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Carla  Jarvis

Carla Jarvis

Bristol,TN

Summary

Dynamic bilingual professional with a strong background in healthy relationships, adept at relationship building and effective communication. Dedicated to working with students and people of different walks of life and abilities, with the ability to engage and support special needs students and people with a variety of behavioral needs and backgrounds. Efficiently manage time and resources. Excellent team player. Passionate about managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Over achiever who enjoys enhancing the ability of students, volunteers and other team members' success, while ensuring quality service delivery with an outstanding outcome.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Front End Associate

Walmart Supercenter
12.2024 - Current

Provide excellent customer service by greeting customers, processing transactions at the register or self-checkout, handling returns and refunds, and assisting with product inquiries. Also responsible for maintaining a clean and safe work environment, supporting and training other associates, and performing various tasks like managing the customer service desk as needed.

Community Educator and Volunteer Coordinator

Abuse Alternatives, Inc.
12.2022 - 05.2025

As the Community Educator I relayed to the community the services available to victims of domestic violence. Though public awareness, I provided educational presentations to area schools, civic groups, churches, and businesses on various topics relating to domestic violence. I participated in tabling events, as well. I maintained excellent community relations and enhanced our relationships throughout the duration of my employment. I was required to maintain confidentiality in relation to client services, while meeting client needs throughout employment with the agency. Minimum qualifications were B.A./B.S. in duration of my employment. As the Volunteer Coordinator I was responsible for recruiting, interviewing, screening, and training all volunteers, including some interns, depending on course of study. I supervised, motivated, and evaluated volunteers to insure quality of services they provided. I maintained administration duties by requirement of managed volunteer records and provided monthly, quarterly, semiannual, and annual reports to the executive director and the executive board of directors.

Education Assistant

Bristol Tennessee City Schools
09.2021 - 08.2022

I assisted in responsibilities with special needs students by helping support the lead teacher's instructions. Supported the students with a variety of disabilities by redirecting behavior, reinforcing instructions, adapting multiple activities in the classroom, on the playground and on field trips, as well. I assisted with personal care and maintained a safe environment including any other duties as needed.

Substitute Teacher

Bristol Tennessee City Schools
09.2019 - 08.2021

Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to move materials efficiently within steel yard and plant warehouse, when needed, to help Scaffold Builders erect scaffolds where needed throughout the world's oldest and largest mill. Maintained accurate inventory records. Assisted in training new team members on safety protocols and operational protocols. Monitored product quality during handling to prevent damage or loss.

Scaffolding Material Handler and Builder Helper

Brewer Equipment Company
06.2017 - 09.2019

Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to efficiently move steel materials to build scaffolds in world's largest and oldest mill. Streamlined material handling processes, enhancing workflow efficiency across the mill areas, including wood mill, paper mill, coal mill and water mill. Monitored stock levels, initiating reorders to prevent shortages and maintain production schedules. Conducted regular inspections of machinery and equipment to ensure compliance with safety standards. Transported inventory items to appropriate locations. Packed items into appropriate containers for shipments needed at other locations for company.

Education

Certificate - Nursing

Highlands Community College
Abingdon, VA

Certificate - Office Administration

Waubonsee Community College
Sugar Grove, IL

Certificate - Tourism And Travel Management

Southeastern Academy
Kissimmee, FL

High School Diploma -

East High School of Aurora
Aurora, IL
05-1984

Skills

  • Adaptable and flexible
  • Efficient time management
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Helping students with special needs
  • Honest and dependable
  • Positive reinforcement and behavioral redirection
  • Presentation skills
  • Relationship building and management
  • Reliable and responsible
  • Student engagement
  • Teamwork
  • Team cooperation

Timeline

Front End Associate

Walmart Supercenter
12.2024 - Current

Community Educator and Volunteer Coordinator

Abuse Alternatives, Inc.
12.2022 - 05.2025

Education Assistant

Bristol Tennessee City Schools
09.2021 - 08.2022

Substitute Teacher

Bristol Tennessee City Schools
09.2019 - 08.2021

Scaffolding Material Handler and Builder Helper

Brewer Equipment Company
06.2017 - 09.2019

Certificate - Nursing

Highlands Community College

Certificate - Office Administration

Waubonsee Community College

Certificate - Tourism And Travel Management

Southeastern Academy

High School Diploma -

East High School of Aurora
Carla Jarvis