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APSU GPA
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John Anthony Gary

Clarksville

Summary

Enthusiastic and customer-focused professional seeking the Product Demonstrator (Job 862) role. Skilled in engaging shoppers, showcasing products, and driving sales. Experienced cashier with a strong record of accuracy, speed, and friendly service in busy retail settings. Known for improving checkout efficiency and boosting customer satisfaction.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Cashier

Walmart
Dickson
10.2024 - 04.2025
  • Greeted 200+ customers daily with a friendly demeanor.
  • Promoted add-on items at checkout, contributing to a 5% increase in front-end sales.
  • Processed transactions efficiently, averaging 40/hour during peak.
  • Resolved price issues and consulted promotion guides.
  • Maintained an organized and well-stocked checkout lane.

Dairy Manager

Food Giant
Lexington
12.2022 - 10.2023
  • Supervised a team of 4-6 dairy clerks, assigning daily tasks and ensuring accurate execution of product displays and rotations.
  • Planned and executed promotional displays to boost dairy sales by 12% during peak seasons.
  • Scheduled and conducted live tasting events, engaging dozens of customers per shift.
  • Monitored inventory, rotated perishable items by date codes, and reordered stock to avoid outages.
  • Trained clerks in food-safety, merchandising, and customer interaction.

Cashier

Mini Pet Mart
Bend
02.2022 - 07.2022
  • Recommended pet food and treats during demos.
  • Demonstrated new pet-care gadgets to customers.
  • Handled end-of-day cash reconciliation with 100% accuracy.
  • Maintained organized checkout and stocked impulse items.

Front-End Assistant

Costco Wholesale
Bend
08.2021 - 02.2022
  • Set up seasonal and promotional displays at entrance.
  • Assisted with food-court demos and member inquiries.
  • Collaborated with vendors for sample events and restocking.
  • Ensured all merchandise was front-faced and priced.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts + Graphic Design

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN
08-2028

Tennessee State High-School Equivalency -

Lexington Adult Education Center
07-2023

Skills

  • Customer Engagement & Presentation
  • Graphic design
  • Transaction handling
  • Ordering and stocking
  • Merchandising & Visual Appeal
  • Sales & Upselling
  • Problem-Solving
  • Team Collaboration & Leadership
  • Physical Stamina & Dependability
  • Customer engagement

References

  • Sharon Conway, Store Manager, Food Giant, (731) 798-1498
  • Chris Fortune, District Supervisor, Food Giant, (731) 845-9524

APSU GPA

  • Maintained a 3.0+ GPA

Timeline

Cashier

Walmart
10.2024 - 04.2025

Dairy Manager

Food Giant
12.2022 - 10.2023

Cashier

Mini Pet Mart
02.2022 - 07.2022

Front-End Assistant

Costco Wholesale
08.2021 - 02.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts + Graphic Design

Austin Peay State University

Tennessee State High-School Equivalency -

Lexington Adult Education Center
John Anthony Gary