Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
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Carol Layman

American Greetings
Puyallup
26
years of professional experience

Dynamic retail professional with a strong background in visual merchandising at American Greetings. Proven ability to create engaging displays and optimize product placement, enhancing customer experience. Skilled in merchandise planning and fostering teamwork, ensuring organized and appealing presentations that drive sales. Committed to maintaining high standards in all aspects of merchandising.

Work History

Retail Merchandiser

17 Years 9 Months
American Greetings | 01.2009 - Current
  • Stocked greeting cards and gift products to maintain organized, customer-ready displays.
  • Set planograms and merchandising fixtures according to store-specific placement instructions.
  • Replenished depleted inventory and rotated seasonal merchandise for consistent presentation.
  • Communicated with store associates to confirm reset timing and display requirements.
  • Created visual displays to highlight new and featured products.

Assistant Preschool Teacher

5 Years 8 Months
Little Lambs Preschool | 09.2020 - 05.2026
  • Assisted lead teacher with daily classroom activities, maintaining engaging learning environment for preschool children.
  • Supported lesson preparation, helping organize age-appropriate materials for reading, art, and group play.
  • Monitored children during indoor and outdoor activities to reinforce safety and positive behavior.
  • Guided students through routines, transitions, and personal care tasks with patience and consistency.
  • Helped maintain clean, organized classroom by sanitizing toys, materials, and shared learning areas.
  • Organized and Prepare snack time

Dental Assistant

16 Years 4 Months
Bonney Lake Proffesional Center | 03.2001 - 07.2017
  • Prepared treatment rooms, sterilized instruments, and maintained infection control standards.
  • Assisted dentist during exams, fillings, and routine procedures with accurate chairside support.
  • Recorded patient histories, updated charts, and organized clinical documentation for daily appointments.
  • Took and processed dental X-rays while following radiation safety protocols.

Education

Certified Dental Assistant - Dental Assistant

Clover Park Technical College | Lakewood, WA | 1990

Skills

Visual merchandising
Merchandise planning
Interior displays

Timeline

Assistant Preschool Teacher

Little Lambs Preschool
09.2020 - 05.2026Read More

Retail Merchandiser

American Greetings
01.2009 - CurrentRead More

Dental Assistant

Bonney Lake Proffesional Center
03.2001 - 07.2017Read More

Clover Park Technical College

Certified Dental Assistant from Dental Assistant
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Carol Layman