Sarah Roberts
812-***-**** **********@*****.***
Education:
Indiana University, Bloomington August 2013
School of Public and Environmental Affairs
Bachelor of Science in Public Affairs, GPA 3.6, Deans List
Major: Environmental Management
Study Abroad: London, England May-July 2011
• Gained valuable international experience living and traveling in Europe while studying communication and risk
management
Experience:
T.J. Maxx, Palatine, IL: Customer Experience Coordinator August 2013- Present
• Manage 3-12 cashiers at a time by delegating tasks and ensuring completion in a timely manner
• Clearly and effectively communicate goals, problems, and policies between upper management and cashiers
• Multi-task efficiently when dealing with phone calls, customer, and cashier needs
• Assist all customers with a friendly and helpful attitude to ensure a highly satisfied shopping experience
• Train and supervise new hires and ensure their understanding of all tasks and policies
• Sort and distribute all paychecks and mail to employees
The Copper Cup, Bloomington, IN: Barista August 2011-March 2013
• Engaged customers upon arrival and provided excellent customer service throughout their visit
• Memorized over 200 drink combinations quickly in order to speed up orders during rush hours
• Inventoried and ordered supplies on a regular basis to assure a satisfactory stock
• Communicated effectively with upper management and other employees to ensure that our performance was
continually exceeding the customer’s expectations
Greening Cream and Crimson, Bloomington, IN: Vice President September-October 2012
• Organized and managed a team of 30 students to increase recycling at IU football tailgates
• Supervised volunteers in collecting and sorting the recyclables, resulting in a 60% increase in the recycling rate
from the previous year
• Reduced litter and litter related accidents at the tailgates by 40%, creating a safer and cleaner environment for
students, alumni, and faculty
Green Acres Neighborhood Garden, Bloomington, IN: Garden Intern March-August 2012
• Supervised grant writing activity, ensuring timely submissions in order to obtain funding for the project
• Designed a vegetable garden layout for a non-profit organization to supply low income families with fresh fruits
and vegetables and then implemented the design using seeds donated from local businesses
• Independently organized the annual harvest party to reward and recognize volunteers’ hard work
• Organized a garden education workshop for kids in to engage them in gardening and healthy food choices
Belladonna, Newburgh, IN: Retail Buyer and Associate November 2006-August 2009
• Greeted and engaged customers, creating a friendly and comfortable atmosphere
• Sorted all mail and other confidential documents and delivered them immediately to their recipients
• Assisted the store owner in wholesale buying of women’s clothing by making suggestions based on knowledge of
customer preferences
• Developed strong work ethic as a high school student and learned professional skills in the retail business
Certifications & Skills:
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint
• Highly proficient with multi-line phone
• Proficient with spreadsheets and data entry
• Moderately proficient in reading, writing, and conversational French