Zacarra Barr
Miami
Summary
Motivated high school student with a track record of academic excellence looking for part-time work. Intends to develop professional work experience utilizing excellent communication and time management skills. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Honest Cashier skilled at managing money, merchandising stock and assisting customers with locating desired items. Excellent oral and written communication, listening and time management skills with strong attention to detail and superior work ethic. Consistently accurate in drawer reconciliation. Diligent cashier with excellent multitasking, organizational and time management abilities. Skilled at promoting items and completing customer sales, smoothly suggesting purchases to drive revenue and promoting positive experiences to strengthen customer loyalty. Familiar with customer service and adaptable to new processes and procedures.
Professional educator skilled in guiding students to achieve their academic and personal goals. Adept at fostering productive team collaboration and adapting to evolving needs. Strong background in mentoring, counseling, and developing strategic plans to enhance student success. Known for reliability, effective communication, and results-driven approach.
Experienced with guiding students to achieve their academic and personal goals. Utilizes motivational strategies and personalized coaching to enhance student success. Strong understanding of creating supportive and engaging environments for all students.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Student Success Coach
AmeriCorps Program
08.2024 - Current
- Connected students with appropriate resources, including tutoring services, financial aid assistance, and mental health counseling.
- Supported diverse learners by providing culturally responsive coaching methods and acknowledging individual strengths.
- Mentored new Student Success Coaches by sharing best practices in coaching methods, communication strategies, and resource navigation.
- Developed strong rapport with students by actively listening to their concerns and needs, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Assisted in the development of campus-wide initiatives aimed at boosting student retention and graduation rates.
- Improved student success rates by implementing personalized coaching strategies and goal-setting techniques.
- Facilitated productive goal-setting sessions with individual students resulting in actionable steps to achieve their academic and personal objectives.
- Enhanced communication between students, faculty, and parents through regular progress reports and meetings.
- Monitored student progress using data-driven assessments to inform coaching strategies and interventions.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of various coaching strategies, adjusting approaches as necessary based on student feedback and success metrics.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
12.2023 - 06.2024
- Investigated security incidents to identify root causes and prevent future occurrences.
- Developed comprehensive security policies, aligning with industry standards and enhancing data protection.
- Monitored security systems, identifying vulnerabilities and enhancing overall system integrity.
- Utilized incident management software, tracking incidents and improving response efficiency.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
- Prevented unauthorized access to facilities by enforcing strict entry protocols and verifying identification.
- Maintained a safe environment for employees and visitors through continuous risk assessment and threat analysis.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
Cashier
Publix
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Verified customer age requirement for alcohol or tobacco purchases.
- Used suggestive selling techniques to promote add-on sales.
- Scanned merchandise using point-of-sale system for accurate purchase totals.
- Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
- Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and store promotions.
- Processed sales transactions to prevent long customer wait times.
Cashier
BurgerFi
05.2021 - 04.2022
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer services.
- Processed sales transactions to prevent long customer wait times.
Education
No Degree - Medical Assistance
Florida Career College- Hialeah
Hialeah, FL10.2033
High School Diploma -
Miami Edison Senior High School
Miami, FL06.2022
Skills
- POS Systems
- Cash Handling
- Customer Service
- Feedback Acceptance
- ID Verification
- Product Recommendations
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Networking and relationship building
- Academic advising
- Learning strategies
- Problem-solving abilities
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Relationship building
- Self motivation
Languages
English
Full Professional
Accomplishments
- Created highly effective new program that significantly impacted efficiency and improved operations.
- Consistently maintained high customer satisfaction ratings.
- Saved company money on consistent basis by working with loss prevention to monitor high-risk areas.
- Won “Employee of the Month” in 2019.
Affiliations
- Member, Alumni Association
- Member, Small Business Association (2008 - present)
Education and Training
other,true,other
Certification
Basic Life SUPPORT
Timeline
Student Success Coach
AmeriCorps Program
08.2024 - Current
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
12.2023 - 06.2024
Cashier
Publix
10.2022 - 03.2023
Cashier
BurgerFi
05.2021 - 04.2022
High School Diploma -
Miami Edison Senior High School
No Degree - Medical Assistance
Florida Career College- Hialeah
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