Reese Merritt
Louisa
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience at Chipotle, excelling in customer assistance and conflict resolution. Proven ability to train teams and enhance service quality. Skilled in cash register operations and adept at maintaining accurate records. Strong communicator with a commitment to safety, demonstrated through CPR and AED training as a former lifeguard.
Dependable team member trained in register operations and customer service. Contributes to smooth front-end operations and goes beyond requirements to handle customer needs. Reliable, team-oriented, and efficiently completes assignments.
Enthusiastic retail professional with hands-on experience in customer service, payment processing and sales. Strong communicator and team player, eager to learn new processes to support overall organizational success.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cashier
chipotle
Charlottesville
12.2024 - Current
- Answered phone calls to assist customers with questions and orders.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services.
- Scanned merchandise using point-of-sale system for accurate purchase totals.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally in accordance with company policy.
- Kept records of purchases; maintained orderly appearance of checkout area; restocked supplies as needed.
- Greeted customers promptly and responded to questions.
Lifeguard/Swim Instructor
Louisa County Aquatic Facility
Louisa
06.2023 - Current
- Inspected recreational areas to satisfy cleanliness guidelines and remove debris.
- Observed sections of assigned water zone of responsibility.
- Provided waivers and other safety documents for patrons to sign for legal guidelines.
- Logged chemical readings to keep pool water at safe levels and avoid potential illness among patrons.
- Responded quickly to medical emergencies in the pool area.
- Assisted with orientation sessions for new lifeguards in training.
Photographer
Louisa County Parks and Recreation
Louisa
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Saved and archived images and maintained master image library for future use.
- Ensure safety of people involved in photo sessions by following all applicable laws and regulations.
- Performed maintenance tasks to keep equipment working properly.
- Estimated or measured light levels, distances and numbers of exposures using measuring devices and formulas.
- Conducted photo shoots annually, including weddings, portraits, and commercial photography.
- Consult with clients to understand their needs and preferences for a photo shoot.
- Transferred photographs to computers for editing, archiving and electronic transmission.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA05-2029
High School Diploma -
Louisa County High School
Louisa, VA05-2025
Skills
- Research analysis
- Public speaking
- Customer assistance
- Conflict resolution
- Team collaboration
- Pool policies enforcement
- Chemical level testing
- Water rescue techniques
- CPR and AED training
- Swimming instruction
Certification
- Red cross Lifeguard and CPR Certification
- Dyslexia Awareness Certification
Accomplishments
- 2024 Policy Debate State Champion
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Cashier
chipotle
12.2024 - Current
Photographer
Louisa County Parks and Recreation
08.2024 - 05.2025
Lifeguard/Swim Instructor
Louisa County Aquatic Facility
06.2023 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Pennsylvania State University
High School Diploma -
Louisa County High School