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EVELYN J. BAUMGARDNER

Sun City,Arizona

Summary

Skilled in curriculum design and classroom management, I effectively mentored students while driving operational success. Recognized for enhancing store efficiency and maintaining high client satisfaction through effective communication and leadership.

Overview

46
46
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Store Manager

Dollar Tree Inc.
01.2016 - 01.2024
  • Hired as a cashier, then moved into a position as Part time Assistant Store Manager of Operations.
  • My responsibilities include operating and facilitating the work in the store at night, while maintaining discipline of cashiers, helping customers, remaining in the position of backup cashier, refacing the store, reclaiming the items out of place, and finalizing all the evening paperwork, this includes balance of safe at night.
  • I have been appropriately trained in all of the I-Learns, in VIP, I have prepared the Cashier Action Plan paperwork weekly and completed the required jobs for the position I hold.
  • I was promoted to Fulltime Operations Manager and accepted all of the responsibilities inclusive of the position.
  • From there I became store manager in 2021 until 2024.

Full time Assistant Front End Manager

Fry's Food Store
Peoria, Arizona
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Hired as a Deli worker, then moved to front end management training.
  • Responsible for operating the frontend of the grocery store including all aspects of operations. i.e. cashiers, courtesy clerks, customers, intake of cash, financial accounting of all registers per day.

Full time Instructor

Lamson College
Tempe, Arizona
01.2005 - 01.2012
  • Instruct Paralegal/Administrative Specialist/ Business Management core and general education classes.
  • Responsibilities include grading input into Engrade, attendance recording, lecture, syllabi revision and student mentoring.

Owner

Advanced Arizona Wills and Trusts
Tempe, Arizona
01.2005 - 01.2011
  • Assume liability for all aspects of the document preparation business including human relations, customer service, advertising and group presentations.

Agent

Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Phoenix, Arizona
01.1978 - 01.1989
  • Responsible for client satisfaction with life policies, functioned as Sales Agent for booking of business.
  • Excelled in telephone customer service and performed client home appointments.

Office Assistant to Executive Secretary

Union Programs Insurance Co.
Phoenix, Arizona
01.1986 - 01.1987
  • Assisted with all aspects of office secretarial services including filing, mailings, client calls and agent customer service.

Education

Teacher of English As A Foreign Language Certificate - English As A Foreign Language

IAP Career College
Phoenix, AZ
06.2025

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

Ottawa University
Phoenix, AZ
01.2002

Masters Studies - Psychology Counseling Program

Ottawa University
Phoenix, AZ
01.2002

Associate of Applied Science Degree - Paralegal Studies

American Institute
Phoenix, AZ
01.1994

Undergrad classes -

Phoenix College
Phoenix, AZ
01.1993

Skills

  • Effective communication
  • Customer service
  • Curriculum design
  • Classroom management
  • Student mentorship
  • Team collaboration

Fax

480-699-3792

Certification

  • State of Arizona Insurance License, 1987-2005
  • State of Arizona Notary Certificate, 1987-2024, Signing Agent Certificate, All required classes
  • Supreme Court Certification, until 07/01/05, Paralegal
  • Certificates for CLE Classes, required

Certificates Awards

  • Maricopa County Juvenile Probation Department
  • Superior Court of Arizona, Maricopa County
  • Multicultural Counseling Competencies
  • Arizona Association of Licensed Private Investigators
  • Lions Clubs (Speaker)
  • Various Insurance Awards

Volunteer Positions

  • Maricopa County Juvenile Probation Department, Diversion Program, 01/01/98, 01/01/00
  • Superior Court of Arizona, Maricopa County, Alternative dispute Resolution Program, 01/01/02, 01/01/03

Timeline

Store Manager

Dollar Tree Inc.
01.2016 - 01.2024

Full time Assistant Front End Manager

Fry's Food Store
01.2012 - 01.2013

Full time Instructor

Lamson College
01.2005 - 01.2012

Owner

Advanced Arizona Wills and Trusts
01.2005 - 01.2011

Office Assistant to Executive Secretary

Union Programs Insurance Co.
01.1986 - 01.1987

Agent

Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
01.1978 - 01.1989

Teacher of English As A Foreign Language Certificate - English As A Foreign Language

IAP Career College

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

Ottawa University

Masters Studies - Psychology Counseling Program

Ottawa University

Associate of Applied Science Degree - Paralegal Studies

American Institute

Undergrad classes -

Phoenix College