Gail Chipman
Fort Myers,FL
Summary
Experienced professional with a strong background in education, direct sales, life coaching, and retail management. Relocating to Fort Myers, Florida, presents exciting new job opportunities. Equipped with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from Western Connecticut State University, possess a solid understanding of human behavior. Throughout the career, successfully applied empathic skills in the alternative wellness industry, specializing in coaching, empowering others, and utilizing relaxation techniques for well-being. Known for exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, as well as ability to listen attentively. Highly organized and capable of effectively handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Life Coach
Conscious Awakening
09.2004 - Current
- Assist clients to be empowered to move through situations and navigate their lives with peace, this is accomplished by connecting with the breath and having the client continually return to self-love, self-respect, and self-awareness
- Bring the client back to the present moment
Assistant Manager
Chico's FAS, Inc.
05.2023 - 07.2024
- Supported the Store Manager in daily operations, which included, supervising a staff of 9, Conducting training, Cash handling, providing customer support in escalated situations, and Implementing company store policy
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
Lead/Assistant Manager
Chico's FAS, Inc.
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Resolved customer issues promptly, ensuring satisfaction and loyalty.
- Contributed towards improving overall store ambience by maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
- Maintained store visual standards by setting up window and interior displays to merchandising guidelines.
Lead Associate and Key Holder
Soma
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Enhanced client satisfaction with effective communication, regular progress updates, and prompt resolution of concerns.
- Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
- Increased customer service success rates by quickly resolving issues.
Lead Sales Associate / Key Holder
Soma
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Support customer service goals and strengthen customer relations through friendly and knowledgeable communication
- Responsible for inventory control
- Design and organize visual merchandise area.
Sales Associate
Soma
11.2017 - 05.2018
- I was the public face of the retail store, engaging with the customers, and being responsible for assisting the customers throughout the buying process
- This included but was not limited to; greeting customers, finding a specific product, advising them how to use or wear the product, and ringing up customer purchases on the POS register
Special Education Paraprofessional
Town of Brookfield, CT
04.2010 - 06.2014
- Assisted special needs students with coping mechanism
- Worked directly with speech pathologist to implement coping skills
- Modified assignments to meet student's needs
- Successfully encouraged an adolescent on the autistic spectrum to socialize and collaborate with others
- Substitute teacher / monitored afterschool detention
Special Education Paraprofessional
Shepaug Valley Region #12
09.2004 - 02.2009
- Created and assisted with behavior plans/interventions
- Tutored high school Math to provide a better understanding of material
- Taught and modified physical education to students
- Proctor for Standardized testing
Education
Bachelor of Arts - BA - Psychology
05.2021
Skills
- Product knowledge
- Supervisory Skills
- Employee Training
- Active Listening
- Energetic
- Supportive
- Quick Study
- Inspiration
- Motivational Techniques
- Analyze data
- Client Needs Assessment
my hobbies include: reading, especial fictional, classic literature and poetry. knitting, pickleball
I enjoy reading, particularly fictional, classic literature, and reading and writing poetry. I am a knitter, for my first project, I chose a difficult pattern. I have also recently discovered pickleball.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Assistant Manager - Chico's FAS, Inc.
05.2023 - 07.2024
Lead/Assistant Manager - Chico's FAS, Inc.
04.2022 - 04.2023
Lead Associate and Key Holder - Soma
09.2021 - 04.2022
Lead Sales Associate / Key Holder - Soma
03.2021 - 08.2021
Sales Associate - Soma
11.2017 - 05.2018
Special Education Paraprofessional - Town of Brookfield, CT
04.2010 - 06.2014
Life Coach - Conscious Awakening
09.2004 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional - Shepaug Valley Region #12
09.2004 - 02.2009
Western Connecticut State University - Bachelor of Arts - BA, Psychology
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