Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Interests
Timeline
JEA excellent award for student life caption writing
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Cameron Thompson

Avon

Summary

A Ball State student who has experience in both media related classes though his high school tv and newspaper classes and Ball State's own radio station. They also have a good track record of customer service that provides a positive experience for customer that elevates the company's profile.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

Kohls Department Store
10.2023 - 08.2024
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards.
  • Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
  • Worked to meet or exceed special targets for credit card applications, special donations and specific product promotions.

Sales Associate

Party City
11.2022 - 05.2023
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Created inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.
  • Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.

Fast Food Cashier

Taco Bell
10.2022 - 11.2022
  • Provided customers with information on specials and discount deals.
  • Made change and issued receipts or tickets to customers for each transaction.
  • Accurately handled cash register transactions while providing excellent customer service.
  • Properly maintained and operated cash register and POS system to swiftly process payments.
  • Provided beverage cups and condiments to increase customer convenience
  • Completed order entries and verified correctness with customers to reduce post-order errors.
  • Utilised proper PPE and followed food-preparation safety and sanitation guidelines to reduce risks.
  • Demonstrated excellent multitasking skills, balancing customer orders and requests to maintain satisfaction.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Journalism

Ball State University
Muncie, IN
05-2028

General Studies

Avon High School
Avon, IN
05-2024

Skills

  • knows how to use both audio and video recording devices efficiently
  • knows how to use design tools such as indesign and adobe photoshop
  • knows how to handle situations under a lot of stress
  • Good at meeting customers needs both efficiently and in a nice and quick manor
  • good at keeping myself and others on track to meet our goals
  • a team player that listens to every voice

Accomplishments

Collaborated with team of other students in the development of my high school's yearbook for 2022, 2023, and 2024


Collaborated with a team of other students to produce and write for my high schools student broadcast news along with newspaper



Interests

  • Video Gaming
  • Music and technology used to make it
  • history
  • cooking
  • walking and hiking

Timeline

Sales Associate

Kohls Department Store
10.2023 - 08.2024

Sales Associate

Party City
11.2022 - 05.2023

Fast Food Cashier

Taco Bell
10.2022 - 11.2022

Bachelor of Science - Journalism

Ball State University

General Studies

Avon High School

JEA excellent award for student life caption writing

I won the award in the 2023 JEA convention and competition in Boston for my caption writing when it came to student life spreads.

Cameron Thompson