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Jaycie Knudsen

Savannah,GA

Summary

Highly motivated individual with comprehensive experience in academic settings. Proven ability to contribute to complex projects, demonstrating strong analytical skills, critical thinking, and adaptability. Collaborative team player committed to achieving measurable outcomes and fostering positive, results-driven environment. Adept at managing multiple tasks, problem-solving, and effectively communicating with diverse groups.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

Polka Dots
11.2024 - Current
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Increased sales revenue by building strong rapport with customers and recommending appropriate products based on their needs.

Recruitment Specialist

BlazerJobs
03.2024 - 11.2024
  • Promptly corresponded with applicants and coordinated and conducted interviews.
  • Maintained an updated database of potential candidates for future opportunities, allowing for quick access to a qualified talent pool.
  • Managed candidate pipelines by meeting all weekly recruitment metrics of 100 calls a week and 25 job posts a week, ensuring a steady flow of qualified applicants for open roles.
  • Analyzed recruitment metrics regularly to identify trends and areas for improvement in sourcing strategies or processes.


Marketing Assistant

Tower Beer, Wine & Spirits
04.2023 - 12.2023


  • Utilized Adobe Photoshop and Canva Pro to design and create informational flyers and advertisements.
  • Input new data, updated old records and cross-checked information to keep marketing database up-to-date.
  • Conducted thorough research to construct creative and fresh ideas.
  • Compiled product, market, and customer data to generate informed sales and profit projections.
  • Assembled reports and presentations to share insights and recommendations with stakeholders.
  • Collected, analyzed and summarized data and trends to provide marketing tracking and research.

Curbside Specialist

Tower Beer, Wine & Spirits
10.2022 - 12.2023
  • Reviewed up, but not limited to, 70 orders prior to pick up for accuracy and purchase-by dates.
  • Performed effectively in self-directed work environment, managing day-to-day operations and decisions.
  • Collaborated with managers to provide customer feedback and recommend operational changes to meet needs.
  • Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.



Manager

Polka Dots
04.2017 - 07.2022
  • Confidently gave product recommendations to customers based off of unique customer needs.
  • Worked with owner and advertising directors to optimize promotions and increased sales by 20%.
  • Completed seasonal windows, dressed mannequins and uniquely arranged in-store displays to showcase available products.
  • Educated other employees on new merchandise during seasonal and off seasonal workshops.
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.

Lead Teacher

Wilmington Island Presbyterian Preschool
08.2018 - 05.2022


  • Enhanced 2-year-old students understanding of rules, safety and behavioral guidelines and disciplinary protocols by redesigning and simplifying them.
  • Designed and facilitated author and career-themed literacy weeks, integrating books, art projects, and interactive activities to strengthen comprehension and creativity
  • Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
  • Designed lesson plans for teaching staff and worked closely with administration for compliance with state curriculum.

Assistant Teacher

Wilmington Island Presbyterian Preschool
08.2016 - 04.2017
  • Organized classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Oversaw groups of up to 15 students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety and security.
  • Supported teacher in developing literary based lesson plans and projects for book themed weeks.

Education

Bachelor Of Interdisciplinary Studies - Public Policy And Analysis

Georgia Southern University
Savannah, GA
05.2022

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Care And Education

Savannah Technical College
Savannah, GA
08-2018

Skills

  • Efficient in Microsoft, Adobe, Canva and Excel
  • Reporting and Performance Analysis
  • Data Entry and Analysis
  • Clerical and Administrative skills
  • Filing
  • Performance Goals
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Market Research
  • Time management

Accomplishments

  • Inducted into the Phi Theta Kappa International Honors Society for having a 4.0 GPA.
  • TCC, Early Childhood Education- Savannah Technical college, 2018
  • Dean's List Spring semester of 2021 while enrolled in 12 credit hours.

Timeline

Sales Associate

Polka Dots
11.2024 - Current

Recruitment Specialist

BlazerJobs
03.2024 - 11.2024

Marketing Assistant

Tower Beer, Wine & Spirits
04.2023 - 12.2023

Curbside Specialist

Tower Beer, Wine & Spirits
10.2022 - 12.2023

Lead Teacher

Wilmington Island Presbyterian Preschool
08.2018 - 05.2022

Manager

Polka Dots
04.2017 - 07.2022

Assistant Teacher

Wilmington Island Presbyterian Preschool
08.2016 - 04.2017

Bachelor Of Interdisciplinary Studies - Public Policy And Analysis

Georgia Southern University

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Care And Education

Savannah Technical College

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