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Lindsay Burns

Saint John,NB

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Over six years of experience working customer service in a retail environment. Self-motivated with excellent communication skills at all levels.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Apple Picker

Sterling Orchards
09.2020 - 11.2020
  • Harvested high volumes of ripe, quality fruits from fields and orchards.
  • Communicated with coworkers and management to report challenges.
  • Utilized appropriate tools to pick and trim fruits to quality standards.
  • Operated machinery and equipment safely and responsibly, minimizing risk.
  • Provided feedback to management to improve operations.
  • Operated farming equipment to move goods safely from fields to collection points.

Garden Center Associate

Canadian Tire
04.2020 - 09.2020
  • Worked outdoors in weather conditions to care for plants and serve customers.
  • Restocked shelves with new plants each day and rotated stock for optimal appearance.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
  • Watered plants every week and regularly checked for naturally wilted parts to remove.
  • Completed opening, closing, and shift change tasks efficiently to keep store ready for guests.
  • Managed efficient cash register operations.
  • Created inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.

Clothing Pricer

Value Village
12.2018 - 07.2019
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.

Customer Service Representative

Walmart
01.2016 - 11.2018
  • Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
  • Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
  • Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.

Education

Highschool -

White Pines Collegiate And Vocational School
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
06.2007

Skills

  • Active Learning
  • Management Support
  • Workplace Safety
  • Production Standards
  • Processing Orders
  • Maintaining Clean Work Areas
  • Merchandise Sales
  • Store Merchandising
  • Restock Products
  • Price Identification
  • Cash Handling
  • Store Opening
  • Stockroom Upkeep
  • Cash Register Operations
  • Loss Prevention Goals Monitoring
  • Store Organization
  • Popular Trends
  • Store Opening and Closing

Timeline

Apple Picker

Sterling Orchards
09.2020 - 11.2020

Garden Center Associate

Canadian Tire
04.2020 - 09.2020

Clothing Pricer

Value Village
12.2018 - 07.2019

Customer Service Representative

Walmart
01.2016 - 11.2018

Highschool -

White Pines Collegiate And Vocational School
Lindsay Burns