Misty Hardesty
Angola
Summary
Dynamic sales professional with a proven track record at Walmart, excelling in customer service and inventory control. Leveraged teamwork and strategic planning to boost sales by 15%. Adept at building rapport and enhancing customer engagement, ensuring exceptional service and operational efficiency. Skilled in POS system operation and cash handling accuracy.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Walmart
Angola, IN
01.2026 - Current
- Assisted customers in product selection and provided knowledgeable recommendations.
- Maintained organized merchandise displays to enhance shopping experience.
- Processed transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve sales goals and improve store operations.
Sales Associate
Bealls Store
Angola, IN
10.2025 - 11.2025
- Assisted in managing inventory levels to support operational needs. Conducted regular stock checks to maintain accurate records. Collaborated with team members to streamline inventory processes.
- Executed accurate money handling procedures to ensure financial integrity.
- Managed inventory organization and shelf stocking to ensure product availability.
- Operated and maintained truck for efficient transportation of goods.
Front of House Manager
Buck Lake Bar and Grill
Angola, IN
08.2022 - 10.2025
- Managed dining room operations, ensuring excellent customer service and efficient table turnover.
- Trained and supervised front of house staff, fostering a collaborative team environment.
- Implemented inventory control procedures to minimize waste and optimize stock levels.
- Developed training materials for new hires, enhancing onboarding experience and staff retention.
Cashier Trainer
Angola Travel Store and Subway
Angola, IN
05.2021 - 10.2022
- Trained new cashiers on point-of-sale systems and customer service protocols.
- Developed training materials to enhance onboarding processes for cashiers.
- Monitored cashier performance, providing constructive feedback and support.
- Implemented best practices for cash handling and transaction accuracy.
Stock Room Associate
Indiana Marine Products
Angola, IN
12.2012 - 04.2017
- Oversaw inventory management processes, ensuring accuracy and organization of stock levels.
- Trained new associates on safety protocols and efficient stock handling techniques.
- Implemented improved storage solutions to maximize space utilization in stock room.
- Coordinated timely restocking of products based on sales forecasts and demand trends.
- Monitored product quality during receiving and storage phases, addressing discrepancies promptly.
- Streamlined order fulfillment process, reducing time from receipt to shipment of items.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance overall operational efficiency in warehouse functions.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing store needs or priorities, willingly taking on additional responsibilities as needed to support overall operations.
Education
Associate of Science - Paramedic
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN05.2009
Skills
- Customer service
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Problem-solving skills
- Listening skills
- Multi-tasking strength
- Problem-solving
- Excellent people skills
- Reliable and punctual
- Goal oriented
- Exceptional customer service
- Relationship building
- Outgoing personality
- Cash handling
- Money handling
- Flexible schedule
- Verbal/written communication
- Cash register operation
- Stocking and receiving
- Cash handling accuracy
- Client service
- Conflict resolution
- Store opening and closing
- Sales expertise
- Product sales
- Customer needs assessment
- Complex Problem-solving
- POS system operation
- Meeting deadlines
- Upselling
- Professional demeanor
- Retail store operations
- Guest relations
- Adapt to diverse groups
- Sales training
- Payment processing
- Strategic planning
- Inventory tracking
- Building rapport
- Inventory control
- Product recommendations
- Order processing
- Sales goals attainment
- Point of sale operation
- Product promotions
- Fraud detection
- Dispute mediation
- Customer engagement
Timeline
Sales Associate
Walmart
01.2026 - Current
Sales Associate
Bealls Store
10.2025 - 11.2025
Front of House Manager
Buck Lake Bar and Grill
08.2022 - 10.2025
Cashier Trainer
Angola Travel Store and Subway
05.2021 - 10.2022
Stock Room Associate
Indiana Marine Products
12.2012 - 04.2017
Associate of Science - Paramedic
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana