Caitlin Godsey
Frankfort,IL
Summary
To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Results-driven student/small business owner with forward-thinking approach centered on company success and competitive growth. Demonstrated record of success in building successful teams and managing profitable operations. Energetic Small Business Owner with excellent business acumen, creativity and leadership skills. Offering 3 years of experience in developing marketing strategies, identifying business opportunities and generating sales in the e-commerce/crafting industry. Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Docs/Google Educational Resources.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Small Business Owner
Etsy Shop
Frankfort, IL
01.2020 - Current
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Fulfilled customer shipping needs by completing all purchase orders and customer invoices.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Frequently studied market to keep abreast of new industry trends.
- Promoted business via social media to generate leads and maximize brand identity.
Warehouse Associate
Amazon
Monee, IL
08.2020 - 01.2022
- Wrapped pallets in shrink wrap prior to loading.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to verify accuracy and prevent errors.
- Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.
- Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
- Inspected work areas for cleanliness and obstacles and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas organized and hazard-free.
- Volunteered to assist with projects, demonstrating willingness to learn new tasks and increase skill levels.
- Completed over 600 customer orders each day in warehouse setting.
Social Work Intern
Liberty Elementary
Bradley, IL
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Advocated for foster children by facilitating access to community resources and services to maximize safety and well-being of child.
- Performed client screenings and accurately recorded data in case files to facilitate clinical case coordination services and case management duties.
- Attended over 60 hours of meetings, conferences and training courses to advance professional knowledge of social work.
- Counseled individuals and families regarding mental health, substance abuse, physical abuse and rehabilitation issues.
- Assessed cognitive abilities and physical and emotional needs of clients to determine appropriate interventions.
Retail Associate
Old Navy, Gap
Bradley, IL, IL
01.2020 - 04.2021
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
- Supported loss prevention goals by monitoring shopper behavior.
- Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
- Promoted offerings by expression passion for company brand, products, services and solutions to customers.
- Informed customers of current store promotions to encourage additional sales purchases.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise and suggested suitable options.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and store promotions.
- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
- Refunded payments for returned items, processed exchanges and offered store credit to achieve customer satisfaction.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Circulated assigned areas of sales floor to identify customer service opportunities and coordinate display maintenance.
- Logged reports, expenses, receipts and sales documents into digital database.
Children's Library Volunteer
Manteno Public Library District
Manteno, IL
12.2018 - 06.2019
- Coordinated with local school districts to develop summer reading programs.
- Selected books and solicited volunteers for weekly children's storytime hour.
- Assessed children's cognitive ability & devised reading plans with appropriate corresponding literature.
Education
No Degree - Social Work
Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, ILMaster of Science - Social Work
Governors State University
Park Forest, IL05.2026
High School Diploma -
Manteno High School
Manteno, IL05.2019
Skills
- Finance and Accounting Oversight
- Sales Promotion
- Goal Setting
- Cost Reduction
Accomplishments
- Graduated in top 10% of high school class
- State-Recognized Illinois State Scholar
- Member of the National Honor's Society
- Dean's List Student of the Spring & Fall Semesters of 2020-2021 at Olivet Nazarene University
- Social Work/Small Business Advocate
- Girl Scout Ambassador of troop #70070
- Food Pantry Volunteer
- Proficient in the Arts: crochet, embroidery**, sewing, quilting, drawing, and painting (for Etsy Shop)
- Proficient in Musical Arts: Trumpet, Piano in all settings
- Experience working with & learning applicable teaching strategies to best assist P.R.I.D.E students/children with intellectual & physical disabilities in an effort to better material comprehension & overall improve their mental health.
**:machine embroidery & hand embroidery.
Affiliations
- National Association of Social Workers
Timeline
Social Work Intern
Liberty Elementary
11.2020 - 05.2021
Warehouse Associate
Amazon
08.2020 - 01.2022
Small Business Owner
Etsy Shop
01.2020 - Current
Retail Associate
Old Navy, Gap
01.2020 - 04.2021
Children's Library Volunteer
Manteno Public Library District
12.2018 - 06.2019
No Degree - Social Work
Olivet Nazarene University
Master of Science - Social Work
Governors State University
High School Diploma -
Manteno High School