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Work History
Education
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Languages
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Cashier
Dawn Auffray

Dawn Auffray

Parksville,BC

Summary

Proven Sales Associate with a track record of enhancing customer satisfaction and boosting sales through exceptional service and teamwork. At The Salvation Army Thrift Store, leveraged expertise in cash handling and merchandise display to significantly improve store performance. Known for outstanding communication skills and a positive, professional demeanor, consistently prioritizes customer engagement and operational efficiency.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

The Salvation Army Thrift Store
02.2011 - 12.2021
  • Arranged racks and shelves to ensure attractive store visuals.
  • Maintained accuracy in all financial exchanges through efficient handling of cash transactions.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance, sharing best practices, and offering support as needed.
  • Generated attractive shop arrangements, successfully driving sales.
  • Participated in team meetings and training sessions regularly for continuous professional development within the retail industry.

Sales Associate

The Bargain Shop
06.2007 - 10.2010
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
  • Contributed to visual merchandising efforts by creating eye-catching displays that showcased products effectively and enticed shoppers to make purchases.

Cashier/Gas Attendant

Jax Compton Store
09.2005 - 06.2007
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • 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.
  • Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate cash transactions.
  • Contributed to store success by maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the facility.
  • Mentored new employees on cashier duties and best practices, improving overall staff performance.

Education

Grade 12 Equivalency - Grade 12

V A.S.T. Alternate
Port Alberni, BC
06.1992

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management
  • Listening skills
  • Multi-tasking strength
  • Excellent people skills
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Exceptional customer service
  • Outgoing personality
  • Cash handling
  • Money handling
  • Cash register operation
  • Verbal/written communication
  • Cash handling accuracy
  • Professional demeanor
  • Payment processing

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Sales Associate

The Salvation Army Thrift Store
02.2011 - 12.2021

Sales Associate

The Bargain Shop
06.2007 - 10.2010

Cashier/Gas Attendant

Jax Compton Store
09.2005 - 06.2007

Grade 12 Equivalency - Grade 12

V A.S.T. Alternate

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