Cheryl Daves
Anacortes,WA
Summary
Enthusiastic and dependable with excellent communication skills, a warm and welcoming approach to customers, and a commitment to teamwork. Adept at multitasking, innovating in a fast-paced environment, along with providing a positive shopping experience.
Eager to contribute strong interpersonal and organizational skills to your dynamic retail team!
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Tide's of Anacortes
05.2024 - 09.2025
- Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
- Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards.
- Worked to meet or exceed special targets for credit card applications, special donations and specific product promotions.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color. Steaming all garments as well before labeling and hanging out on the floor.
- Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
- Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
- Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in store.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
Paraprofessional / Reading Interventionist
Pagosa Springs Elementary School
08.1998 - 09.2015
- Affirmatively communicated and promoted positive attitude with each and every student.
- Taught handwriting, math, and all of the components of early reading intervention to individual and small groups. Music & Motion to kindergarteners and an indoor gym fitness class grade 3.
- Created positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
- Assessed and documented student progress with established goals.
- Wrote and delivered customized instruction to individual students and groups.
- Performed assessments and analyzed results to spot students in need of further help.
- Developed goals and realistic plans for achieving each target.
- Used approaches such as "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" by Steven Covey to achieve dramatic results with students, using these positive behavior strategies to teach and move children toward better choices.
- Developed interventions for students currently struggling or at risk of falling behind.
- Helped students prepare for standardized tests and reviewed results against objectives after completion.
- Gathered, organized, and analyzed data on student needs and progress.
- Contacted parents to discuss student progress and notify about class issues.
- Assessed and reported on each student's reading progress in accordance with policies developed by school district.
- Implemented tracking tools to evaluate successes and areas in need of improvement.
- Built positive and productive relationships with teachers to drive improvements to reading programs.
- Utilized diverse approaches in teaching, technology, and behavior modification.
- Enhanced knowledge by attending training and adopting new technologies.
- Interpreted student assessment data to ascertain best intervention methods.
- Collaborated with teachers to assess needs, set objectives, and discuss strategies.
- Took part in professional development workshops and certifications to boost skills.
- Promoted love of reading and literacy to all students.
Education
No Degree - General Course Work
Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CASkills
- Reliable and punctual
- Positive and professional
- Service oriented
- Customer engagement
- Flexible schedule
- Multi-tasking strength
- Professional demeanor
- Problem-solving skills
- Excellent people skills
- Store opening and closing
- Building rapport
- Cash handling
- Stocking and receiving
- Product sales
- Goal oriented
- Cash register operation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Task prioritization
Timeline
Sales Associate
Tide's of Anacortes
05.2024 - 09.2025
Paraprofessional / Reading Interventionist
Pagosa Springs Elementary School
08.1998 - 09.2015
No Degree - General Course Work
Santa Barbara City College