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Karolina Magdalena Meres

Chicago

Summary

With a strong background in customer service, I have honed my organization, leadership, and communication skills through previous work experiences. I possess a deep understanding of the responsibilities associated with working in a dynamic work environment catering to different personalities and excel at clear and concise communication with co-workers, supervisors, and customers. My attention to detail ensures cleanliness and organization. I am driven by the desire to make a positive impact with kindness and strive to do so in all endeavors. With proven abilities, I am confident in consistently meeting or exceeding expectations, ready to grow into a position of leadership.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Budtender

4front Ventures
09.2024 - Current
  • Checked guests' photo identification for validity and age requirements
  • Promoted a welcoming atmosphere by greeting each customer warmly upon arrival, fostering an inclusive environment that encouraged return visits
  • Answered questions about medicinal and recreational uses and effects to highlight qualities of different strains as well as providing informational resources regarding promotions and sales
  • Restocked products efficiently, labeling items, and arranging according to size and color to ensure accurate stock levels and timely reordering of popular products to prevent shortages
  • Processed cash, credit and touchless transactions to fulfill customer orders

Barista

Starbucks
05.2023 - 09.2024
  • Created hand-crafted beverages to a strict set of standards while using food safety procedures to maintain quality and customer satisfaction
  • Executed closing duties including but not limited to washing dishes, mopping, taking trash out, counting tips, restocking, recording inventory
  • Managed a fast paced environment where it was necessary to multitask between taking customer orders and carrying them out

Sales Associate

Ross Dress for Less
05.2021 - 09.2021
  • Prepared merchandise such as clothes, home goods, and food for the sales floor by pricing, tagging, and transferring it from the backroom to the sales floor
  • Assisted customers with completing purchases, locating items, and joining rewards programs while addressing any questions or concerns to promote loyalty, satisfaction, and sales numbers
  • Checked customers into fitting rooms while managing to organize nearby aisles and put items left on the return rack back to designated areas
  • Participated in repricing items via barcode scanner and provided feedback to management on inventory losses, scanning errors, and general issues

Sales Associate

Five Below
09.2020 - 05.2021
  • Kept designated areas on the sales floor clean and organized as well as recovered any misplaced items
  • Assisted customers throughout the self-checkout process while addressing any questions or concerns about items, returns, and policies
  • Processed merchandise from truck shipments to the sales floor by unloading the boxes, distributing the items to their respective aisles, pricing the items, and stocking shelves
  • Performed general cleaning duties such as sweeping, mopping, and taking out the trash, all while collaborating with other team members to promote thoroughness and efficiency

Education

Northeastern Illinois University -

Northeastern Illinois University
05.2021

High School Diploma -

Roald Amundsen High School
06.2020

Skills

  • Proficient in Customer Relations
  • Strong Verbal and Written Communication
  • Inventory Restocking
  • Clarity and Concision
  • Time Management
  • Multitasking
  • Cash Handling
  • Reliability
  • Meticulous Attention To Detail
  • Innovative Mindset
  • POS (point of sales) systems

Certification

Microblading Artist, Esthetic World Beauty, 12/2022

Timeline

Budtender

4front Ventures
09.2024 - Current

Barista

Starbucks
05.2023 - 09.2024

Sales Associate

Ross Dress for Less
05.2021 - 09.2021

Sales Associate

Five Below
09.2020 - 05.2021

High School Diploma -

Roald Amundsen High School

Northeastern Illinois University -

Northeastern Illinois University
Karolina Magdalena Meres