Aja Walker
Office Administration
North Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. My focus will be to execute directives or other duties with integrity, empathy, and reliability. Leadership skills and work ethic are demonstrated through multiple promotions and a dedication to academic excellence.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Career Sabbatical Family Caregiver
Father
North Las Vegas, NV
2011.06 - 2020.01
- Provided loving and compassionate care after health crisis which included right side body paralysis
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping as well as other household management duties including budgeting and bill paying.
- Supported my father with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Facilitated or provided transportation to doctor's appointments, grocery stores, salons and barbershops.
Sales Associate
Pearl Factory
Las Vegas, NV
2010.12 - 2012.09
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Implemented up-selling strategies such as recommending accessories and complementary purchases to boost revenue.
- Utilized the point of sale system with integrity and accuracy.
- Performed monthly run-through of merchandise for high value, high volume inventory.
- Processed product returns and assisted customers with other selections.
Assistant Office Manager
Kids Campus Learning Center LLC
North Las Vegas, NV
2001.05 - 2008.03
- Began employment as a Pre-Kindergarten teacher and tasked with assisting in the formulation of lesson plans, meal service, child safety, and effective parent-teacher relations.
- Promoted to Curriculum Coordinator (2004) which included all of the teacher duties and overseeing the implementation of a new curriculum in four classrooms.
- Promoted to Assistant Office Manager (2006) and maintained the Curriculum Coordinator duties.
- Acted as point of contact for vendor collaboration for contracted services.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
- Protected staff and customers and minimized legal issues by quickly resolving safety issues.
- Maintained CPR and First Aid certifications
- Completed 15 hours of early childhood training every year of employment.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management
College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NV 2014.01 - 2017.12
Bachelor of Applied Science - Management
Nevada State College At Henderson
Henderson, NV 2018.01 - 2021.12
Skills
Verbal and written communication skills
Flexible schedule and availability
Business administration
Operations management
Microsoft Office Suite
Time Management
Liability Avoidance
Customer Service
Budgeting
Problem Solving
Certification
IC3 Digital Literacy Certification
Interests
Teaching my family hula and the Native Hawaiian language. Reading and singing karaoke are ways I reduce stress and prioritize self-care.
Timeline
Bachelor of Applied Science - Management
Nevada State College At Henderson
2018.01 - 2021.12
IC3 Digital Literacy Certification
2016-12
Associate of Applied Science - Business Management
College of Southern Nevada
2014.01 - 2017.12
Career Sabbatical Family Caregiver
Father
2011.06 - 2020.01
Sales Associate
Pearl Factory
2010.12 - 2012.09
Assistant Office Manager
Kids Campus Learning Center LLC
2001.05 - 2008.03