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Ally Sessums

Ridgeland,MS

Summary

Organized professional with superior work ethic and team player attitude. Exceptional quality control and inspection abilities. Commended for honesty, hard work and positive attitude. 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. Kind and knowledgeable Childcare Provider well-versed in maintaining safe and nurturing environments for children. Comfortable caring for individuals of varying ages. Excellent communicator with good organizational, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Gift Wrapper

Kinkades Fine Clothing
Ridgeland, MS
12.2023 - Current
  • Greeted customers and assisted with gift wrapping selection decisions.
  • Provided customers with product knowledge to help them choose the best items for their needs.
  • Cut, folded, and taped wrapping paper to create unique gift packages.
  • Tied bows, ribbons, and other decorations onto gifts for added flair.
  • Inspected wrapped gifts for neatness before presenting them to customers.
  • Stocked shelves with various types of wrapping paper, ribbons, bows, and tissue papers.
  • Suggested additional items such as cards or tags to enhance customer's purchases.
  • Trained new employees in proper gift-wrapping techniques as well as store policies and procedures.
  • Maintained cleanliness of work area by sweeping floors and wiping down counters.
  • Communicated regularly with managers regarding inventory levels and replenishment needs.
  • Resolved customer issues quickly and professionally when necessary.
  • Restocked supplies such as tissues, bags, ribbons, when needed.
  • Determined correct sizes of wrapping paper needed for boxes to avoid waste.

Child Caregiver

McKinnon Family
Jackson, MS
05.2018 - Current
  • Organized age-appropriate activities such as arts and crafts, games and educational lessons.
  • Supervised meal times to ensure proper nutrition and hydration.
  • Assisted with the development of motor skills by playing outdoor sports and physical activities.
  • Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and preferences.
  • Ensured that toys, furniture and equipment are clean and sanitized regularly.
  • Promoted healthy habits such as hand washing, social distancing.
  • Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
  • Communicated with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors.
  • Balanced schedules to promote optimal rest, play and educational periods.
  • Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
  • Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
  • Assisted children in development of social, communication and problem-solving skills.

Medical Sales Fitter

ZimVie
Nashville, TN
05.2024 - 07.2024
  • Assessed client needs and sold appropriate products.
  • Met with patients at their homes and fitted them for their bone stimulator.
  • Set up times to meet with patients.
  • Educated patients on the benefits of the product, as well as explained the importance of using the product.
  • Presented clinical data regarding products to customers to secure sales orders.
  • Analyzed current customer needs and developed strategies to meet those needs.
  • Developed effective sales presentations tailored to the specific needs of each customer.
  • Provided customers with exceptional research and clinical trial data to support product effectiveness and safety.

Store Clerk

Elizabeth Clair's
Jackson, MS
06.2022 - 07.2023
  • Organized store shelves according to product type and size.
  • Inventoried merchandise on a regular basis to ensure accuracy of stock levels.
  • Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers, responding to questions, and offering assistance with locating items.
  • Processed customer payments accurately and efficiently.
  • Stocked shelves with incoming shipments of products from vendors or suppliers.
  • Conducted daily audits of the sales floor and backroom areas for cleanliness and organization.
  • Verified that all pricing was accurate before putting items out for sale.
  • Operated cash register in accordance with company policies and procedures.
  • Completed weekly tasks such as cleaning counters and floors, dusting shelves, stocking shelves with new merchandise.
  • Inspected deliveries, replenished shelves and stored excess products to keep on top of stock management tasks.
  • Tracked inventory and conducted cycle counts to maintain accurate records.
  • Stored items in orderly and accessible manner in warehouse tool rooms, supply rooms, or other areas.
  • Monitored product inventory levels to support completion of order requests and audits.
  • Prioritized and resolved concerns such as pricing problems, damaged products and special order requests.
  • Assisted coworkers with special projects to learn new tasks while gaining additional responsibilities.
  • Welcomed customers, offering assistance to help find store items.
  • Maintained clean and orderly checkout areas by sanitizing register belts, emptying trash cans and organizing candy racks.

Employee

Little Footprints Daycare
Madison, MS
05.2022 - 07.2022
  • Developed and implemented age-appropriate activities to encourage children's physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development.
  • Provided a safe environment for children by ensuring that all safety regulations were followed.
  • Maintained records of each child's daily attendance and activities.
  • Assisted in preparing nutritious meals according to established guidelines.
  • Encouraged positive interactions between children through games, music, stories, outdoor playtime.
  • Instructed children on personal hygiene habits such as hand washing after using the restroom or before meals.

Social Media Manager

Fierce Nutrition
Jackson, MS
02.2019 - 05.2020
  • Check all of the social media platforms and post daily on new deals and brands
  • Organize different events to promote business
  • Lead analyst managing the fund's for company, while navigating inventory
  • Developed and implemented successful social media campaigns to support company objectives.
  • Created engaging content for multiple social media platforms, such as Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
  • Managed the daily operations of all assigned social media accounts.
  • Monitored customer comments on various social media channels and responded in a timely manner.
  • Assisted in developing strategies for increasing followership and engagement rates.

Education

Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics - Child Nutrition

The University of Mississippi
Oxford, Mississippi
05.2025

Skills

  • Social Media Managing
  • Knowledge of sponsored nutritional programs
  • Inventory Control
  • Leadership
  • Storage Organization
  • Stock Replenishment
  • Cash Register Operation
  • Merchandise Restocking
  • Merchandise Display
  • Team Management
  • Customer Service
  • Cooking Instruction
  • Ingredient Preparation
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Creative Thinking
  • Team Leadership
  • Problem-Solving
  • Feedback Acceptance
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Organizational Skills
  • Supervision and Leadership
  • Recruitment and Hiring
  • Schedule Development
  • Training and Mentoring
  • Relationship Building
  • Presenting Service Options
  • Onsite Evaluations
  • Customer Communication
  • Sales Presentations

Certification

  • CPR Certification

Timeline

Medical Sales Fitter

ZimVie
05.2024 - 07.2024

Gift Wrapper

Kinkades Fine Clothing
12.2023 - Current

Store Clerk

Elizabeth Clair's
06.2022 - 07.2023

Employee

Little Footprints Daycare
05.2022 - 07.2022

Social Media Manager

Fierce Nutrition
02.2019 - 05.2020

Child Caregiver

McKinnon Family
05.2018 - Current

Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics - Child Nutrition

The University of Mississippi

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