Reliable, top-notch 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. Experienced sales known for exemplary team-building and project oversight skills. Gifted at working with all types of personalities. Performance history of developing strong collaborative relationships and delivering impressive results.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Bath & Body Works
St Augustine, Florida
07.2021 - Current
Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
Educated associates on market trends and stayed up-to-date on forecasts.
Implemented up-selling strategies such as recommending accessories and complementary purchases to boost revenue.
Achieved perfect attendance and on-time record.
Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
Boosted sales by conferring with customers to evaluate purchase requirements and recommend best-fit company offerings.
Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
Processed product returns and assisted customers with other selections.
Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
K-2 Teacher
St Johns County School Board
St Augustine, Florida
10.1994 - 07.2021
Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
Created child-centered learning environment characterized by consistent application of sound mental health and educational psychology practices.
Collaborated with other faculty and staff to promote rigorous learning opportunities, general well-being of school and collective interest of staff and student body.
Created, managed and participated in variety of learning environments and activities to support opportunities for students to develop full potential and achieve learning objectives.
Exercised good classroom management focused on positive behavior support by clearly articulating fair and consistent expectations along with appropriate natural consequences.
Collaborated with colleagues to create and use enhanced technology and smart boards.
Organized classroom supplies and decorated walls to create fun, nurturing settings and meet learning needs.
Retained student interest and maximized receptive learning.
Taught lessons encompassing skill-building activities in speaking, writing, reading and listening.
Assessed student progress by administering tests and evaluating results.
Kept classroom clean, organized, and safe for students and visitors.
Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking and communication.
Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
Stayed abreast of changes to school and district policies as well as new trends in education by attending professional development courses and in-service trainings.
Assessed student learning progress and comprehension with routine tests and standardized examinations.
Kindergarten Teacher
Caddo Parish Schools
Shreveport, LA
01.1983 - 06.1994
Created child-centered learning environment characterized by consistent application of sound mental health and educational psychology practices.
Played games with students to increase understanding of subjects.
Delivered lesson plans, implemented school curriculum and used data to create, monitor and establish personalized learning plan for each student.
Provided guidance on policies and initiatives for kindergarten teaching team.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Home Economics Early Childhood Education
Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA
11.1982
Skills
Product and service sales
Cash register operation
Relationship building
Sales trends
Stocking and replenishing
Product promotions
Timeline
Sales Associate
Bath & Body Works
07.2021 - Current
K-2 Teacher
St Johns County School Board
10.1994 - 07.2021
Kindergarten Teacher
Caddo Parish Schools
01.1983 - 06.1994
Bachelor of Science - Home Economics Early Childhood Education