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Yazmin Santos

Castroville,CA

Summary

Customer service and data entry proficiency, demonstrated excelled in insurance verification and team coordination, enhancing operational efficiency. Skilled in cash handling accuracy and problem-solving, significantly improving customer satisfaction and workplace productivity.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Pharmacy Service Associate

CVS Pharmacy
08.2022 - Current
  • Proficient in data entry tasks involving prescriptions, inventory counts, and patient notes with precision and speed
  • Skilled in decoding instructions, calculating day supplies, and basic math calculations
  • Experienced in managing multiple phone lines, greeting callers courteously, taking messages, and providing information on medication policies and vaccines
  • Capable of scheduling appointments, contacting insurance, and communicating effectively with team
  • Familiar with office equipment such as printers, fax machines, and computers for printing medication labels, forms for vaccines, and faxing prescribers
  • Responsible for managing incoming specialty packages and outgoing mail, including setting up deliveries over the phone
  • Dedicated to maintaining a well-organized workspace to ensure efficiency and compliance with protocol, including filling and organizing medication waiting bins and promptly filing paperwork using tagging system

Guest Advocate/ Food and Beverage Expert

Target
07.2020 - 08.2022
  • Assisted coworkers when needed in various departments in order to maintain smooth functioning of the store.
  • Provided assistance at checkout counters, reducing wait times for guests during peak hours.
  • Maintained clean and orderly checkout areas, emptying trash cans, restocking essential's and wiping down surfaces.
  • Handled returns and exchanges professionally, maintaining positive relationships with guests while adhering to company policies especially when resloving a complaint
  • Ensured product availability by restocking shelves and organizing merchandise displays for easy access introducing new items, and removing discontinued products. inventory audits while maintaining a clean and organized back room
  • Participated in ongoing training sessions to stay updated on company policies, products, and services.

Supervisor

Kmart
01.2019 - 07.2020
  • Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
  • Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
  • Ensured consistent achievement of front-end team goals, particularly in rewards program and credit card metrics
  • Conducted metric reviews at the start of each cashier's shift and offered guidance for improvement
  • Evaluated yearly employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
  • Managed breaks and lunch schedules to maintain coverage
  • Handled refunds, exchanges, and complaints with a focus on empathetic customer service and resolution within policy guidelines
  • Trained new hires to ensure proficiency in daily tasks and adherence to company standards
  • Managed financial transactions, including payments from utility companies, check cashing, money orders and being a Western Union agent
  • Maintained precision and accuracy in handling money and processing transactions, including providing change and conducting drops for large sums
  • Demonstrated effective time management and attention to detail in balancing tasks to ensure smooth operations

Cashier

Kmart
11.2018 - 01.2019
  • Prioritized customer service by greeting customers with a positive attitude and promoting the credit card program and Shop Your Way rewards
  • Ensured accuracy of transactions by scanning all items, maintaining an organized workspace, and conducting price checks as needed
  • Assigned to a specific register, understanding the importance of maintaining accurate cash flow throughout the shift
  • Securely bagged money from the drawer at the end of each shift and placed it in a clear money bag
  • Signed off to confirm completeness of the cash drawer and sent it to the back for balancing

Service/Food Champion

Taco Bell
08.2017 - 09.2018
  • Managed orders and operated a cash drawer, ensuring every customer received a greeting and acknowledgment
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization, restocking supplies including sauces, utensils, cups, and drinks as needed
  • Collaborated with the team to meet goals such as timely order fulfillment to enhance customer satisfaction and improve scores
  • Stocked the food line and lobby essentials for customers and conducted regular temperature checks on food for safety
  • Took on the responsibility of training new team members

Education

Business Administration

California State University - Monterey Bay
Seaside, CA

High School Diploma -

North Monterey County High School
Castroville, CA

Skills

  • Insurance Verification
  • Customer Service
  • Prioritization and Organization
  • Team Coordination
  • Problem solving
  • Active Listener
  • Decision making
  • Cash Handling Accuracy
  • Data entry proficiency
  • Insurance Billing
  • Time managemnt

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Pharmacy Service Associate

CVS Pharmacy
08.2022 - Current

Guest Advocate/ Food and Beverage Expert

Target
07.2020 - 08.2022

Supervisor

Kmart
01.2019 - 07.2020

Cashier

Kmart
11.2018 - 01.2019

Service/Food Champion

Taco Bell
08.2017 - 09.2018

Business Administration

California State University - Monterey Bay

High School Diploma -

North Monterey County High School
Yazmin Santos