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Helaina Koplin
Yorkville,IL
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Summary
I am a dedicated professional with strong customer service and teamwork skills. Experienced in lesson planning, classroom management, and employee training. Committed to fostering critical thinking and enhancing operational efficiency. I am very comfortable in new situations. I have plenty of experience handing out projects and giving instruction. I have two years of customer service and cashier work. I am very comfortable on the phone.
Entry-level accounts receivable. I also have experience doing weekly ordering for the store's inventory.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Teacher
St Patrick's Parish
Yorkville, Illinois
05.2025 - Current
- Assisted lead teacher in planning and implementing lesson plans.
- Helped maintain a safe and orderly learning environment.
- Supervised small group activities.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills among students by posing thought-provoking questions during class discussions.
Supervisor
Ace Hardware
Sandwich, Illinois
04.2024 - Current
- Supervised daily store operations and maintained high customer service standards.
- Trained new employees on store policies and product knowledge.
- Managed inventory levels and organized stockroom for efficient retrieval.
- Assisted customers in locating products and offered personalized recommendations.
- Oversaw cash register operations and ensured accurate transaction processing.
- Implemented visual merchandising strategies to enhance product displays.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and organized store environment.
- Implemented new operational procedures, increasing efficiency.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
Education
High School Diploma -
Yorkville High School
Yorkville05-2023
Skills
- Social media management
- classroom management
- student assessment
- activity supervision
- critical thinking
- customer service
- employee training
- inventory management
- visual merchandising
- effective communication
- team collaboration
- problem solving
- adaptive learning
References
References available upon request.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 5-8 staff members at time.
- Gained role of supervisor within the first year of work.
- Excellent communication both in person and on the phone.
- Kept a tidy and organized work space.
- Intro experience with accounts receivable.
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
St Patrick's Parish
05.2025 - Current
Supervisor
Ace Hardware
04.2024 - Current
High School Diploma -
Yorkville High School