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Krista Tully

London

Summary

I am an enthusiastic employee eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. As an individual I am very motivated to learn, grow and excel at everything I do.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Team Lead

Arterra Wines Canada - Wine Rack
02.2024 - Current
  • Currently lead a team of 7
  • Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
  • Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
  • Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
  • Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
  • Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts.
  • Established clear performance metrics for the team which helped in tracking progress towards set targets effectively.
  • Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve sales targets and maintain a clean, well-stocked store environment.
  • Adapted quickly to new technologies implemented at POS systems, ensuring seamless transition periods for both staff and customers.
  • Managed inventory levels effectively, reducing stock shortages and minimizing wastage.
  • Supported marketing initiatives by setting up and maintaining promotional displays.
  • Conducted inventory counts by adding each item in stock and documenting in computer system.
  • Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors, and resolving discrepancies.

Wine Merchant

Arterra Wines Canada - Wine Rack
06.2023 - Current
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, and debit/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.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise.
  • Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
  • Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
  • Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
  • Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.

Retail Sales Associate

Bentley Group
05.2016 - Current
  • Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
  • Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change and storing coupons.
  • Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
  • Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
  • Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders and gift card activations.
  • Opened and closed store independently and prepared nightly bank drop for manager.
  • Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.

Animal Care Attendant

Glencoe Animal Shelter
05.2002 - 02.2007
  • Provided humane care of domestic and wild animals, including dogs, cats, rabbits and ferrets.
  • Provided top-notch customer service to every customer and exceptional care to all animals.
  • Performed pet intake to gain necessary information concerning health, behaviors, potential allergies and other details to provide complete records.
  • Assisted public in claiming lost animals or selecting animals for adoptions.
  • Educated caregivers and pet owners on animal care, nutrition and disease management.
  • Kept animals clean and free of contaminants to promote optimal health.
  • Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
  • Completed daily cleaning of kennels, cages and public areas using disease control protocol to provide sterile environment.
  • Monitored and maintained food and water of animals according to animal dietary health guidelines.
  • Monitored animal playgroups for aggressive behaviors in order to maintain safety of pet participants.
  • Exercised dogs on leads and outdoor play areas, and collected animal waste produced on walks and discarded in trash or approved receptacles
  • Spent time with cats to provide companionship and human contact.
  • Monitored animal behavior and completed examinations to identify illnesses, injuries or potential diseases.
  • Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Human Service Foundations

Fanshawe College of Applied Arts And Technology
London, ON

Certificate - Interior Design

The Interior Design Institute
Online - Currently Still Attending

Skills

  • Available Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends and Holidays
  • Customer Service
  • Attention to Detail
  • Product promotions
  • Information Collection and Recording
  • Work Prioritization
  • Critical Thinking
  • Problem Solving
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Organization and Time management
  • Honest and Ethical
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Customer focus
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Employee training
  • Task delegation
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Team motivation
  • Goal setting

Certification

WSET Level 1

Smart Serve

First Aid/CPR

Timeline

Team Lead

Arterra Wines Canada - Wine Rack
02.2024 - Current

Wine Merchant

Arterra Wines Canada - Wine Rack
06.2023 - Current

Retail Sales Associate

Bentley Group
05.2016 - Current

Animal Care Attendant

Glencoe Animal Shelter
05.2002 - 02.2007

Some College (No Degree) - Human Service Foundations

Fanshawe College of Applied Arts And Technology

Certificate - Interior Design

The Interior Design Institute
Krista Tully