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Deborah Reed

Kent,OH

Summary

Driven professional with a proven track record in customer service and teamwork, demonstrated at JOANN Fabrics and Crafts. Excelled in engaging customers, enhancing store performance, and fostering team collaboration. Skilled in time management and problem-solving, ensuring efficient operations and positive outcomes in high-stress environments. Goal-oriented individual versed in greeting high-volume of customers and recommending merchandise based on individual requirements. Skilled at creating displays to promote higher sales, completing cash register transactions and maintaining accurate records of all transactions.

Overview

46
46
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

JOANN Fabrics and Crafts
08.2005 - Current
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
  • Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance, sharing best practices, and offering support as needed.

Paraprofessional Educator

Hudson City Schools
01.2002 - Current
  • Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Facilitated seamless transitions between learning activities by efficiently organizing supplies and preparing spaces for optimal productivity.
  • Aided teachers in coordinating extracurricular events and field trips, providing enriching experiences beyond the traditional classroom setting.

Sales Associate

Hickory Farms
10.1999 - 12.2001
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.

Special Projects Assistant

Pomerantz/Maybelline
02.1996 - 03.2001

Contracted for reset season by Pomerantz for Maybelline. Help to set up new store displays.Reset existing displays per planograms to include the new merchandise

Assistant Administrator/licensed Social Worker

Longmeadow Care Center
04.1978 - 02.1986
  • Monitored daily operations of 100 bed skilled nursing facility
  • coordinated meetings with department heads
  • Served as the Liaison for the Residents
  • Interviewed and hired non nursing staff
  • Interviewed Families and Residents for placement
  • Worked with the local Hospital Social workers for placement of prospective Residents


Education

High School Diploma -

Kenmore High School
Akron, OH

No Degree -

Kent State University
Kent, OH

No Degree -

University of Akron
Akron, OH

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Time Management
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Excellent people skills
  • Reliable and punctual

Timeline

Sales Associate

JOANN Fabrics and Crafts
08.2005 - Current

Paraprofessional Educator

Hudson City Schools
01.2002 - Current

Sales Associate

Hickory Farms
10.1999 - 12.2001

Special Projects Assistant

Pomerantz/Maybelline
02.1996 - 03.2001

Assistant Administrator/licensed Social Worker

Longmeadow Care Center
04.1978 - 02.1986

High School Diploma -

Kenmore High School

No Degree -

Kent State University

No Degree -

University of Akron
Deborah Reed