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Julie Guikema

Barrie

Summary

Dedicated professional with over 10 years of retail and customer service experience, including a role at Sears. Recognized for exceptional customer engagement and loyalty-building skills. Proficient in cleaning methods and early education, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for children. A dependable team player with a strong work ethic.

Overview

2022
2022
years of professional experience

Work History

Before and After School Care Assistant

Seeds Child Care
10.2018 - 02.2022
  • Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
  • Promoted learning and social development through structured and unstructured playtime.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
  • Kept children between ages of Four and Twelve safe and secure with vigilant oversight.

Sales Associate

Sears
10.2013 - 01.2018
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Assisted in setting up displays and mannequins,maintained store by cleaning and dusting of surfaces on a daily basis
  • conducted stock inventory by unpacking,sorting and replenishing incoming merchandise
  • Assisted with inventory counts on a regular basis

Sales Associate

Reitmans
2007 - 2009
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards.
  • Communicated effectively with customers management and other staff members.
  • Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.

Education

High School Diploma -

Kincardine District Secondary
Kincardine, ON
01-1989

Skills

  • Early education
  • Over 10 years of retail and customer service experience
  • Cleaning methods
  • Social and academic development
  • Physically fit and able to preform heavy lifting
  • Received employee of the month on two occasions
  • Reputation of being a dependable and loyal employee

Timeline

Before and After School Care Assistant

Seeds Child Care
10.2018 - 02.2022

Sales Associate

Sears
10.2013 - 01.2018

Sales Associate

Reitmans
2007 - 2009

High School Diploma -

Kincardine District Secondary
Julie Guikema