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Sarah Gaylord

Queen Creek,AZ

Summary

Dynamic professional with over 30 years of diverse experience at Bashas', excelling in roles such as Buyer's Assistant, Frontend Manager/Bookkeeper, and Cashier. Expertise in Microsoft Office enhances a strong foundation in administrative functions and office management, fostering efficiency and productivity. Recognized for reliability and adaptability in fast-paced environments, along with exceptional organizational skills and a collaborative mindset that drive seamless team operations and successful goal attainment. Detail-oriented and self-motivated, thriving both independently and within team settings to deliver outstanding results.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Assistant to HBC Category Manager

Bashas' Markets
03.2012 - 04.2019
  • Tracking stores sales and warehouse inventory to determine product movement.
  • Communicate daily with Vendors and stores to ensure execution of programs and new item rollouts.
  • Assist Category Manager with new items selection, based on product attributes and need of the category.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
  • Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.

Bookkeeper/Frontend Manager

Bashas' Markets
01.2000 - 03.2012
  • Developed excellent customer service and communication skills.
  • Learned to work accurately under a time constraint.
  • Managed store's frontend staff, trained employees on proper procedures and developed leadership skills.
  • Managed daily inventory needs of the stores' front office, monies and supplies.
  • Experience in all areas of the store, Grocery, Produce, Meat, etc.
  • Ability to dissect a problem, find the pertinent information and develop a solution.

Cashier/Clerk

Bashas' Markets
11.1985 - 01.2000
  • Gained product knowledge through the stocking and selling of goods.
  • Built impactful displays to generate sales.
  • Developed my team work skills.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.

Education

High School Diploma -

Corona Del Sol
Tempe, AZ
05.1985

Skills

  • Customer and client relations
  • Effective communication skills
  • Detail-oriented data management
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Office administration
  • Administrative support
  • Effective time management
  • Document management

Timeline

Administrative Assistant to HBC Category Manager

Bashas' Markets
03.2012 - 04.2019

Bookkeeper/Frontend Manager

Bashas' Markets
01.2000 - 03.2012

Cashier/Clerk

Bashas' Markets
11.1985 - 01.2000

High School Diploma -

Corona Del Sol
Sarah Gaylord