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Carissa Ann Thomas

Arcadia,CA

Summary

I bring a well-rounded background that combines administrative support, retail experience, and internship-based professional development. As a Front Desk Assistant, I developed strong skills in scheduling, organization, confidentiality, and serving as a primary point of contact in a fast-paced office setting, including regular use of Microsoft tools to manage spreadsheets, records, and daily workflows. My long-term experience at Nordstrom strengthened my ability to build relationships with customers, represent a brand, and manage high-volume customer interactions with professionalism and care. Building on the foundational technical skills I used at the front desk, I further advanced my proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint through a professional internship, where I supported data organization, reporting, and presentation development. Together, these experiences have shaped me into a highly organized, people-focused professional with strong communication skills and growing technical expertise.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

On-Call Substitute Teacher

Arcadia Unified School District
Arcadia, CA
08.2025 - Current
  • Followed lesson plans for the day and provided instruction to classrooms ranging from TK–12
  • Maintained a positive and productive learning environment
  • Supported students with different learning needs, including both RSP and general education
  • Managed classroom behavior and ensured student safety at all times
  • Assisted students individually with assignments, reading, and activities
  • Communicated with teachers and staff regarding student progress and daily updates
  • Supervised students during recess, lunch, and transitions
  • Adapted quickly to new classrooms and last-minute schedule changes
  • Built rapport with students and created a welcoming, respectful

environment

Commission Sales Associate

Nordstrom
Newport Beach, CA
08.2024 - Current
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, providing professional, and solutions-focused support
  • Manage confidential customer information and transactions with accuracy and discretion
  • Cleaned assigned sections
  • Stocked final quantities of items
  • Put in and put away cash wraps
  • Schedule and coordinate styling appointments and client services
  • Collaborate with team members and leadership to meet operational goals
  • Restocked shelves, racks, and bins with new merchandise
  • Placed price tags on sale items
  • Resolve customer concerns calmly while maintaining brand standards
  • Assisted customers with finding certain items they wanted
  • Stocked the store with the newest merchandise

Intern

Love2Learn Consulting
Huntington Beach, CA
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Shadowed certified ABA therapists
  • Assisted with cleaning up the area
  • Scanned Files
  • Provided reinforcement for children
  • Helped use communication skills
  • Used Microsoft Excel and Word to record a child’s behavior status and their schedules

Desk Assistant

Arcadia Endodontics
Arcadia, CA
01.2020 - 08.2024
  • Answered and routed high-volume calls with professionalism and confidentiality
  • Maintained organized records, documentation, and filing systems
  • Processed payments and updated accounts accurately
  • Greeted patients and visitors, providing a positive first point of contact
  • Supported daily office operations and administrative workflows
  • Scheduled appointments on Microsoft Spreadsheets and organized emails confirming the patient’s appointments on Outlook

Sales Associate

Journey’s
ARCADIA, CA
09.2019 - 01.2020
  • Provided customer care in a professional and polite manner.
  • Restocked shelves, racks, and bins with new merchandise
  • Placed price tags on sale items
  • Assisted customers with finding certain items they wanted
  • Fall Season Paid Internship

Server

Holy Roly Ice Cream
Arcadia, CA
02.2019 - 05.2019
  • Worked as an ice cream server.
  • Involved making ice cream rolls of different flavors and toppings for customers
  • Washed dishes and utensils
  • Kept fresh batter from delivery truck in the freezer

Sales Associate

Boarders Skate Shop
ARCADIA, CA
09.2018 - 12.2018
  • Stocked the store with the newest merchandise
  • Placed price tags on sale items
  • Ensured the items on display were neatly folded and placed where the customer could find their desired item easily
  • Provided customer service in a kind and courteous manner

Sales Associate

Hot Topic
ARCADIA, CA
06.2018 - 10.2018
  • Provided customer care in a professional and polite manner.
  • Restocked shelves, racks, and bins with new merchandise
  • Placed price tags on sale items
  • Assisted customers with finding certain items they wanted
  • Stocked the store with the newest merchandise

Education

Bachelor of Science - Social Ecology

University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA
06.2025

Skills

  • Employee and Customer Support
  • Confidentiality & Professional
  • Discretion
  • Scheduling & Coordination
  • Written & Verbal Communication
  • Microsoft (Outlook, Word, Excel)
  • Organization & Time Management
  • Team Collaboration
  • Adaptability in fast-paced environments

Accomplishments

Dean’s Honor List: Winter 2025

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

On-Call Substitute Teacher

Arcadia Unified School District
08.2025 - Current

Commission Sales Associate

Nordstrom
08.2024 - Current

Intern

Love2Learn Consulting
06.2024 - 08.2024

Desk Assistant

Arcadia Endodontics
01.2020 - 08.2024

Sales Associate

Journey’s
09.2019 - 01.2020

Server

Holy Roly Ice Cream
02.2019 - 05.2019

Sales Associate

Boarders Skate Shop
09.2018 - 12.2018

Sales Associate

Hot Topic
06.2018 - 10.2018

Bachelor of Science - Social Ecology

University of California, Irvine
Carissa Ann Thomas