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FRANCISCA G. FACUNDO
Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.
Winston S. Churchill
Summary
Highly motivated team player with passion for helping others. Possesses excellent organizational and communication skills and provides individualized assistance and support. Experienced in delivering guidance and coaching on various topics such as academics, behavior management, sales management and proficient in technology.
Overview
18
years of professional experience
Work History
New Braunfels Independent School District
Educational Assistant
08.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Support student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Oversee students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Prepare instruction materials, construct bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Supervise students on field trips for safety and proper behavior in public settings.
- Partner with teachers to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Assist in maintaining engaging and respectful educational environment by promoting discipline and cooperation.
- Recognized as the Paraprofessional of the Month -October 2022.
Self Employed
Private Academic Tutor
02.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Used flashcards and other techniques to test and improve memory through practiced information retrieval.
- Maintained tutoring records to adjust instruction and update parents on student progress.
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Leveraged technology and visual aids to engage students and enhance learning.
- Developed student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
Hoffmann Lane Elementary School, COMAL ISD
Educational Assistant l Clerical
08.2021 - 08.2022
Job overview
- COMAL ISD "590 Extra Mile" Customer Service Employee of the month
- Provide instructional support to students and assist in the preparation and management of classroom activities under the supervision of a highly qualified teacher
- Effectively provide intervention to students in one-on-one and small group settings
- Participate in staff development training programs, faculty monthly meetings, and special events as assigned
- Properly maintain student's records, adhering to all policies set forth by the district for record maintenance and learning records retention scheduled for department records
- Perform daily administrative duties: sign in/out campus visitors into the Raptor System, daily attendance filing, receiving weekly school supply orders and support office staff during school events
- Maintain confidentiality
Samsonite Luggage Store, San Marcos Premium Outlets
Sales Manager
09.2017 - 08.2021
Job overview
- Decreased store sales dollar deficit by 50% during the first three months of hire.
- Built a new sales driven team to increase a +3% yearly sales goals compared to previous year.
- Consistently networked, recruited, interviewed, hired coached, developed, and retained employees to reduce turnover rate.
- Analyzed employee individual sales data to increase sales revenue.
- Conducted Mid-Year and Annual Performance Evaluations.
- Maintained a workplace free of harassment and discrimination by strictly adhering to the company's Anti-Discrimination and Harassment policies and promptly reporting any concerns to the Regional Manager and Human Resources Department
- Inspired a workplace environment that is professional, friendly, supportive, and responsive to employees.
- Increased profit margins by effectively controlling budget dollars, inventory, and reducing shrink.
- Collaboratively worked with District Sales Manager, Mall Marketing Manager and Local San Marcos Business Owners to plan and host in-store community events in-order to increase customer traffic and product awareness.
- Awarded Sales Manager of the Fourth Quarter -2018; Store sales team recognized weekly for increasing sales dollars; consistently won company contest for achieving weekly,monthly, and yearly goals.
- Designated as the South-Central Texas District On – Boarding Training Specialist for all new District Sales Managers in 2018 - 2021
- Successfully completed 120 collegiate semester hours while fulfilling my store manager's obligations of the position.
Hartmann Luxury Luggage Store, San Marcos Premium Outlets
Sales Manager
09.2005 - 06.2018
Job overview
- Lead team to increase annual sales volume by 60% by utilizing coaching/sales methods to increase store sales goals.
- Generated 60% of sales by planning community store events.
- Increased holiday sales by 80% by cold calling and emailing repeated customers.
- Consistently maintained a 0.01% quarterly inventory shrink by training employees in loss prevention.
- Transformed a sales team to consistently demonstrate teamwork, creativity, problem – solving skills, and engage in meaningful learning experiences.
- Networked, Recruited, Hired, Coached, and developed employees on methods for handling various aspects of customer service, conflict resolutions, customer relationship, and relationship management.
- Conducted weekly meetings with staff, performed annual performance evaluations, and properly maintained all store operations by adhering to confidentiality.
- Engaged in product training, demonstrations, consumer awareness, branding, and acquisition initiatives to raise awareness and revenues.
- Resolved problems with high-profile customers to maintain relationships and increase return customer base.
- Designated as the South-Central District On – Boarding Training Specialist for all new Hartmann Store Sales Managers.
- Promoted as Store Site Manager for Samsonite in the Fall of 2017 while still managing Hartmann Luggage Store.
Education
University of The Incarnate WordSan Antonio, TX
Bachelor of Arts from Interdisciplinary Studies
12.2019
University Overview
- Dean's List Fall 2016 - Spring 2017
- 3.61 GPA Cum Laude
- Comal ISD Parent Volunteer 2016 -2020
- Professional Development: Conscious Classroom Management Training - Comal ISD Fall 2021
- Paraprofessional Training - NBISD Fall 2022
- Para-educators Assisting and Supporting Instruction Training - NBISD Spring 2022
- Management Training - Fall 2008
Skills
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Organization and Prioritization
- Technical and Computer Proficiency
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
- Spanish Language Proficiency
- Sales Training
- Operating Procedures and Policies
- Community Organization
- Operational Efficiency
- Customer Relationship Management
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
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Timeline
Educational Assistant
New Braunfels Independent School District
08.2022 - Current
Private Academic Tutor
Self Employed
02.2022 - Current
Educational Assistant l Clerical
Hoffmann Lane Elementary School, COMAL ISD
08.2021 - 08.2022
Sales Manager
Samsonite Luggage Store, San Marcos Premium Outlets
09.2017 - 08.2021
Sales Manager
Hartmann Luxury Luggage Store, San Marcos Premium Outlets
09.2005 - 06.2018
University of The Incarnate Word
Bachelor of Arts from Interdisciplinary Studies
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