Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
class courses
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Teacher

Gail Mckinney

Flossmoor,IL

Summary

Highly-motivated, passionate, dedicated and driven person that is looking for jobs within the educational field. I am a current Prairie State student in my third year and a former SIUC student. I am a Educaton major with a psychology minor, although i haven't had any current hands on experience, i have had experience in the past. Such as assisting my grandmother who was a former 4th grade educator and assisting other family relatives within the early childhood field. Eager to gain even more experience and knowledge. I am committed to mentoring and counseling students to boost engagement, Work through personal problems that may affect academics, enhance social skills and overall success.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sales Associate

Express Clothing
Orland Park, IL
01.2024 - Current
  • Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
  • Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
  • Developed promotional strategies to increase sales volume.
  • Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
  • Organized stockroom shelves according to size, color or style.

Warehouse Worker

Amazon
Channahon, IL
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Moved large and bulky items manually or with pallet jacks or forklifts.
  • Inspected damaged goods prior to disposal or return to vendor.
  • Kept up to date on safety procedures and correct lifting techniques to prevent injuries.
  • Secured items in truck by strapping over protective padding.

CREW MEMBER

Chick-Fil-a
Homewood, IL
12.2021 - 08.2022
  • Greeted customers, answered questions and made recommendations to promote welcoming environment
  • Demonstrated understanding of menu items to explain ingredients and preparation methods to guests
  • Followed policies and procedures for food safety, job duties and code of conduct to foster safe environment for customers and team members
  • Operated POS system to place customer orders, accept payments and issue receipts
  • Prepared and maintained food products to meet health regulations and company standards
  • Operated cash register to receive cash or card customer payments
  • Kept fast pace in cook-to-order food production environment.

ASSISTANT

DDC & Associates
Calumet City, IL
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Organized paperwork and supplies for easy accessibility
  • Understood and adhered to established rules and procedures
  • Provided
  • Answering phones, filing and relaying messages
  • Helped file and organize reports

CREW MEMBER

Kilwins
Hyde Park, IL
08.2020 - 05.2021
  • Greeted customers to take food orders and provide menu information
  • Stocked, cleaned and restocked workstations and display cases
  • Communicated clearly with team members and customers Operated cash register to receive cash or card customer payments
  • Carried out opening and closing procedures to supervisor's standard.

Education

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

Homewood-Flossmoor

Skills

  • Teamwork
  • Problem-solving
  • Collaboration
  • Creative thinking
  • Task prioritization
  • Coordination
  • Verbal communication
  • Training
  • Public speaking
  • Planning
  • Multitasking
  • File management
  • Call reception
  • Warehouse Operations
  • Material Handling
  • Safety Training
  • Picking and Packing

Certification

  • Food Handlers
  • CPR Certifications

class courses

- Intro to Early Childhood Education 

- Child Growth & Development

- Observation and assessment 

-psych 102: Introductory Psychology

-Psych 102 : Human Growth and Development

Timeline

Sales Associate

Express Clothing
01.2024 - Current

Warehouse Worker

Amazon
05.2023 - 08.2023

CREW MEMBER

Chick-Fil-a
12.2021 - 08.2022

ASSISTANT

DDC & Associates
05.2021 - 08.2021

CREW MEMBER

Kilwins
08.2020 - 05.2021

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

Homewood-Flossmoor

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