SARA CARR
Kitimat,BC
Summary
Experienced multitasker with strong work ethic, excellent teamwork, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Proven ability to support team effectively by taking on any task. Known for reliability, dedication, and hardworking, resourceful approach to achieving goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Worker
Hazelton District Public Library
01.2013
- Assisted Librarian with returning books to their correct location within the library, moving furniture and dusting books and shelves.
- Decorated for a workshop.
Server/Dishwasher
Kitwanga Coffee Cup
01.2008
- Served customers & operated cash register.
- Light janitorial duties; including sweeping, mopping, dishes and stocking inventory.
- Occasionally closed the restaurant.
Front Desk Receptionist
Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Managed multi-line phone system to route calls efficiently.
- Greeted and assisted visitors, ensuring a welcoming environment.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated meeting room usage effectively.
- Maintained organized filing system for client records and documentation.
- Responded to inquiries promptly, providing accurate information to clients.
- Collaborated with team members to improve front desk processes and efficiency.
- Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
- Maintained organized and clean front office area to create professional and welcoming environment for visitors and employees.
- Delivered outstanding first impressions by warmly greeting visitors upon arrival at the front desk.
- Managed high-volume phone calls, directing inquiries to appropriate personnel for prompt resolution.
- Collected room deposits, fees, and payments.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and professional front desk services.
- Handled sensitive customer information with confidentiality, adhering to company privacy guidelines.
- Developed strong working relationships with team members, fostering a positive work environment.
- Expedited check-in and check-out procedures for guests, ensuring seamless experiences during their visits.
- Completed all tasks in compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Resolved customer issues quickly and notified supervisor immediately when problems escalated.
Sales Associate
BCLC
01.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted customers with product selection and inquiries to enhance shopping experience.
- Processed transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems to ensure accurate sales reporting.
- Maintained store presentation by organizing merchandise and ensuring cleanliness throughout the sales floor.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily sales goals and improve customer satisfaction ratings.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
Cashier Assistant
Blue Barn Pet And Hobby
12.2022 - 04.2023
- Met customer needs through polite, friendly and attentive service.
- Cleaned and sanitized cashier workstation and scanning area.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Trained new cashier team members in customer service and money handling processes.
- Worked with other associates to support cashiers and management needs.
- Removed trash, swept, and mopped floors for professional appearance.
- Cleaned, swept, mopped, and disinfected shop area to maintain customer safety and health.
- Addressed and resolved complaints quickly to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Retrieved items for customers and verified prices.
- Packed customer orders into boxes and bags, transferring to shopping cart.
- Replenished shelves regularly to meet customer demand and maximise sales.
- Helped clients transport large or bulky items into vehicles.
- Bagged items securely to minimize breakages and reduce losses.
- Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Worked with floor team and managers to meet wide range of customer needs.
- Set up new sales displays each week with fresh merchandise.
- Encouraged customers to make additional purchases by highlighting current deals and keeping lane well-stocked.
Overnight Stocker
Walmart
01.2014 - 07.2019
- Set new and maintain modulars, adhere to modular schedules and standards, communicating modular strategies with appropriate departments and assistant managers.
- Participate in zone defenses & provide a clean, stocked and well zoned store.
- Ensure safe work habits, follows proper lifting techniques, stacks merchandise in a safe stable manner and is knowledgeable about emergency and safety procedures.
- Safely operates pallet jack, follows riser and ladder safety procedures and is knowledgeable of lockout/tag out procedures.
- Ensures a clean work area through: disposing of trash/boxes quickly.
- Maintains operational and merchandise standards by: Recognizing and correcting merchandising opportunities on stack bases, 4-ways, and end caps.
- Processing and stocking freight to company standards.
- Demonstrates initiative and dependability by: Working well independently with little to no supervision, Excelling in a team environment and being flexible based on the freight flow and demand.
Chambermaid
Summit Catering Stewart
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Cleaned all aspects of rooms including; changing linens, sanitizing washrooms, vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, garbage removal.
- Performed laundry duties including; washing, drying, folding and stocking the linen room.
House sitter
Kitwanga
01.2008 - 01.2013
- Ensured residence is kept safe and clean.
- Cared for client's pets; including feeding and walking daily.
Babysitter
01.2003 - 01.2010
- Childcare for children of various ages, ensuring a safe environment.
- Put children to bed, bathing and feeding.
- Light janitorial duties; including doing the dishes & tidying.
Education
Dogwood Diploma - undefined
Gitksan
Hazelton, BC01.2014
Skills
- Safety Understanding
- Area and Facility Cleaning
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Willingness to Learn
- Following Instructions
- Team Member Motivation
- Customer Relations
- Sales Expertise
- Fast learner
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Friendly and professional
- Flexible schedule
- Customer service
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Front Desk Receptionist
Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham
08.2024 - 04.2025
Sales Associate
BCLC
01.2024 - 08.2024
Cashier Assistant
Blue Barn Pet And Hobby
12.2022 - 04.2023
Overnight Stocker
Walmart
01.2014 - 07.2019
Student Worker
Hazelton District Public Library
01.2013
Chambermaid
Summit Catering Stewart
01.2012 - 01.2013
Server/Dishwasher
Kitwanga Coffee Cup
01.2008
House sitter
Kitwanga
01.2008 - 01.2013
Babysitter
01.2003 - 01.2010
Dogwood Diploma - undefined
Gitksan
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