Versatile, customer-focused Sales Associate with extensive experience in retail environments. Demonstrates strong organizational and time management skills. Consistently welcomes and interacts with customers and provides in-depth product knowledge.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook
Wholesome harvest
Frostburg
06.2025 - 09.2025
Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
Adjusted seasonings of dishes during cooking process in order to enhance flavors.
Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
Tasted all prepared dishes in order to check flavorings, texture and presentation prior to serving them to customers.
Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
Cashier
Wholesome Harvest Bakery
Frostburg
06.2022 - 09.2025
Answered customer inquiries regarding store policies and procedures.
Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
Assisted customers over the phone regarding store operations, product information and order placement.
Balanced daily transactions on a computerized point-of-sale system.
Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
Baker
Wholesome Harvest Bakery
Frostburg
06.2022 - 09.2025
Measured out ingredients accurately to ensure consistent product quality.
Monitored temperature of ovens and adjusted accordingly to maintain consistency in baking times.
Checked baked goods periodically during baking process to ensure desired results were achieved.
Cleaned work areas, utensils, equipment and surfaces between batches of products.
Packaged finished products into boxes or containers for delivery or sale in store.
Followed food safety guidelines while preparing all food items.
Stocked shelves with freshly-baked goods throughout the day as needed.
Prepared dough for a variety of bakery items such as breads, pastries, pies, cakes and cookies.
Cook
Firemans tavern
Midland
09.2022 - 01.2023
Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
Bartender
Firemans Tavern
Midland
09.2022 - 01.2023
Processed payments accurately and efficiently with POS system.
Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
Checked identification cards for proof of age prior to serving alcohol beverages.
Managed cash drawer at the end of each shift ensuring accuracy of funds received.
Displayed and retained extensive knowledge of liquors, wines and entrees.
Maintained knowledge of bar and menu options to prepare drinks and make food recommendations.
Sales Associate
Sears
Cumberland
12.2018 - 03.2020
Restocked shelves as needed to ensure sufficient inventory levels.
Processed credit card transactions quickly and securely.
Attended weekly team meetings to review performance goals and objectives.
Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
Processed transactions using a point-of-sale system.
Maintained cleanliness of store environment including floors, windows, displays.
Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
Processed returns, exchanges, and refunds in accordance with company policies.
Organized stockroom shelves according to size, color or style.
Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.