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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Zamira Barraza

Santa Maria

Summary

Dedicated employee with strengths in customer service, sales and promotion strategies. Successful in teaching junior employees how to maximize performance.

Motivated customer service and sales professional seeking increasing responsibility in retail environment. Remarkable leading new employees and maximize team performance. Skilled Head Cashier specializing in sales, service, and team leadership.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
2024
2024
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Cashier

Mariscos EL Picosito
Santa Maria
05.2025 - Current
  • Operated point-of-sale system for transaction processing and inventory tracking.
  • Handled cash, credit, and debit transactions while ensuring proper cash drawer management.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline order processing during peak hours.

Cashier

Mercado y Carniceria La Mia
Santa Maria
09.2023 - 06.2024
  • Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
  • Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
  • Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
  • Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
  • Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
  • Followed company security procedures for handling large sums of money.
  • Processed credit card, cash, and check payments, ensuring all transactions were accurate.

Cashier

La Picosita Mexican Restaurant
Santa Maria
04.2021 - 10.2023
  • Processed customer transactions accurately and efficiently at a busy Mexican restaurant.
  • Maintained clean and organized cashier station throughout shifts for optimal operation.
  • Assisted customers in menu selection and provided information about daily specials.
  • Handled cash, credit, and debit transactions while ensuring proper cash drawer management.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline order processing during peak hours.
  • Addressed customer inquiries and resolved issues to enhance dining experience.
  • Trained new cashiers on procedures, systems, and customer service best practices.
  • Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.

Education

Pioneer Valley High School
Santa Maria, CA

Skills

  • Cash register operation
  • Payment processing
  • Customer assistance
  • Transaction accuracy
  • Team collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Empathy and patience
  • Cash handling and management
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Credit card processing
  • Clear communication
  • Customer service

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Cashier

Mariscos EL Picosito
05.2025 - Current

Cashier

Mercado y Carniceria La Mia
09.2023 - 06.2024

Cashier

La Picosita Mexican Restaurant
04.2021 - 10.2023

Pioneer Valley High School
Zamira Barraza