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Cari Ann Rasmussen

Solon,Iowa

Summary

Dedicated employee known for punctuality, pursuing full-time employment options for the summer where good customer service and positive attitude will make a difference.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Retail Brand Associate

Old Navy, Gap
Coralville, IA
09.2023 - Current
  • Organized sales floor displays to maximize visibility of products.
  • Assisted customers with product selection and provided information about the brand.
  • Developed relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Restocked shelves with merchandise as needed.
  • Recommended, selected and helped locate merchandise based on guest needs and desires.
  • Introduced sales, promotions and other brand initiatives to gain customer loyalty.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of store products and services.
  • Assisted customers with finding the right product for their needs.
  • Operated point-of-sale systems accurately to process payments from customers.
  • Completed transactions in an efficient manner while providing excellent customer service.
  • Helped customers by answering questions and locating merchandise.
  • Greeted each customer and offered assistance in finding requested items, helping boost customer satisfaction and retention.
  • Restocked shelves, racks and bins with latest merchandise and changed signage to promote special items.
  • Monitored sales floor to identify customers in need of assistance and merchandise requiring replenishment.

Lead Childcare Teacher

Lakeview Care for Kids
Solon, IA
08.2020 - Current
  • Collaborated with administrators, faculty, staff, and families to ensure a safe play environment for all students.
  • Provided a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow.
  • Observed children's behavior and development, communicate information with parents.
  • Organized age-appropriate activities such as games, arts and crafts and outdoor play.
  • Read books aloud to small groups or individual children.
  • Encouraged positive interactions between children by providing supervision at all times.
  • Worked collaboratively with co-workers to ensure safety of all the children in care.

Entertainment Reporter

Iowa State Daily
Ames, Iowa
08.2019 - 12.2020
  • Conducted interviews with key figures and sources to obtain information for stories.
  • Researched, wrote, edited and proofread news articles for accuracy and clarity.
  • Collaborated with editors, photographers and videographers to ensure content was accurate and up-to-date.
  • Asked questions and discovered facts during interviews.
  • Traveled to locations to write reviews from first-hand experience.
  • Wrote stories to prescribed editorial style and format standards, meeting expected objectives.

Intern

Iowa State University Museums
Ames, Iowa
01.2020 - 05.2020
  • Assisted in the development of museum-related educational materials, such as lesson plans and activity guides.
  • Provided support to curators by helping with cataloging, inventory management, and archival work.
  • Collaborated with staff members from other departments to coordinate exhibits and programming initiatives.
  • Assisted with maintenance tasks around the facility such as light cleaning or organizing storage areas.
  • Inspected exhibit items regularly and determined necessity of restoration or professional repair.
  • Recorded quality and status of exhibit objects in museum database for inventory purposes.

Site Attendant

Solon Community Center
Solon, Iowa
08.2018 - 08.2019
  • Assisted customers with inquiries and provided customer service.
  • Monitored site activities and ensured safety of visitors.
  • Inspected and maintained equipment, tools, and supplies to ensure proper functioning.
  • Cleaned and maintained the facility in accordance with established standards.
  • Provided support for special events held at the site.
  • Verified credentials of personnel entering premises.
  • Maintained logs of all visitors, contractors, vendors.

Retail Sales Associate

Younkers
Coralville, Iowa
07.2017 - 08.2018
  • Assisted customers with finding the right product for their needs.
  • Provided product information and answered customer questions.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of store products and services.
  • Performed cashier duties, such as ringing up sales, processing payments and issuing receipts.
  • Greeted customers upon entering the store and provided assistance.
  • Stocked shelves with merchandise according to company standards.
  • Completed transactions in an efficient manner while providing excellent customer service.
  • Processed returned merchandise according to company policies.
  • Promoted special offers and discounts to encourage additional purchases.

Education

University of Iowa (Transferred 2020)
05.2023

Solon High School
05.2019

Iowa State University

Skills

  • Customer Relations
  • Customer Service
  • Child Safety Procedures
  • CPR training
  • Early childhood knowledge
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Behavior management techniques
  • Lesson Planning
  • Arts integration
  • Classroom Management
  • Professional Demeanor
  • Reliability
  • Creativity and Artistic Expression
  • Self Motivation
  • Problem-Solving
  • Time Management
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Effective Communication

Activities And Leadership Experience

  • Babysitting
  • Art Club President
  • Octagon member
  • Acceptance Club (GSA) member
  • Volunteer at Local Annual Empty Bowls Event
  • Member of a Peer Leadership Program
  • Backstage Crew for Solon High School Drama productions
  • Student Council Member
  • Entertainment Reporter for the Iowa State Daily
  • Iowa State University Museums John H. Maves Internship

Hobbies and Interests

Enjoys reading, writing, drawing, painting, crocheting, baking, studying art and art history, gardening, working out, and maintaining houseplants

Accomplishments

  • In addition to a B.A. in Art Education, I am simultaneously pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree (B.F.A.) in Drawing & Painting.
  • Dean's List: Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Fall 2021, Spring 2022, Fall 2022, Spring 2023
  • President's List: Spring 2022
  • Cumulative GPA: 3.88
  • Study Abroad Program: London, England for Art Education (May 2023)

Timeline

Retail Brand Associate

Old Navy, Gap
09.2023 - Current

Lead Childcare Teacher

Lakeview Care for Kids
08.2020 - Current

Intern

Iowa State University Museums
01.2020 - 05.2020

Entertainment Reporter

Iowa State Daily
08.2019 - 12.2020

Site Attendant

Solon Community Center
08.2018 - 08.2019

Retail Sales Associate

Younkers
07.2017 - 08.2018

University of Iowa (Transferred 2020)

Solon High School

Iowa State University

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