Bronx, NY, ***** 240-***-**** ***********@*****.***
JALEESA KNIGHT
Professional Summary
A Hardworking individual accompanied with 8 years of Customer Care Service which includes
experience in the Fast Food and Retail industry; strong organizational abilities with exceptional
communication skills; Proficient in general math and comprehension, problem solving, interpersonal
skills and building morale and positive relationships with new and existing customers; passionately
driven to improve the overall efficiency in a company’s performance by creating and nurturing an
environment of teamwork through example; enthusiastic, outgoing, fashion-savvy, willing and quick to
learn.
Accomplishments:
• Provided excellent customer service, improving customer retention resulting in an increase of
business during slow periods. Demonstrated integrity and honesty while interacting with
customers and addressing customer questions, comments or complaints.
• Operated proficiently in multi-tasked responsibilities such as taking customer orders, assisting
in assembling orders, cashier operator; serving drive-through or over the counter purchases.
Arranged orientations for new crew members. Set up and trained new crew members on
operating cooking equipment, beverage and frozen dispensing machines, maintaining
inventory, restaurant cleanliness in food service areas sanitation and health regulations.
• Achieved company expectations of successfully portraying the company’s image, from a
great smile to following through with great service; working in an accurate and time-efficient
manner in every aspect of crew member responsibilities. Distinguished as a seasoned
employee in the food service industry by co-workers and management.
• Exhibited excellent skills in the position of retail sales associate especially in managing
inventory on the store floor, moving merchandise, merchandise arrangement and keeping on
top of price tags, size tags, sales stickers, etc.
• Demonstrated confidence in merchandise knowledge and persuasive skill set to successfully
convince customer to purchase merchandise.
• Credited for maintaining a neat and tidy area by consistently reorganizing, refolding and
replenishing merchandise and keeping track of promotional material and displays.
Professional Skills
Knowledge of government health Knowledge of food handling and sanitation
regulations and food safety requirements guidelines
Work comfortably with people from diverse Possess good organizational skills and
backgrounds complete paperwork in a timely manner
Professional Experience
Customer Service
Responsible for acting as a liaison between the customer and the company; assisting with
complaints, purchases, orders, errors, account questions, cancelations and other queries. Administer
exceptional customer service by being courteous, professional and providing prompt service from a
bright smile upon arrival to a polite thank you upon departure. Made customers feel appreciated for
their business; always putting forth an outgoing, happy and people person personality. Targeted
customers who appeared confused, lost or undecided with the intent to find out how they can be
assisted. Studied store inventory and product specifications, to persuade the customer to increase
store purchases. Help customer when leaving the store to feel satisfied, accomplished and with the
desire to return.
Bronx, NY, 10456 240-***-**** ***********@*****.***
Sales Associate
Welcomed customers into the store and helped them locate items, keeping them informed of
upcoming sale events and promotions; stocked and replenished merchandise according to store
layout. Cleaned and organized assigned departments, including checkout desk and store displays.
Completed all point of sale opening and closing procedures, including cash register accountability.
Implemented a team work mindset and assisted team members when necessary.
Barista
Welcomed customers into a friendly, warm, outgoing, energetic fun atmosphere; served hot or cold
beverages. Cleaned service and seating areas; checked temperatures of freezers, refrigerators and
heating equipment to ensure proper functioning. Describe menu items to customers and suggested
products that might appeal to customer; maintained supplies inventory and kept areas stocked.
Consistently demonstrated a calm demeanor during periods of high volume and unusual events; kept
store operating smoothly, setting a positive example for the shift team. Obtained customer payment
promptly and disbursed change accurately.
Work History
Crew Member Burger King Frederick, MD 2014-2014
Sales Associate Boscov’s Frederick, MD 2013-2014
Crew Trainer/Member McDonald’s Frederick, MD 2012-2013
Barista Cosi New York, NY 2007-2008
Education
Herbert H. Lehman High School Bronx, NY 2003-2007