Amber Grifno
Weatherford
Summary
Former Homeschooling mother with a heart to serve others.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
2001
2001
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Homeschool Co-Op Teacher
Jenn Lehenbaugher/ Classical Conversations
Weatherford
09.2022 - 04.2025
- Facilitated engaging lessons in various subjects for diverse student groups.
- Developed curriculum materials aligning with Classical Conversations' educational philosophy.
- Implemented effective classroom management techniques to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with parents to support student learning and address concerns.
- Organized and led group activities that encouraged teamwork and critical thinking.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
Visual Merchandiser
Forever 21
The Woodlands
09.2011 - 07.2013
- Designed engaging visual displays to attract customer attention and enhance product appeal.
- Collaborated with store management to implement seasonal merchandising strategies effectively.
- Trained staff on presentation techniques and brand standards for optimal visual impact.
- Sourced props and materials for displays, aligning with brand image and marketing themes.
- Assisted in planning floor layouts to maximize product visibility and customer flow.
- Maintained inventory of display materials, ensuring timely replenishment for ongoing promotions.
- Organized store layout, fixtures and visual merchandising standards.
- Planned seasonal changes in store layouts, including decorations, props and other visuals.
- Executed merchandising and floor moves based on seasonal changes, business needs and trends.
- Created window and in-store displays to promote new product launches.
- Created presentation of merchandise to engage customers and help stimulate sales activity.
- Developed creative visual displays to showcase products and attract customers.
- Assessed inventory levels and restocked items as needed to maintain attractive displays.
- Taught sales staff to properly coordinate clothing racks and counter displays to maximize promotional effectiveness.
- Implemented corporate visual standards via planogram updates, emails and verbal feedback.
- Placed prices and descriptive signage to enhance displays and promote items.
- Maintained a high level of organization and cleanliness throughout the store.
Receptionist/Office Assistant Chiropractic Sales
B and D enterprises
Arlington
08.2004 - 05.2010
- Greeted visitors warmly and directed them to appropriate personnel.
- Managed multi-line phone system, handling calls efficiently and professionally.
- Maintained organized filing system for documents and correspondence.
- Processed incoming and outgoing mail, ensuring timely distribution.
- Assisted with office supply inventory, ordering items as needed.
- Provided general administrative support to enhance office efficiency.
- Answered incoming calls, took messages, and transferred calls to appropriate departments or personnel.
- Provided excellent customer service at all times while interacting with both internal and external customers.
- Performed data entry tasks into various computer systems accurately and promptly.
- Provided administrative support to staff members including typing letters, filing documents, and scanning and copying documents when necessary.
- Processed payments and updated accounts to reflect balance changes.
- Assisted with special projects assigned by management when required.
- Managed company database and ensured the accuracy of contact information.
Education
Arlington High School
Arlington, TXSkills
- Critical thinking
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Customer service
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Customer/Client relations
- Multitasking and prioritization
- Organization skills
Timeline
Homeschool Co-Op Teacher
Jenn Lehenbaugher/ Classical Conversations
09.2022 - 04.2025
Visual Merchandiser
Forever 21
09.2011 - 07.2013
Receptionist/Office Assistant Chiropractic Sales
B and D enterprises
08.2004 - 05.2010
Arlington High School
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