Rebecca Pareja
An artist pursuing a career in which she can use her artistic talents while
interacting with people.
Arlington, VA 22204
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WORK EXPERIENCE
Harris Teeter, Arlington, VA — Grocery Store Cashier NOVEMBER 2018 - OCTOBER 2023
● Delivered assistance and services by carrying packages exceeding 30 pounds, distributed paper and plastic bags, and secured customer purchases in vehicles with our drive-up and curbside options.
● Stayed current on available products, store promotions, and customer service policies to better serve shoppers.
● Assisted customers by showing or directing them to find a specific item.
● Monitored the self checkout machines and provided assistance or intervention when needed increasing the total revenue brought in during peak hours. Starbucks, Rosslyn, VA – Coffee Shop Barista
JUNE 2023 - MARCH 2025
● Warmly welcomed customers into the store offering a friendly and genuine environment for each person.
● Created and served hot and cold beverages, often customized to the customer's likings.
● Took customer orders and payments, with it being cash or card.
● Cleaned and sanitized counters, seating arrangements, equipment and tools in order to adhere to county and statewide food and beverage service requirements.
Michael’s, Alexandria, VA – Team Member/Cashier
OCTOBER 2023 - FEBRUARY 2024
● Greeted customers nicely and provide excellent customer service
● Assisted customers in finding the products they need, providing product knowledge when needed
● Maintained a neat and organized store environment
● Processed transactions accurately and efficiently using the point of sale system
● Stocked shelves with merchandise and ensure that all items are properly priced
● Received shipments and restock shelves as necessary
● Ensured that all safety protocols are followed
● Assisted other departments as needed
SKILLS
● Problem Solving
● Cash Handling
● Cleaning and Sanitizing
● Customer Service
● Basic Mathematics
● Creative
● Organized
● Prepared
AWARDS
N/A
LANGUAGES
● English
● Spanish
REFERENCES
Deirdre Magro, NOVA
Counselor, 703-***-****
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Claudia Reyes, 571-***-****
EDUCATION
Wakefield High School, Arlington, VA— High School Diploma SEPTEMBER 2013 - JUNE 2017
Attended high school and took two years of Childhood Development I/II. Completed Early Childhood Education I during the 2015 - 2016 school year. Completed Early Childhood Education II during the 2016 - 2017 school year. Program for Employment Preparedness, Arlington Career Center, Arlington, VA — High School Graduate
SEPTEMBER 2017 - JUNE 2020
PEP provides internship experiences and job skills training. Took one year of Digital Graphic Design and another year of Photography. Northern Virginia Community College, Alexandria, VA — Visual Arts
AUGUST 2020 - PRESENT
Pursuing a degree in Visual Arts AFA.
Arlington Community Learning Center, Arlington, VA — Non Degree
SEPTEMBER 2021 - APRIL 2022
Took a class of Microsoft Excel and also a class of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.