaint Management
Customer Assistance
Independent judgement
Teamwork
Teamwork and Collaboration
Professional Appearance
Presentation Development
Meeting Scheduling
Calendar Management
Video Conferencing
Spreadsheet Creation
Word Processing
Travel Arrangements
Strong Organization
Database Maintenance
Expense Reporting
Office Administration
File Management
Document Preparation
Report Generation
Meeting Coordination
Database Management
Payroll Administration
Supply Ordering
Supply Restocking
Expense Tracking
Appointment Scheduling
Payment posting
Account reconciliations knowledge
Presentation Creation
Inter-office communications
Quickbooks
Meeting Support
[Type] data tracking
Multi-Line Phone Systems
EHR referral tracking
Digital File Management
[Type] report generation
Minute Taking
Database Administration
Cross-Functional Communication
Spreadsheet Management
Accounts receivable and payable
Confidentiality understanding
[Timeframe] balance reconciliation
Inventory purchasing
Developing presentations
Complex Problem-Solving
Report Writing
Accounts Payable
[Software] expertise
Keyboarding skills
File systems management
Data Verification
Verbal and written communication
Timeline
Sales Associate Specialist/Front End Checkout
Walmart Superstore Gulf Shores, FL
03.2018 - 05.2021
Head Secretary/Office Assistant
Pentecostal Temple Ministries, INC
09.1998 - 05.2016
Associate of Science - Accounting Technology And Bookkeeping
Pensacola State College
Associate of Science - Certified Nursing Assistant
International Career Institute
Associate of Science - Business And Office Occupation