Enthusiastic retail professional with hands-on experience in customer service, payment processing and sales. Strong communicator and team player, eager to learn new processes to support overall organizational success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Cashier
Drug Shoppers Mart
Edmonton, Alberta
05.2024 - Current
Greet customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services
Provide excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential
Operate cash register efficiently and accurately, process payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit
Keep records of purchases; maintain orderly appearance of checkout area; restock supplies as needed
Process returns and exchanges of merchandise following store policies
Use suggestive selling techniques to promote add-on sales
Follow company security procedures for handling large sums of money.
Team Lead/cashier
FreshCo Grocery Store
Edmonton, AB
02.2023 - Current
Perform office duties such as account reconciliations, tender records, media deposits, attendance records, scheduling, and work-time corrections
Process Accounts Payable, Miscellaneous Transactions
Accept cash and credit card payments, issue receipts, explain the receipts, and provide change in an accurate way
Perform audits of the Cash Registers, ensuring the transactions have been performed accurately and the Store is always in balance; Finding discrepancies and fixing problems
Picking up cash from the Registers to be delivered to the bank, following security procedures for handling large sums of money; processing bank deposits, and transactions reconciliation
Self-Serve-Check-Out administration
Organizing the Check-out Area to be a comfortable zone for customers
Train new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services
Workforce managing
Coordinate efforts of the store staff to achieve targeted results
Completing miscellaneous paperwork
Applying Loss Prevention Procedures
Daily maintenance tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
HR Assistant
Jobimpulse
Bydhoshch, Poland
07.2018 - 12.2022
Provided outstanding face-to-face services for home and international employers by recruiting staff according to employers' standards and needs in full-time and part-time staff
Processed interviews, coordinated pre-employment tests, and provided administrative support to hiring managers
Visited work sites to meet with the employees and employers to address special needs, grievances, and inquiries of both sides
Organized and maintained personnel records including new hire paperwork and changes to employment status
Payroll administration including hours worked, overtime approval, vacation time tracking, garnishments, tax deductions, benefits, and pension plans
Employee onboarding for new hires ensuring completion of all required paperwork
Coordinated with the department heads to ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures
Conducted exit interviews to identify reasons for employee termination or resignation
Provided advice on HR-related topics such as compensation levels, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions
Ensured that employees received proper training on safety regulations and other relevant information necessary for the execution of their daily activities
Developed job postings for open positions using internal databases as well as external career websites and job boards
Maintained awareness of current trends in Human Resources management practices
Writing job offers to new hires outlining terms of employment
Administration of employee benefit programs such as health insurance plans and retirement savings accounts
Prepared reports on staff movement within the organization including transfers, promotions, and terminations
Responded to employee inquiries regarding various human resources issues such as benefits eligibility or policy interpretation
Handled sensitive and confidential employee information with complete discretion
Processed employee status changes, keeping human resources systems and employee records up to date
Created, organized, and maintained employee personnel files to keep sensitive data secure
Scheduled appointments, meetings, and conferences with employees to discuss and mitigate personnel issues
Planned business trips.
Business Assistant
Always Karibu Ltd.
Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania
07.2015 - 04.2017
Prepared agendas and arranged meetings, conferences, and teleconferences
Prepared expense/expenditure reports according to established guidelines
Researched industry trends related to specific projects or initiatives
Attended events on behalf of the organization when necessary
Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations governing business operations
Coordinated travel arrangements for staff members when needed
Handled accounts payable and receivable tasks such as invoicing clients
Performed other duties as requested by the Manager.
Education
Certificate - Accounting Assistant
Education Gale
EPL
10-2024
University Degree in Production Accounting -
Technical University of Kryvyi Rih
Ukraine
01.2006
Skills
Customer-driven
People-motivated
Caring and responsive
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Strong computer and data entry skills
Cash administration
Accounts payable/receivable
Strong mathematical skills
Typing skills
Good memory
Time management
Ability to solve problems on the go
Ability to multitask
Ability to make decisions
Possess strong communication skills
Ability to resolve retail and/or customer issues
Accomplishments
Excelled in customer service for over 10 years; performed duties with 100% customer satisfaction growth; increased company sales by 200%, raising the company’s reputation.