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Cashier
Shauna-leigh Kallis

Shauna-leigh Kallis

Cashier
Capetown

Summary

Accomplished Cattery Manager at Kommetjiekats with expertise in financial management and team leadership. Enhanced customer satisfaction and improved liquidity by optimizing cash flow. Proven track record in strategic planning and conflict resolution, achieving departmental goals and fostering a strong company culture. Reduced operational costs by 15% through process improvements.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages

Work History

Cattery Manager

Kommetjiekats
2010 - Current
  • Handled accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring timely payment processing and collection efforts.
  • Reconciled balance sheets and income statements each month.
  • Analyzed monthly balance sheets, income statements and cash flow information and wrote up reports.
  • Optimized cash flow management, leading to improved liquidity for the organization.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
  • Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance while investing in necessary resources for business growth.
  • Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
  • Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
  • Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
  • Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
  • Reduced operational costs through comprehensive process improvement initiatives and resource management.
  • Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels, and reducing waste.

Cashier

Kommetjie Shop
2008 - 2010
  • Managed inventory levels effectively, reducing stock shortages and minimizing wastage.
  • Enhanced shopping experience, provided product information and location assistance.
  • Set up new sales displays each week with fresh merchandise.
  • Conducted inventory counts by adding each item in stock and documenting in computer system.
  • Adapted quickly to new technologies implemented at POS systems, ensuring seamless transition periods for both staff and customers.
  • Promoted store promotions and incentive programs to increase overall sales revenue.
  • Streamlined checkout process for increased efficiency and reduced waiting times.
  • Contributed to significant decrease in queue times by streamlining checkout process.
  • Strengthened team morale and cooperation by assisting coworkers during peak hours.
  • Facilitated positive shopping experience, greeted customers warmly upon entry.
  • Contributed to clean and safe shopping environment, performed regular sanitation of checkout area.
  • Increased sales of promotional items by informing customers about current offers.
  • Responded promptly to requests for assistance, spills and customer inquiries.
  • Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
  • Encouraged customers to make additional purchases by highlighting current deals and keeping lane well-stocked.
  • Demonstrated product features, answered questions and redirected objections to highlight positive aspects.
  • Assisted customers with inquiries and provided exceptional service, resulting in positive feedback from shoppers.
  • Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
  • Handled multiple payment methods securely, minimizing discrepancies and potential losses.
  • Contributed to store success by maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the facility.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Resolved customer complaints professionally, leading to improved customer relations and loyalty.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate cash transactions.
  • Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • 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.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve sales targets and maintain a clean, well-stocked store environment.
  • Mentored new employees on cashier duties and best practices, improving overall staff performance.
  • Exceeded productivity goals through consistent attention to detail and organization during busy shifts.
  • Enhanced customer service experience by efficiently processing purchases and returns.
  • Ensured accuracy in financial transactions, reconciled cash with receipts daily.
  • Implemented loss prevention strategies, reducing instances of theft at checkout.

Cashier

Spar
2002 - 2008
  • Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
  • Adapted quickly to new technologies implemented at POS systems, ensuring seamless transition periods for both staff and customers.
  • Promoted store promotions and incentive programs to increase overall sales revenue.
  • Streamlined checkout process for increased efficiency and reduced waiting times.
  • Developed rapport and fostered brand loyalty by offering personalized service.
  • Contributed to significant decrease in queue times by streamlining checkout process.
  • Strengthened team morale and cooperation by assisting coworkers during peak hours.
  • Facilitated positive shopping experience, greeted customers warmly upon entry.
  • Contributed to clean and safe shopping environment, performed regular sanitation of checkout area.
  • Increased sales of promotional items by informing customers about current offers.
  • Responded promptly to requests for assistance, spills and customer inquiries.
  • Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
  • Encouraged customers to make additional purchases by highlighting current deals and keeping lane well-stocked.
  • Demonstrated product features, answered questions and redirected objections to highlight positive aspects.
  • Assisted customers with inquiries and provided exceptional service, resulting in positive feedback from shoppers.
  • Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
  • Handled multiple payment methods securely, minimizing discrepancies and potential losses.
  • Contributed to store success by maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the facility.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Resolved customer complaints professionally, leading to improved customer relations and loyalty.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate cash transactions.
  • Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • 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.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve sales targets and maintain a clean, well-stocked store environment.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Mentored new employees on cashier duties and best practices, improving overall staff performance.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures while processing transactions efficiently.
  • Exceeded productivity goals through consistent attention to detail and organization during busy shifts.
  • Enhanced customer service experience by efficiently processing purchases and returns.

Restaurant Waiter

Bosveld Restaurant
2002 - 2002
  • Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
  • Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas for optimal guest experience.

Cashier

Mr. Video
01.1998 - 01.2000
  • Assisted customers with inquiries and provided exceptional service, resulting in positive feedback from shoppers.
  • Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
  • Handled multiple payment methods securely, minimizing discrepancies and potential losses.
  • Contributed to store success by maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the facility.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Resolved customer complaints professionally, leading to improved customer relations and loyalty.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate cash transactions.
  • Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • 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.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.

Cashier

Ster-Kinekor
2000 - 2002
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve sales targets and maintain a clean, well-stocked store environment.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Mentored new employees on cashier duties and best practices, improving overall staff performance.
  • Provided backup support for other departments when needed, showcasing versatility within the retail environment.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures while processing transactions efficiently.
  • Exceeded productivity goals through consistent attention to detail and organization during busy shifts.
  • Enhanced customer service experience by efficiently processing purchases and returns.
  • Ensured accuracy in financial transactions, reconciled cash with receipts daily.
  • Implemented loss prevention strategies, reducing instances of theft at checkout.
  • Enhanced customer loyalty by participating in rewards program enrollment.
  • Fostered positive customer relations by resolving complaints and inquiries promptly.
  • Reduced processing errors by meticulously following transaction procedures.
  • Improved store atmosphere with thorough and prompt cleaning of checkout area.
  • Facilitated smoother checkout process, trained new employees on POS systems.
  • Managed cash drawer accurately, ensuring all transactions balanced at end of day.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store policies and procedures, ensuring compliance in all transactions.
  • Improved efficiency, organized checkout area for optimal workflow.
  • Boosted team efficiency, shared best practices in cash handling and customer interaction.
  • Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
  • Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
  • Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
  • Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
  • Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors, and resolving discrepancies.
  • Worked with floor team and managers to meet wide range of customer needs.
  • Processed refunds and exchanges in accordance with company policy.
  • Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.

Education

No Degree -

Strand High
Strand

Skills

Team leadership

Timeline

Cashier

Mr. Video
01.1998 - 01.2000

Cattery Manager

Kommetjiekats
2010 - Current

Cashier

Kommetjie Shop
2008 - 2010

Cashier

Spar
2002 - 2008

Restaurant Waiter

Bosveld Restaurant
2002 - 2002

Cashier

Ster-Kinekor
2000 - 2002

No Degree -

Strand High
Shauna-leigh KallisCashier