Hi, I’m
Jill Grell
Temecula,CA
"Virtue is the golden mean between two vices, the one of excess and the other of deficiency."
Aristotle
Summary
People skills proven in a wide range of occupations and settings. Teachable. Always punctual and dependable. Can be counted on to be pleasant, helpful, and exceed expectations. Enjoys serving people with a sincere heart. Does what is right. Wants new career challenges. Homeschooled four successful grown children all the way from K - 12th grade. Lifelong learner. Thankful and positive employee. Willing to do all jobs (even cleaning bathrooms) as "for the Lord, and not for people". Appreciates opportunities to be creative and flexible. Thrives in both team and individual activities. Comfortable in front of group.
Overview
7
years of professional experience
Work History
At Home Store
Retail Sales Associate
06.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
- Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
Ralph's Grocery Store
Floral Department Manager
05.2020 - 02.2021
Job overview
- Inventoried plants and flower care supplies and ordered more.
- Supervised two employees in floral department.
- Worked closely with clients to understand their needs and design flower arrangements that perfectly match their vision.
- Possess in-depth knowledge of various types of flowers and their seasonal availability.
- Increased sales with vibrant customer interaction and attentiveness
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
First Light Home Care
Caregiver
07.2018 - 03.2019
Job overview
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Improved relationships between clients and management by going above and beyond to create happy and memorable experiences
Eden Learning Academy
Middle School Teacher
08.2017 - 05.2018
Job overview
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Calvary Chapel Murrieta Christian School
Middle School Volleyball Coach
08.2016 - 12.2016
Job overview
- Created positive and encouraging environment to motivate athletes to give best efforts.
- Provided guidance and mentorship to volleyball athletes to help reach full potential.
- Evaluated individual knowledge, skills, and strengths, and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
- Stretched, warmed up, and completed conditioning exercises properly to reduce injuries.
- Coordinated with parents, boosters, and other resources to meet team needs involving equipment and travel arrangements.
- Inspired athletes to go on to higher levels of play and competition
Education
Northwestern College, St. Paul, MN
Bachelor of Arts from History
05.2000
University Overview
- Graduated magna cum laude
- Almost completed minor in Spanish
- Extracurricular Activities: Volleyball team, Symphonic Band
Skills
- Superior customer service
- Classroom Instruction
- Lesson Planning
- Curriculum design
- Excellent rapport with students, colleagues, and supervisors
- Self-Motivated
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Good Telephone Etiquette
- Comfortable meeting new people in new environments
- Organization and Time Management
- Dependable and Responsible
- Special events planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Field trip planning and executing
- Customer Needs Assessment
Accomplishments
- Won Caregiver of the Year award in 2018.
- Planned and hosted four Christmas Program/Banquets for Murrieta Temecula Republican Assembly.
- Designed, fund-raised, coordinated 300 hours of volunteer work to complete a 53' 4th of July parade float that won first place in Temecula Fourth of July Parade in 2012.
- Volunteered as Youth Leader for local church youth group and summer camp trips.
- Volunteered as Pre-K teacher for local church Sunday school class.
- Wrote and taught a Life Skills class curriculum for co-op school.
- Sailed to Catalina Island from San Diego on a 33' sailboat with husband and son.
Hobbies
Enjoys outdoor activities like camping, gardening, sailing, and swimming. Avid reader of history and current world events. Loves planning parties and getting people together for festivities.
Additional Information
Wife of professional truck driver for over 25 years. Homeschool mom for 20 years. Delighted in training and guiding children through quality curriculum, creative learning activities, life skills practice, and field trips in a consistent, disciplined, and fun-filled manner.
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Availability
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Timeline
Retail Sales Associate
At Home Store
06.2023 - Current
Floral Department Manager
Ralph's Grocery Store
05.2020 - 02.2021
Caregiver
First Light Home Care
07.2018 - 03.2019
Middle School Teacher
Eden Learning Academy
08.2017 - 05.2018
Middle School Volleyball Coach
Calvary Chapel Murrieta Christian School
08.2016 - 12.2016
Northwestern College
Bachelor of Arts from History
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