Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Additional Information
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Carolyn Chauvin

Carolyn Chauvin

Ocean Springs,MS

Summary

Versatile and results-driven professional with extensive experience across retail and educational settings, notably at Freidlanders. Excelled in customer service and cash handling, enhancing customer satisfaction and financial accuracy. Demonstrated exceptional teamwork, problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to achieving sales targets and fostering educational growth. Proven track record of improving store operations and student learning outcomes.

Overview

1998
1998
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

Freidlanders
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.

Paraprofessional

McLaughlin Middle School and Fine Arts Academy
  • Developed individualized learning plans for students to enhance comprehension and retention of material.
  • Supported students with diverse learning needs by adapting instructional materials and techniques.
  • Collaborated with teachers to implement classroom strategies, improving student behavior and engagement.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment with engaging activities that encouraged student participation.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Assisted students in understanding lessons by providing one-on-one support and clarification.
  • Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
  • Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
  • Assisted with school field trips and special events by collecting permission slips and payments.
  • Stepped into non-classroom environments such as libraries to help staff manage demand.
  • Helped teachers manage bus loading and unloading.
  • Cleaned, organized and restocked classrooms for upcoming classes.

Store Manager

Cato Fashions
  • Motivated staff to achieve store goals for enhanced sales productivity.
  • Established a welcoming atmosphere to encourage repeat business.
  • Analyzed sales trends to adjust inventory orders for improved turnover.
  • Resolved customer complaints for improved store reputation and loyalty.
  • Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.
  • Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
  • Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
  • Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
  • Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.
  • Supervised guests at front counter, answering questions regarding products.

Postal Clerk

Bealls Florida
  • Sorted and placed mail into mailboxes and post office boxes with high levels of accuracy.
  • Consistently met deadlines even under high-pressure circumstances while maintaining a positive attitude amongst coworkers.
  • Assisted customers with package shipping, ensuring proper labeling and timely delivery.
  • Weighed letters and packages and calculated costs based on classification, weight, and destination.
  • Monitored inventory of postage stamps and made orders to replenish.
  • Processed money orders, cashier''s checks, and other financial transactions with precision and attention to detail.
  • Weighed mail and computed pricing amounts.
  • Provided service and sales to walk-in customers.

Sales Associate

Bealls Florida
11.1987 - 04.1997

I have done postal duties, such as:

• sold stamps

• money orders

• certified mail

• registered mail

• 1412

Education

High School Diploma - General

Lake Wales Sr. High School
Lake Wales, FL
06.1986

Skills

  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Customer service
  • Multi-tasking strength
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Cash handling
  • Outgoing personality
  • Money handling
  • Cash register operation
  • Stocking and receiving
  • Cash handling accuracy

Accomplishments

Took and passed Para-Pro Assessment

Took and passed Work Keys Test (Bronze Level)

Certified Coach in Bocce Special Olympics Florida

Became a Store Manager within a year

Additional Information

Punctual

Honest

Trustworthy

Hard working

Willing to learn something new

Timeline

Sales Associate

Bealls Florida
11.1987 - 04.1997

Sales Associate

Freidlanders

Paraprofessional

McLaughlin Middle School and Fine Arts Academy

Store Manager

Cato Fashions

Postal Clerk

Bealls Florida

High School Diploma - General

Lake Wales Sr. High School
Carolyn Chauvin