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Arlen Benavidez

Merced

Summary

Motivated undergraduate student seeking membership in Business society to develop leadership, analytical, and teamwork skills all while contributing to club projects and events.

Experienced with cash handling, customer service, and transaction processing in fast-paced retail settings. Utilizes strong communication skills and attention to detail to ensure customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. Track record of maintaining accuracy and resolving conflicts smoothly.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Cashier

Western Union
06.2025 - 08.2025
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate cash transactions.
  • Contributed to store success by maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the facility.

Cashier

Western Union
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Processed customer transactions efficiently and accurately using point-of-sale systems.
  • Assisted customers with inquiries, providing exceptional service and support.
  • Managed cash drawer, ensuring accurate cash handling and reconciliation daily.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of checkout area to enhance customer experience.

Sales Associate and Key Holder

Shopgirl Boutique
04.2021 - 08.2023
  • Ensuring that the store was well organized all while maintaining a shoppable environment for everyone.
  • Opening the store and pushing out new merchandise that would be eye catching to the public.
  • Counting the money in all of the registers before any sales are made and keeping track of all the cashiers registers when their shifts are over.
  • If registers were short I would have a one on one conversation with the cashier and try to figure out what happened to the lost money.

Education

B.S - Management and Business Economics

University of California
Merced, CA
05.2027

Skills

  • Strong communication
  • Customer service
  • Teamwork
  • Problem solving
  • Organized

  • Dedicated
  • Work ethic and integrity
  • Cash handling
  • Time management
  • Customer assistance

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Cashier

Western Union
06.2025 - 08.2025

Cashier

Western Union
06.2024 - 08.2024

Sales Associate and Key Holder

Shopgirl Boutique
04.2021 - 08.2023

B.S - Management and Business Economics

University of California
Arlen Benavidez