Candice Hampton
Brooksville
Summary
Customer-focused retail professional with expertise in cashiering and service delivery. Proven ability to create positive shopping experiences and efficiently handle cash transactions in fast-paced environments. Strong communicator and reliable team player dedicated to maintaining an organized and welcoming atmosphere while enhancing store success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Personal Caregiver
Right at Home
Starkville
01.2025 - 01.2026
- • Assisted clients with activities of daily living while promoting dignity and independence.• Provided companionship and emotional support.• Assisted with meal preparation, mobility, personal hygiene, and medication reminders.• Monitored clients’ well-being and reported concerns promptly.• Maintained accurate documentation and a safe, clean environment.• Provided clients with safe transportation to and from doctor visits and every day activities while also running errands for their everyday wants and needs.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment in clients' homes.
- Assisted with meal preparation and ensured proper nutrition for clients.
- Documented daily care activities and changes in client conditions accurately.
- Collaborated with family members to discuss care plans and preferences.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing bed linens, washing dishes, vacuuming floors.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
Cashier
Sprint Mart
Columbus
01.2022 - 01.2022
- Operated cash register and processed customer transactions efficiently.
- Handled cash, credit, and debit transactions with accuracy and care.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
- Assisted customers with inquiries and provided product information promptly.
- Educated customers on promotions and loyalty programs to encourage participation.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of checkout area and product displays.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally to enhance their shopping experience.
- Balanced daily transactions on a computerized point-of-sale system.
- Followed company security procedures for handling large sums of money.
- Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
- Directed trash removal and sanitation procedures to keep aisles and register area organized.
Cashier/Key Holder
Dollar General
Shuqualak
04.2020 - 04.2021
- Processed customer transactions accurately and efficiently at high-volume retail store.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Handled cash, credit, and debit transactions using point-of-sale systems.
- Maintained clean and organized checkout area to enhance customer experience.
- Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and provided excellent service.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally to maintain positive shopping atmosphere.
- Processed customer payments quickly and returned exact change and receipts.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Boosted customer satisfaction levels by going extra mile to personalize service for each customer.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain store operations during busy periods.
- Restocked merchandise on shelves to ensure product availability for customers.
- Adhered to social distancing protocols and wore mask or face shield.
- Opened and closed the store according to company procedures.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
- Checked personal identifications during alcohol and tobacco sales.
- Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
Education
Associate of Arts - Psychology
East Mississippi Community College
Mayhew, MS 08.2020 - 12.2024
Noxubee County High School
Macon, MSBusiness Fundamentals - Future Business Leaders of America
Noxubee County Career And Technical Center
Macon, MS 08.2019 - 05.2020
Some College (No Degree) - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Itawamba Community College
Fulton, MS 05.2026 -
Skills
- Client assessment
- Medication management
- Nutrition planning
- Mobility assistance
- Patient care
- Safety monitoring
- Behavioral management
- Progress documentation
- First aid training
- Disability support
- Client companionship
- Emotional support
- Social interaction
- Customer service
- Customer assistance
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Active listening
- Interpersonal communication
- Organizational skills
- Detail orientation
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Staff training
- Dependability and reliability
- Clear communication
- Sales expertise
- Point-of-sale system operation
- Checkout monitoring
- Drawer balancing
- Cash management
- Refunds and exchanges
- Returns processing
- Basic math
- Complaint resolution
- Basic math
- Progress documentation
Timeline
Some College (No Degree) - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Itawamba Community College
05.2026 -
Personal Caregiver
Right at Home
01.2025 - 01.2026
Cashier
Sprint Mart
01.2022 - 01.2022
Associate of Arts - Psychology
East Mississippi Community College
08.2020 - 12.2024
Cashier/Key Holder
Dollar General
04.2020 - 04.2021
Business Fundamentals - Future Business Leaders of America
Noxubee County Career And Technical Center
08.2019 - 05.2020
Noxubee County High School