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Courtney Garris

Seabrook,TX
Courtney Garris

Summary

Personable administrative professional dedicated to cultivating positive client, staff and management connections. Highly-developed communicator with outstanding skills in complex problem-solving and conflict resolution. Expertise in resource allocation and schedule management. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.

Overview

17
years of professional experience

Work History

Crossmark
Houston, TX

Retail Merchandising Representative
05.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Communicated and coordinated execution of planograms with store management.
  • Rotated products from stockroom out to department sales floor according to seasonal plans, promotional schedules and style rotation plan.
  • Reorganized sales floor to promote sales, displaying high demand products in prime locations.
  • Updated store planograms in collaboration with management.
  • Verified correct display signage for products and sales promotions to keep patrons aware.
  • Displayed promotional material such as signs and banners.
  • Created visual displays to showcase products in interactive and engaging way.
  • Displayed products to drive sales, using knowledge of consumer and market trends.
  • Displayed appropriate signage for products and sales promotions to inform customers of best deals.
  • Used company provided mobile technology to perform basic job functions.

Unveiled Homes, LLC
New Orleans, LA

Home Stager / Real Esate Assistant
05.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Set up furniture to facilitate traffic flow and design objectives.
  • Evaluated project costs and produced detailed estimates.
  • Assisted clients successfully by choosing furnishings consistent with preferences and budget.
  • Advised client on space planning, layout and use of furnishings or equipment.
  • Selected furniture, light fixtures and accessories to create unique and inviting rooms to meet customer vision.
  • Visited home sites when necessary to assess and fulfill customer needs.
  • Researched concepts and followed industry trends to provide knowledgeable insight to clients.
  • Estimated material requirements and costs to present design to client for approval.
  • Assisted realtors with private viewings, enabling clients to see available properties.

Cross Church
Houma, LA

Receptionist Administrator
04.2017 - 04.2021

Job overview

  • Answered incoming phone calls, routing to appropriate parties throughout office.
  • Welcomed visitors and customers by greeting and answering or directing inquiries.
  • Performed data entry and other administrative tasks to support departments.
  • Organized files and spreadsheets to simplify staff access or retrieval.
  • Obtained and processed payments from clients for products and services.
  • Received parcels, routed mail and opened packages for staff.
  • Maintained office supply inventory and placed orders to meet demand.
  • Handled diverse needs for clients in-person, by phone or through email.
  • Screened and responded to emails, messages and other correspondence, freeing up senior management.
  • Displayed professional standards at reception desk to impress visitors.
  • Created fliers, brochures and social media posts to communicate brand objectives.
  • Tracked and coordinated preventive maintenance and pressing repairs with outside vendors.
  • Resolved customer complaints or answered customers' questions.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Guided employees in handling difficult or complex problems.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.

Victory Church Metairie
Metairie, LA

Director of Music and Worship
02.2009 - 02.2017

Job overview

  • Selected mix of contemporary and traditional music to meet expectations of congregation.
  • Improved choir and praise team performance by directing regular rehearsals.
  • Recruited, equipped and motivated band members for professional accompaniment.
  • Planned worship schedules and sequences of events to keep members engaged and active.
  • Coordinated special event worship, camp worship sessions and revivals.
  • Implemented special programs for holiday and church events.
  • Brought in and managed volunteers to fill ranks of choirs and morning worship teams.
  • Coordinated special event worship, camp worship sessions and revivals.
  • Carried out church mission by planning and leading worship services, writing sermons and working with church leaders.
  • Visited, counseled and prayed with church members to provide pastoral care.
  • Met with individuals in hospitals and prisons, offering comfort and support.
  • Gathered church members to aid community emergency or crisis response.

Victory Christian Academy
Metairie, LA

Arts Teacher
08.2008 - 05.2011

Job overview

  • Formulated and implemented effective lesson plans focusing on principles of music, musicianship, music theory and history.
  • Gathered music and props for daily class instruction as well as performances.
  • Helped students appreciate arts with instructional and immersive techniques.
  • Mentored individual students by taking creative approach.
  • Familiarized students with basic concepts of tempo, symphony and chords.
  • Provided opportunities for each student to reach fullest potential through artistic, creative expression.
  • Instructed students on proper care and use of art tools and equipment.
  • Created positive educational climate to promote student learning.
  • Presented and designed exciting lessons to actively engage learners.
  • Organized storage areas and controlled use of materials, equipment and tools to prevent loss or waste.

Thibodaux Regional
Thibodaux, LA

Surgery Scheduler
06.2006 - 07.2008

Job overview

  • Booked surgeries according to physician volume and maintained prompt turnaround times.
  • Collaborated and established strong working relationships with physicians, supervisors and colleagues.
  • Coordinated work processes and routed paperwork to appropriate physicians and staff members.
  • Located scheduling barriers and implemented appropriate solutions.
  • Answered telephones and directed calls to appropriate medical or adminstrative staff.
  • Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
  • Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
  • Maintained communication and transparency with governing boards, department heads and medical staff.
  • Established solid relations with leadership and staff by attending board meetings and coordinating interdepartmental information exchanges.

Education

Nicholls State University
Thibodaux, LA

Bachelor of Arts from General Studies
05.2006

University Overview

  • BCM Member, 2002-2006

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Organization and Efficiency
  • Customer Service
  • Prioritization and Time Management
  • Positive Attitude and Energetic
  • Courteous and Professional
  • Data Entry and Database Software
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Reliable and Punctual
  • Administrative Support
  • In-Store Support

Accomplishments

  • Employee of the Month

Timeline

Retail Merchandising Representative

Crossmark
05.2023 - Current

Home Stager / Real Esate Assistant

Unveiled Homes, LLC
05.2021 - Current

Receptionist Administrator

Cross Church
04.2017 - 04.2021

Director of Music and Worship

Victory Church Metairie
02.2009 - 02.2017

Arts Teacher

Victory Christian Academy
08.2008 - 05.2011

Surgery Scheduler

Thibodaux Regional
06.2006 - 07.2008

Nicholls State University

Bachelor of Arts from General Studies

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