Yohana Mekonnen
Holly Springs,North Carolina
Summary
Detail-oriented professional committed to high-quality outcomes. Quickly adapts to new environments while maintaining responsibility and organization. Strong communication and interpersonal skills facilitate effective collaboration in team settings. Ready to leverage academic knowledge and leadership experience to contribute to organizational goals and support team success.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cashier
Food Lion
Holly Springs, North Carolina
12.2025 - Current
- Operated point-of-sale systems to facilitate smooth and accurate sales transactions.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Delivered high-level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
- Collaborated with front-end staff to enhance customer assistance and service delivery.
- Processed customer transactions at checkout, ensuring quick and accurate service.
Summer Christian Orthodox ChurchTeacher Volunteer
Debre Tabor Orthodox Tewahedo Church
Durham, North Carolina
08.2024 - 08.2024
- Coordinated children's organization for teachers during activities to enhance smooth execution.
- Created engaging activities that fostered understanding of Christian values and influential figures.
- Oversaw children's behavior to uphold guidelines and expectations, ensuring a positive environment.
Bake Sale
Debre Tabor Orthodox Youth Group
07.2024 - 07.2024
- Engaged customers in meaningful conversations using strong interpersonal skills.
- Evaluated customer inquiries to identify and address specific needs.
- Collaborated with peers to streamline sales process and enhance customer experience.
Education
Apex Friendship High School
Apex, NC06-2027
Skills
- Cash handling
- Sales transactions
- Point of sale
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Relationship building
- Active listening
- Leadership
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Amharic
Limited
Certification
- OSHA Certification
- Stop The Bleed
- CPR/AED
- BLS
Affiliations
- Student Council Junior Class President - Elected Junior Class President; led meetings, organized school events, and represented student interests while working with administration
- Competitive Soccer for 4 years - Competed in organized soccer for 4 years, building teamwork, leadership, and resilience while managing a demanding schedule of practices, games, and school responsibilities
- Member of Speech Division of Speech and Debate - Participated in speech team, building strong communication, persuasion, and confidence skills through researching, writing, and delivering speeches.
- Member of Storytime Foundation - Member of Storytime Foundation; contributed to improving quality of life for seniors by leading creative and social activities in senior living communities
- Member of Science National Honor Society - Member of Science National Honor Society; participated in science-related service initiatives and activities while strengthening analytical and teamwork skills
- Member of English National Honor Society - Member of National English Honor Society; demonstrated strong writing, analytical, and communication skills through academic achievement in English
- Member of Deca - building business ownership skills, as well as innovative ideas to promote business plans within a 10 minute span
Timeline
Cashier
Food Lion
12.2025 - Current
Summer Christian Orthodox ChurchTeacher Volunteer
Debre Tabor Orthodox Tewahedo Church
08.2024 - 08.2024
Bake Sale
Debre Tabor Orthodox Youth Group
07.2024 - 07.2024
Apex Friendship High School