Vera Lewis
Truro
Summary
Hardworking and dependable employee. Looking for a fun summer job and interacting with others! demonstrated prioritization, multitasking and planning abilities. Enthusiastic about using knowledge and skills to support operations and very good customer service
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Cosmetics Clerk
Lawtons Drugs
Truro
01.2025 - Current
- Answered phones in a professional manner while providing great customer service.
- Processed customer payments accurately and efficiently.
- Helped customers with inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
- Collaborated with co workers to complete tasks efficiently and meet deadlines.
- Processed payments, refunds, and exchanges accurately and efficiently.
- Entered data into computer systems accurately and efficiently.
- Communicated with customers and employees to answer questions or explain information.
- Delivered high-quality customer service through deep commitment to knowledge.
Babysitter
Family, Friends, Neighbors
Truro
01.2023 - Current
- Teaching good manners by setting clear expectations for behavior in a lot of settings.
- Encouraging healthy physical activity by taking walks together or playing games outside.
- Developing creative ways to encourage learning through everyday experiences.
- Helping older children with homework assignments as directed by parents.
- Assisting with meals, snacks, and bedtime routines for the children.
- Establishing trust through consistent communication with both parents and kids.
- Maintaining a positive attitude while being patient and understanding with the children.
- Completing light housekeeping tasks such as tidying up toys and books.
Barista
Noveltea Cafe
Truro
02.2024 - 12.2024
- Maintained a clean work space by wiping down counters, washing dishes, and cleaning floors.
- Created displays for advertising special events or promotions at the cafe.
- Operated cash registers for customer payments.
- Organized workstations well so that tasks could be completed quickly during most busy hours.
- Provided great customer service by responding to customers needs quickly and professionally.
- Greeted customers and took orders for coffee drinks, food items, and other beverages.
- Followed safety instructions while using machinery such as grinders and espresso machines.
Cashier
Noveltea Bookstore
Truro
02.2024 - 12.2024
- Kept records of purchases and maintained a good appearance of checkout area
- restocked supplies as needed.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Did price checks for special orders or discounts as requested by customers.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding store policies
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
Education
Cobequid Educational Center
Truro, Nova ScotiaSkills
- Customer service
- Cash handling
- Inventory management
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Customer satisfaction
Languages
English
First Language
French
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Timeline
Cosmetics Clerk
Lawtons Drugs
01.2025 - Current
Barista
Noveltea Cafe
02.2024 - 12.2024
Cashier
Noveltea Bookstore
02.2024 - 12.2024
Babysitter
Family, Friends, Neighbors
01.2023 - Current
Cobequid Educational Center