Debra Garner
Gray,GA
address
192 Senior Center Way, Apt 1921
Summary
Forward-thinking professional with proven history of leadership, planning and problem solving. Adept collaboration with professional to accomplish demanding objectives, motivate staff, and organize resources. Systematic understanding of maintaining coverage for all operational needs.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Manager
Cato Fashions
Macon, Georgia
09.2020 - 05.2024
- Assisted store manager in overseeing daily operations for optimal functionality.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of company products and services.
- Collaborated with management on developing strategic plans for achieving business goals.
- Delivered exceptional customer service and resolved inquiries effectively.
- Directed objectives encompassing staffing, merchandising, and expense control across the store.
- Managed inventory levels and executed timely stock replenishment.
- Operated cash register and handled comprehensive cash management tasks.
- Oversaw sales activities, implementing strategies to achieve sales goals.
Fashion Salesclerk
Simply 10 Fashion
Macon, Georgia
09.2017 - 08.2020
- Engaged customers upon arrival to identify needs for assistance.
- Maintained organized merchandise displays to enhance shopping experience.
- Addressed customer inquiries and resolved issues promptly.
- Conducted inventory management through regular stocking and restocking of products.
- Provided advice to customers, aiding in product location or replacements.
- Handled cash register operations and ensured smooth transaction processes.
- Worked alongside team members to promote a high-quality customer experience.
- Maintained up-to-date customer profiles and loyalty accounts for tailored interactions.
Financial Management Consultant
Boston Mutual
Kaiserslautern
10.2000 - 06.2007
- Briefed Active-duty military personnel and civilians on financial matters, Life Insurance, Debt Management, Retirement Benefits and prepared Income Taxes.
- Built and maintained a client base; kept clients informed about products and services for, but not limited to, life and health insurance, mutual funds, retirement plans and annuities.
- Constantly invested great effort to meet and exceed expectations, maintain relationships and create profitable solutions to increase customer satisfaction as well as enlarge the firm’s customer base.
- Submitted client's information on time ensuring they receive coverage.
- Handled and verified all customers’ bank account information properly.
- Educated in products and services for retirement and money management in the changing economy.
Math Substitute Teacher
DoDDS
Kaiserslautern, Germany
10.2000 - 05.2001
- Delivered instruction aligned with lesson plans and curriculum to students in grades 7th through 12th.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing patron inquiries and concerns.
- Maintained a safe and respectful learning environment for all students.
- Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
- Implemented differentiated instruction strategies based on individual student needs.
- Assessed inappropriate student behavior and documented incidents for teacher review.
- Served in on-call or part-time capacity to support classroom needs.
Education
Associate of Science - Hospital Administration
University of Maryland Global Campus
Hyattsville, MDHigh School Diploma -
Leesville High School
Leesville, LAAssociate of Science - Hospital Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NHSkills
- Customer service
- Inventory management
- Financial advising
- Team leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Project management
Certification
- Southern New Hampshire University | Human Resource, 15 credit hours
- LaSalle Vocational Technical School | Secretary & Accounting, 50 hours
- University of Alaska | Anchorage, AK | Criminal Law, 60 credit hours
Professional Experience
- July 2016-July 2020 Unemployed Relocated to Georgia to be near daughter and grandchildren.
- February 2015-July 2016 Unemployed Temporarily moved to Florida after the passing of my mother.
- June 2007-February 2015 Unemployed/Caretaker Relocated back to the United States to care for my sick mother until her passing in January of 2015.
- Performed cooking cleaning and other household tasks on a daily basis.
- Assisted daily activities such as bathing and dressing.
- Documented medication distribution and intake as needed.
Timeline
Assistant Manager
Cato Fashions
09.2020 - 05.2024
Fashion Salesclerk
Simply 10 Fashion
09.2017 - 08.2020
Financial Management Consultant
Boston Mutual
10.2000 - 06.2007
Math Substitute Teacher
DoDDS
10.2000 - 05.2001
Associate of Science - Hospital Administration
University of Maryland Global Campus
High School Diploma -
Leesville High School
Associate of Science - Hospital Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
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