CALI THORNTON
Anaheim,CA
Summary
Motivated and energetic graduate student with a passion for creativity and artistry. Dedicated to creating a welcoming environment in which customer needs are prioritized and met. Knowledgeable, efficient, and willing to take initiative.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Educator
Girls Inc. of Orange County
Santa Ana, CA
02.2022 - 08.2023
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to meet the individual needs of students.
- Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Created a safe, comfortable learning environment for students by establishing positive relationships with them.
Sales Associate
Pandora Jewelry
Anaheim, CA
03.2019 - 07.2019
- Used technology resources to assist customers in locating and selecting items.
- Organized store by returning merchandise to proper areas and restocked displays.
- Recommended, selected and located merchandise based on customer desires.
- Opened and closed cash registers by counting money, separating charge slips and balancing drawers.
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
Sales Associate
Forever 21
Anaheim, CA
10.2018 - 02.2019
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store merchandise and policies.
- Answered store and merchandise questions and led customers to wanted items.
- Greeted customers to determine wants or needs.
- Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices.
- Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
- Maintained cleanliness of store environment including floors, windows, displays.
Education
Master of Social Work - Social Work
California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University - Long Beach
Long Beach, CA05-2023
Associate of Arts - Social Sciences
Cypress College
Cypress, CA05-2020
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Customer Needs Assessment
- Program Leadership
- Community Relations
- Organization
- Superb Attention to Detail
Affiliations
- Small Business Owner/Professional Artist
- Advocacy and Community Outreach
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Program Educator
Girls Inc. of Orange County
02.2022 - 08.2023
Sales Associate
Pandora Jewelry
03.2019 - 07.2019
Sales Associate
Forever 21
10.2018 - 02.2019
Master of Social Work - Social Work
California State University - Long Beach
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
California State University - Long Beach
Associate of Arts - Social Sciences
Cypress College
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