Ellen Spaulding
Taunton,MA
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Store Manager
Spirit Halloween LLC
08.2026 - Current
- Assisted in managing daily store operations and maintaining efficient workflow.
- Supported inventory management by tracking stock levels and organizing merchandise displays.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
- Contributed to visual merchandising efforts, enhancing store presentation to attract customers.
- Participated in training new associates on operational procedures and company policies.
- Aided in implementing promotional strategies, increasing customer engagement during seasonal events.
- Collaborated with team members to uphold safety protocols and maintain a clean store environment.
- Engaged in regular communication with management to align on sales goals and operational improvements.
- Managed cash registers efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions, balancing drawers daily, and minimizing discrepancies.
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Enhanced store appearance for increased sales by maintaining cleanliness and implementing strategic merchandise displays.
Janitor
City Of Taunton
02.2026 - 06.2026
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of public facilities, ensuring compliance with health standards.
- Operated cleaning equipment, including floor scrubbers and vacuums, to enhance efficiency.
- Assisted in waste management by properly disposing of trash and recycling materials.
- Restocked supplies and ensured availability of cleaning materials for daily operations.
- Reported maintenance issues promptly to ensure safe working environments for staff and visitors.
- Adapted quickly to changing schedules and workloads while maintaining quality standards.
- Provided support during special events by setting up and cleaning designated areas efficiently.
- Improved facility cleanliness by performing daily maintenance tasks, such as sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming.
- Reduced the spread of germs by sanitizing high-touch surfaces such as doorknobs and handrails.
- Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
- Maintained a positive and professional demeanor while interacting with building occupants, promoting a respectful work environment.
- Supported waste management efforts by collecting trash, recycling materials, and disposing of them properly.
- Contributed to a welcoming environment by maintaining clean and organized common areas such as lobbies and conference rooms.
- Maintained a well-stocked inventory of cleaning supplies to ensure all necessary equipment was available for use.
- Inspected facility and grounds and picked up trash or other debris impacting appearance or movement flows between spaces.
- Collaborated with other janitorial staff to complete large-scale cleaning projects efficiently.
Custodian
Department of Veterans Affairs
07.2018 - 06.2026
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of assigned areas, adhering to safety standards.
- Operated cleaning equipment, including floor scrubbers and vacuums, ensuring optimal performance.
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities to identify maintenance needs and report issues promptly.
- Trained new staff on cleaning protocols and safety procedures to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Oversaw inventory management of cleaning supplies, ensuring availability for daily operations.
- Assisted in developing training materials for operational best practices within the custodial team.
- Emptied trash cans and recycling bins to keep building clean and free of germs.
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
- Maintained a well-organized supply closet for easy access to necessary tools.
- Replaced and refilled paper towel and toilet paper dispensers for users convenience.
- Moved furniture for cleaning and set up for special events.
- Enhanced cleanliness and safety by regularly sanitizing high-touch surfaces.
- Followed safety protocols and safe use of protective gear to prevent injury to self and others.
- Handled spills, accidents and other cleaning emergencies to maintain cleanliness standards throughout assigned shift.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations such as spills or leaks, minimizing damage and ensuring safety.
- Ran variety of cleaning machines such as floor machines designed to strip, wax, extract, and top scrub floors and carpets.
- Mixed, used, and properly stored hazardous chemical cleaners to reduce risk of injury or illness.
- Reported damages and hazardous conditions to management for further action.
Education
High School Diploma -
Brockton High
Brockton, MAArt Education
Massasoit Community College
Brockton, MASkills
- Problem-solving
- Customer service
- Customer experience
- Customer service and engagement
- Retail operations
- Inventory control
- Customer relations
- Store organization
- Time management
- Store opening and closing
- Attention to detail
- Customer service management
- Staff supervision
- Store operations
- Stock management
- POS systems
- POS systems operations
- Hiring and training
- Employee scheduling
- Pricing and markdowns
- Upselling and cross selling
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Goals and performance
- Display setup
- Relationship building and management
- Issue resolution
- Sales growth
Timeline
Assistant Store Manager
Spirit Halloween LLC
08.2026 - Current
Janitor
City Of Taunton
02.2026 - 06.2026
Custodian
Department of Veterans Affairs
07.2018 - 06.2026
High School Diploma -
Brockton High
Art Education
Massasoit Community College