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Shirley Benitez

Carpinteria

Summary

Dedicated individual with strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to maintaining the flow of goods into and out of a business organization. Proactive and hardworking leader looking for a dynamic position in your company.

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Accounting clerk position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
04.2023 - Current
  • 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.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.

Compliance Associate

Coastal Blooms Nursery, LLC.
03.2022 - 12.2022
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of regulatory changes, informing management of any potential impacts on company operations.
  • Supported the development of a robust compliance program through regular monitoring and auditing activities.
  • Completed field checks to verify licenses and permits for various business.
  • Directed activities of workers searching records and provided technical guidance as necessary.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Cashier/Clerk

Padaro Beach Grill
04.2013 - 08.2022

Greeted customers entering the store and responded promptly to customer needs.

  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Assisted customers with returns, refunds, and resolving transaction issues.
  • Resolved customer complaints professionally, leading to improved customer relations and loyalty.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate cash transactions.
  • Contributed to store success by maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the facility.
  • Managed inventory levels effectively, reducing stock shortages and minimizing wastage.
  • Facilitated smoother checkout process, trained new employees on POS systems.
  • Assisted in inventory management, contributing to reduction in stock discrepancies.
  • Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
  • Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors, and resolving discrepancies.

Education

Associate of Science - Accounting

Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA
05-2026

Skills

  • Regulations
  • Materials updating
  • Teamwork
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking
  • Operational efficiency
  • Documentation skills
  • Data entry
  • Self motivation

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Sales Associate

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital
04.2023 - Current

Compliance Associate

Coastal Blooms Nursery, LLC.
03.2022 - 12.2022

Cashier/Clerk

Padaro Beach Grill
04.2013 - 08.2022

Associate of Science - Accounting

Santa Barbara City College
Shirley Benitez