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Gail Brooks

Summary

Dynamic and results-oriented professional with a proven track record at L L Bean in enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty through exceptional service and product knowledge. Skilled in behavior management and data-driven decision-making, I excel in teamwork, problem-solving, and fostering positive outcomes. Passionate about continuous improvement and leveraging critical thinking to exceed employer expectations.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Guide

L L Bean
07.2022 - Current


  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
  • Managed efficient cash register operations.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards
  • Recommended complementary purchases to customers, increasing revenue.
  • Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
  • Monitored customers for signs of security concerns and escalated issues to management.
  • Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
  • Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.

Standards Interventionist

Lake Region School District
08.2019 - 06.2022
  • Implemented students' assessments to inform instruction, which included pre and post data collected at 7 day intervals
  • Developed evidence based instructional interventions for students currently struggling or at risk of falling behind, based upon assessment data.
  • Provided explicit skills based instruction to students.
  • Utilized teaching strategies that allowed for differences in abilities and experiences to accommodate the needs of students.
  • Taught reading, writing, and math to individual and small groups.

Intentional Peer Support - Youth and Families

Tri County Mental Health Services
06.2016 - 08.2019
  • Supported individuals to aspire to roles which emphasized their strengths; as well as offering hope, reassurance, self determination, and connection. Modeled IPS, which is about making connections with others, and supporting them as they gained control of their lives.
  • Demonstrated understanding of and implemented the 3 Principles of Intentional Peer Support, which are 1) Learning Verses Helping; 2. Relationship vs. Individual; 3) Hope &Possibility vs. Fear.
  • Maintained confidential records of participant progress while adhering to privacy regulations and ethical guidelines.
  • Established trust with participants through active listening, empathy, and non-judgmental approaches in all interactions.

Standards Interventionist

Lake Region School District
10.2011 - 06.2015

Refer to the description of Standards Interventionist previously written in this application.

Extended School Year Teacher

Lake Region School District

Retail Clerk

Corn Shop Trading Post

Pequawket Kids Association After School Program C

Pequawket Valley School District

Owner at Denmark Village Nursery School

Self-employed

Education

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

University of Maine
Orono, ME

No Degree - Social Work

University of New England
Biddeford, ME

Intentional Peer Support Certification

Maine Department of Health And Human Services

Skills

  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Problem-Solving Skills
  • Behavior Management
  • Data-driven decision-making
  • Time Management
  • Communication/ active listening
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Organizational Skills
  • Critical Thinking

Additional Information

Group Facilitator: Day Support Group

Group Facilitator: Center For Grieving Children

Sunday School Teacher

School Board Alternate

Public Librarian

President/ Past Member Raiders Booster Club

Farm worker

Timeline

Sales Guide

L L Bean
07.2022 - Current

Standards Interventionist

Lake Region School District
08.2019 - 06.2022

Intentional Peer Support - Youth and Families

Tri County Mental Health Services
06.2016 - 08.2019

Standards Interventionist

Lake Region School District
10.2011 - 06.2015

Extended School Year Teacher

Lake Region School District

Retail Clerk

Corn Shop Trading Post

Pequawket Kids Association After School Program C

Pequawket Valley School District

Owner at Denmark Village Nursery School

Self-employed

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education

University of Maine

No Degree - Social Work

University of New England

Intentional Peer Support Certification

Maine Department of Health And Human Services
Gail Brooks