Started in the school system as cafeteria monitorial aide, where I spent most of my time helping maintain order in the cafeteria during the student's lunch times
Moved into Food and Nutrition in 2020, where I received FNS' "Heart of the Program" award for EES in March 2021
In October of 2021, transferred to Human Resources department as Secretary/Receptionist. After working in this position for 1 month, I moved up to Administrative Assistant II. In this role, I assist applicants through the entire process from reviewing application, closing job postings, processing applicants in person, to then finalizing them as new hires.
In October of 2023, I became the Certification Assistant, where I help educators with their renewals and additions to their teaching certificate. I process paperwork for Salary Changes for teachers to help them obtain the appropriate salary based on education and credits earned. I also have continued the hiring process for Suncoast Technical College.
Retail Sales Representative
THE HAIN CELESTIAL GROUP
10.2011 - 03.2015
Sold organic and natural food and product to health food stores throughout New Mexico and southern Colorado
Worked independently to provide direct sales services, promotional support, store re-set coverage, vendor audits, and new item placement
Excelled in effective communication, and relationship building with store personnel.
Retail Sales Merchandiser on Natural Specialty Team
ADVANTAGE SALES AND MARKETING
05.2011 - 10.2011
Service, merchandise and sell natural food and health and body lines for sixty plus clients throughout New Mexico
Have built and maintain excellent relationships with store buyers, as well as attend store resets monthly.
Merchandising Representative for Enfamil Baby Formula
CROSSMARK
07.2009 - 04.2011
Visit various grocery store locations in the Metro Atlanta area, concentrating on minimizing number of product out-of-stocks and developing relationships with store management to improve sales.
OSP, May 2007-September 2007; Park Volunteer, February-May 2007
Florida Caverns State Park
02.2007 - 09.2007
As OPS, I worked mainly as a tour guide, taking visitors through the Florida Caverns
I researched the history of the cave extensively and informed the guest on various facts concerning the cave and the park itself
As a volunteer, I concentrated on exotic plant eradication, park clean-up, working at front entrance station, and developing an ethnobotanical program on local plants and past human uses.
Volunteer
Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge
09.2006 - 10.2006
Assisted with bird banding and data entry.
Education
B.A. in Anthropology -
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA
06.2005
Skills
Communication
Problem Solving Skills
Multitasking
Positive Customer Service
Organizational Skills
Dedicated
Timeline
Certification Assitant
SARASOTA COUNTY SCHOOLS
08.2019 - Current
Retail Sales Representative
THE HAIN CELESTIAL GROUP
10.2011 - 03.2015
Retail Sales Merchandiser on Natural Specialty Team
ADVANTAGE SALES AND MARKETING
05.2011 - 10.2011
Merchandising Representative for Enfamil Baby Formula
CROSSMARK
07.2009 - 04.2011
OSP, May 2007-September 2007; Park Volunteer, February-May 2007
Florida Caverns State Park
02.2007 - 09.2007
Volunteer
Tetlin National Wildlife Refuge
09.2006 - 10.2006
B.A. in Anthropology -
Georgia State University
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