Cheri Blankenship
Ada,OK
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Representative
Plexus
06.2016 - Current
- Assisted customers in selecting products that best fit their needs.
- Followed up with existing clients regularly to ensure satisfaction with services provided.
- Developed key customer relationships to increase sales.
- Monitored customer order process and addressed customer issues.
- Fostered relationships with customers to expand customer base and retain business.
- Placed orders and answered customer questions in-person, through email and over phone to maximize customer service.
Sewer
Covercraft Industries
Pauls Valley, OK
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Monitor machine operation to detect problems such as defective stitching, breaks in thread, or machine malfunctions.
- Troubleshoot technical problems associated with embroidery machinery; perform basic repairs when possible.
- Thread needles, change thread colors as needed, and adjust machine settings according to fabric types and design specifications.
- Train new employees on proper use of equipment; provide guidance on how best to complete tasks efficiently.
- Prepare garment pieces for embroidery by marking them with chalk lines or templates according to customer requirements.
- Position items correctly in order to ensure uniformity of stitching across multiple pieces of fabric.
- Participate in regular team meetings discussing new techniques for increasing efficiency within the department.
- Read blueprints or drawings in order to accurately create designs based upon customer specifications.
- Set up and operate embroidery machines to embroider logos, initials, monograms, or other decorative designs on garments and other articles.
- Load garments into hooping frames or onto sewing beds of computerized embroidery machines.
- Keep work area clean and orderly at all times according to safety standards set forth by the company.
- Remove excess threads from finished products using scissors or tweezers where necessary.
- Adjust tension settings on machines in order to achieve desired results in terms of stitch density and appearance of the finished product.
- Enter commands into computers controlling embroidery machines to stitch out patterns on fabrics.
- Communicate with co-workers regarding job progress; provide feedback about potential issues that may arise during production runs.
- Inspect finished products for quality assurance and conformance to customer specifications.
Homeschool Teacher
Self
Foster, OK
08.1997 - 05.2020
- Adapted teaching methods based on individual student needs while maintaining core curricular objectives.
- Developed lesson plans based on student strengths and weaknesses.
- Planned field trips to various educational institutions to enhance the classroom experience.
- Maintained records of student attendance, grades, and performance evaluations.
- Observed students for specific learning styles and planned activities to maximize learning.
- Created lesson plans, activities, and assessments to assess student progress in their learning journey.
- Delivered effective education based on sound principles and clear objectives.
- Coordinated with other homeschool teachers to ensure that appropriate standards were met.
- Integrated hands-on activities into instruction whenever possible in order to promote deeper understanding of content material.
- Promoted positive behavior management strategies among students in order to foster an effective learning environment.
- Managed a variety of tasks related to daily operations including grading assignments, creating reports.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills by facilitating discussions about current events and topics relevant to the course material.
- Collaborated with other professionals such as tutors or specialists when needed for additional help for students.
- Managed simultaneous needs of 5 children with organized schedules.
- Oversaw yearly budget to effectively purchase needed supplies, resources and memberships for children's educational needs.
- Implemented strategies to incorporate movement and exercise for children's' well-being.
- Maintained order and discipline with creative strategies focused on keeping young children occupied and entertained during important lessons.
- Researched new ways of incorporating technology into instruction for more interactive learning experiences.
- Monitored student development through regular assessments and feedback from parents.
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive homeschool curriculum for students of all ages.
- Implemented assistive technologies for struggling learners.
- Facilitated meaningful interactions between peers through group projects or activities.
- Provided one-on-one mentorship opportunities for students who require extra attention or guidance.
- Provided guidance and support to parents on how to best teach their children at home.
- Assisted students in finding additional resources outside of the traditional classroom setting.
- Created lesson plans and chose supporting materials to promote positive learning experiences.
- Tested students' comprehension of subject matter through quizzes, tests and projects.
- Prepared and graded subject tests for students.
CSM (Customer Service Manager)
Wal-Mart
05.1989 - 10.1991
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls.
Education
High School Graduate -
Velma-Alma High School
05.1989
Office/Secretary Training -
RedRiver Area Vo-Tech
Skills
- Supervise and train cashier team
- Responsible for accurate financials
- Interact with customers and resolve variety of issues
- CSM Responsibilities
- Customer Support
- Telephone Reception
- Sales Expertise
Timeline
Sewer
Covercraft Industries
09.2020 - 05.2021
Representative
Plexus
06.2016 - Current
Homeschool Teacher
Self
08.1997 - 05.2020
CSM (Customer Service Manager)
Wal-Mart
05.1989 - 10.1991
High School Graduate -
Velma-Alma High School
Office/Secretary Training -
RedRiver Area Vo-Tech