Brenda Parachoniak
St. Thomas,ON
Summary
Proven leader and efficient Head Cashier at Rona, proficient in POS systems and enhancing customer satisfaction. Excelled in cashier training and team leadership, with 30+ years experience helping customers complete transactions and significantly minimize cash discrepancies. Solid background in stressful fast paced environments. At Zehrs/Real Canadian Super Store, fostered customer loyalty and mastered chemical processing, demonstrating a positive attitude and punctuality. Skilled in both hard and soft skills, committed to workplace safety and superior service. Uses slow periods effectively to stay on top of daily chores and keep work place tidy.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Cashier
Rona
05.2006 - 07.2022
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently processing transactions and addressing inquiries.
- Taught employees fundamentals of register use, merchandise scanning and customer service.
- Educated employees on register use, merchandising, and customer service.
- Conducted regular audits of register tills, ensuring accuracy in daily cash counts and minimizing discrepancies.
- Worked extra shifts during busy periods and covered for call-in employees to maintain service levels.
Cashier/Photo Lab Technician
Zehrs/Real Canadian Super Store
01.1985 - 03.2005
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Calculated and mixed chemical developer, stop bath and fixer chemicals to develop reels.
- Developed and processed film and picture CDs and restored photos using software.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations through routine inspections of equipment and proper storage of chemicals.
- Filled tanks of processing machines with solutions such as developer, dyes, stop-baths, fixers, bleaches and washes.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper lab procedures and best practices for optimal performance within their roles.
- Contributed to team success by providing constructive feedback during regular meetings, fostering a collaborative atmosphere among fellow technicians.
- Updated tags, displays and signage for special promotions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Shawnee Secondary School
Windsor, CanadaSkills
- Positive Attitude
- Merchandising
- Punctuality
- Cashier training
- Customer Service
- Workplace Safety
- Store opening/closing procedures
- Cash Handling
- Verbal/written communication
- Team Leadership
- POS System
- Punctual and Reliable
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Head Cashier
Rona
05.2006 - 07.2022
Cashier/Photo Lab Technician
Zehrs/Real Canadian Super Store
01.1985 - 03.2005
High School Diploma -
Shawnee Secondary School
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