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Charmaine Willingham

Charmaine Willingham

Mt. Pleasant,SC

Summary

Reliable and upbeat sales associate with outstanding customer service skills and relationship-building strengths. Dedicated to welcoming customers and providing comprehensive service. In-depth understanding of sales strategy and merchandising techniques.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Preschool Teacher

Holy Cross Island School
08.2009 - 05.2018
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Utilized books, songs and games to engage students.
  • Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and preschool director.
  • Planned educational opportunities based on children's interests.
  • Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Monitored students' academic, social, and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
  • Prepared pre-class materials.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Submitted weekly lesson plans.
  • Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.

Small Business Owner

Bubby's Beads
10.2000 - 05.2009
  • Advertised products and services online and through traditional campaigns to target ideal consumers.
  • Fulfilled customer shipping needs by completing all purchase orders and customer invoices.
  • Researched trends and current innovations to determine competition and develop competitive pricing points.
  • Evaluated sales reports and financial statements to manage cash flow and develop techniques to improve business.
  • Interviewed and hired ideal candidates to assist with logistics and tasks of business.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.

Occupation Therapist, Registered

Various Employers
05.1990 - 10.1997
  • Assessed clients' mental health needs, developed treatment plans and monitored progress.
  • Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
  • Delivered brief interventions to help clients develop healthy coping skills.
  • Counseled individuals, groups, and families to bring awareness of problems, deal with crisis situations and develop action plans.
  • Tracked progress according to goals for interventions.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and deliver treatment plans and patient care.
  • Maintained and updated patient records, changes in service plans and treatment reports.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with referral sources to support continuity of care.
  • Provided individual and group therapy sessions to patients suffering from mental health issues.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy

Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, SC

Skills

  • Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
  • Effective Listening
  • Motivating and Inspiring Others
  • Strategic Vision
  • Strong Organizational Skills
  • Progress Tracking and Reporting

Hobbies

Hobbies include running, yoga daily, boating, and spending time with family, friends, and our family dog.

Timeline

Lead Preschool Teacher

Holy Cross Island School
08.2009 - 05.2018

Small Business Owner

Bubby's Beads
10.2000 - 05.2009

Occupation Therapist, Registered

Various Employers
05.1990 - 10.1997

Bachelor of Science - Occupational Therapy

Medical University of South Carolina
Charmaine Willingham