Darla Cone
Reed City
Summary
Dynamic and goal-oriented professional with experience at Walmart, excelling in customer service and teamwork. Proven ability to enhance shopping experiences and achieve sales targets. Skilled in problem-solving and relationship building, with a flexible schedule and strong communication skills, ensuring effective collaboration and customer satisfaction.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Walmart
11.2004 - Current
- Assisted customers in product selection, ensuring a positive shopping experience.
- Operated point-of-sale systems efficiently, processing transactions accurately.
- Maintained organized product displays to enhance store layout and accessibility.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily sales goals and improve service quality.
Preschool Teacher
Summitt Prepatory Academy
04.2014 - 08.2019
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles and developmental stages.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment promoting social, emotional, and cognitive growth.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's development through regular communication and feedback.
- Implemented behavior management strategies enhancing classroom discipline and student engagement.
- Evaluated student progress through assessments, adapting teaching methods as needed for improvement.
- Designed creative activities integrating art, music, and play to enhance learning experiences.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Strengthened communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during circle time sessions.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
Education
Associate of Science - Associate Degree in Business
Detroit College of Business
Flint, MI05.1995
Skills
- Customer service
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Problem-solving skills
- Listening skills
- Multi-tasking strength
- Excellent people skills
- Reliable and punctual
- Goal oriented
- Relationship building
- Outgoing personality
- Flexible schedule
- Verbal/written communication
- Stocking and receiving
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Summitt Prepatory Academy
04.2014 - 08.2019
Sales Associate
Walmart
11.2004 - Current
Associate of Science - Associate Degree in Business
Detroit College of Business