Cora Bowers
Dartmouth,NS
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Goal-oriented individual versed in greeting high-volume of customers and recommending merchandise based on individual requirements. Skilled at creating displays to promote higher sales, completing cash register transactions and maintaining accurate records of all transactions.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Walmart
03.2021 - 06.2022
- Greeted customers entering our store and handled their questions and concerns
- Inventory on certain times when needed to replenish shelves
- Handled cash related payments from customers
- Worked with many employees and employers in every department of the store
- Did on the job training that was required
- Able to multi task while doing what was required to service customers in a busy environment.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
- Monitored customers for signs of security concerns and escalated issues to management.
- Wrapped, boxed and weighed bakery department products.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
Cashier/Customer Service
Dollarama
10.2019 - 11.2021
- Was a cashier at front of the store serving customers, bagging their required merchandise and took their form of payment, sometimes brought out stock to replenish and fill shelves when required.
- 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.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
- Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
- Resolved customer complaints and maintained clean and tidy checkout area.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
Storefront Team Member
Tim Hortons
09.2018 - 09.2020
- Was training only in serving food and beverages to customers on counter and through drive thru
- Handled cash related payments directly and electronically
- Cleaning and restocking the store as well as direct contact with customers while paying attention to their needs
- Service area was very fast pace and frequently busy.
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
Superintendent
Greenwin Inc
05.2011 - 08.2012
- Was a building Superintendent in charge of five buildings
- Had to do daily cleaning of buildings and upkeep of empty units
- Had daily interaction with tenants on an everyday basis and dealt with issues in their units for management
- Had to send reports to management and get approval on issues that needed attention
- Took rent payments and issued proper paperwork to management as well as interacting with outside contractors
- Was on call on a daily basis for emergencies that needed attention.
- Collected rent, deposits and payments from tenants.
- Communicated effectively with owners, residents, and on-site associates.
Education
GED -
Dartmouth
Dartmouth, NS06.1998
Skills
- CUSTOMER SERVICE
- Cash Handling
- Team Player
- Inventory
- Food Service
- Cleaning Experience
- Serving Experience
- Host/Hostess
- Merchandising
- Computer Skills
- Food Preparation
Timeline
Sales Associate
Walmart
03.2021 - 06.2022
Cashier/Customer Service
Dollarama
10.2019 - 11.2021
Storefront Team Member
Tim Hortons
09.2018 - 09.2020
Superintendent
Greenwin Inc
05.2011 - 08.2012
GED -
Dartmouth