ASHLEY BLUME
**** ******* **** ****. ***. **** San Antonio, TX 78229 (H) 715-***-**** (C) 715-***-**** ***************@*****.***
Professional Summary
• Organized, independent worker with strong time-management skills.
• Patient and empathetic.
• Cashier with extensive background in conflict resolution and customer care.
• Friendly sales associate adept at working in diverse retail and customer service environments.
• Great at handling concerns and questions customers have.
• Able to use PowerPoint, excel, and Microsoft word
• Very trust worthy in handling money, keys, etc.
Skills
• Computer proficient
• Organizational skills
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Exceptional communication skills Excellent communication skills
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Quick learner Outstanding interpersonal skills
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Strategic sales knowledge PowerPoint knowledge
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Credit card processing Excel knowledge
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Trusted key holder Microsoft Office proficiency
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Creative problem solver Team leadership skills
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Friendly Verbal communication skills
Work History
Production Assistant07/2011 to 02/2012
RR Donnelley – De Pere, WI Team Leader: Dan DeBush Phone: 920-***-****
• Customer satisfaction is a top priority
• Trouble shoot strapper
• Break, strap, and pack quality forms that came off the multiprinter
• Quality check the forms
• Pay close attention to detail
• Communicate with other employees as well at customers
• Keep a tidy work station
• Stock work station
• Trained new employees
• Keep a positive attitude and be friendly to customers to keep them coming back
• Change ink cartages
• Hang, change, and splice paper rolls
• Change inks
• Clean inks
• Hook up hoses to the correct ink bins
• Clean press
• Know safety rules and regulations
• Fill inks
• Fill glue bins with correct glue
• Flow to work
C.O.R.E Production Assistant08/2009 to 07/2011
Staffmark (through RR Donnelley) – Green Bay, WI Team Leader: Jerry Cashmore Phone: 920-***-****
• Customer satisfaction is a top priority
• Trouble shoot strapper
• Break, strap, and pack quality forms that came off the multiprinter
• Quality check the forms
• Pay close attention to detail
• Communicate with other employees as well at customers
• Keep a tidy work station
• Stock work station
• Keep a positive attitude and be friendly to customers to keep them coming back
• Flow to work
Cashier/Stock/Greenhouse08/2008 to 06/2010
Steins Gardens and Gifts – Bellevue, WI Manager: Stan Phone: 920-***-****
• Checking out customers
• Scanned merchandise
• Handled cash, checks, and credit/debit cards
• Checked tills
• Answered phones and paged over intercom
• Greeted customers entering the store to ascertain what each customer wanted or needed.
• Answered an average of 5 calls per day by addressing customer inquiries, solving problems and providing new
product information.
• Described product to customers and accurately explained details and care of merchandise.
• Politely assisted customers in person and via telephone.
• Communicated with vendors regarding back order availability, future inventory and special orders.
• Provided an elevated customer experience to generate a loyal clientèle.
• Recommended, selected and helped locate and obtain out-of-stock product based on customer requests.
• Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and store promotions.
• Restocked inventory ever month and reviewed cash operation data to verify proper replenishment.
• Bagged, boxed or gift-wrapped sold merchandise per customer's request.
• Ensured superior customer experience by addressing customer concerns, demonstrating empathy and resolving
problems on the spot.
• Maintained cleanliness and presentation of stock room and production floor.
• Directed calls to appropriate individuals and departments.
• Recipient of multiple positive reviews acknowledging dedication to excellent customer service.
• Built long-term customer relationships and advised customers on purchases and promotions.
• Monitored cash drawers in multiple checkout stations to ensure adequate cash supply.
• Organized store merchandise racks by size, style and color to promote visually appealing environment.
• Routinely answered customer questions regarding merchandise and pricing.
• Designed displays to make the store experience interactive, engaging and reassuring.
• Asked open-ended questions to assess customer needs.
• Replenished supplies, bags and other materials at each cash wrap.
• Communicated all store initiatives and promotions to customers to generate return business.
• Set up and explained new membership contracts.
• Recommended alternative items if product was out of stock.
• Flowed to work
Education
High School Diploma: General Education2009Denmark High School - Denmark, WI
References Address Phone Company
Cole Wulterkens 2185 Dorothy Ln. Green Bay, WI 54304 920-***-**** RR Donnelley/Army Reserves
Jeffery LaCrosse 1926 N. Division St. Appleton, WI 54911 920-***-**** RR Donnelley
Michael Vakselis 5228 S. County Road T Denmark, WI 54208 920-***-**** RR Donnelley
Ericka Kirchner 421 Floral Dr. Green Bay, WI 54301 920-***-**** RR Donnelley