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Justin Thompson

Buffalo,NY

Summary

Informed Teaching Assistant offering 6 months school-year background working with students at elementary and middle school levels. Skilled in assisting teachers with classroom functions, and individual and group instruction. Talented in using various strategies to model positive behavior and maintain classroom discipline. Punctual, focused on fostering environment conducive to student learning. Polished in supporting classroom management and learner engagement goals. Learns quickly and confidently uses technology to assist with communications, and small group instruction. Focused on helping each student reach full potential.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Financial Professional Associate

Equitable Advisors
Williamsville, NY
11.2021 - Current
  • Initiated conversations with clients to uncover financial needs, cross-sell products and services and make referrals to business partners to meet sales goals.
  • Furnished requested financial data and reports to investors and prepared analysis to support risk management
  • Analyzed client capital structures and plans to determine financial viability and productivity of intended investments
  • Performed data validation, produced financial reporting and managed projects and related tasks to reduce costs and increase revenue

Sales Consultant

Raymour And Flannigan
Amherst , NY
10.2018 - 11.2021
  • Used consultative sales approach to understand customer needs and recommend relevant offerings.
  • Responded to telephone and in-person requests for information.
  • Followed up with existing customers to provide additional support and address concerns.
  • Provided sales and customer service assistance to walk-in traffic
  • Achieved top performance by strategically adapting to rapidly changing, competitive environment.
  • Applied knowledge of market and full range of innovative and unique products to meet customer needs, expanding company's customer base.
  • Increased sales by fostering relationships with customers, implementing business strategies and suggesting areas for improvement.
  • Completed orders and organized product deliveries to meet customer timetables.

Sales Associate

AT&T Wireless
Cheektowaga, NY
06.2017 - 07.2018
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.

Classroom Teacher's Aide

Enterprise Charter School
Buffalo, NY
01.2017 - 06.2017
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
  • Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
  • Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
  • Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
  • Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals and objectives.
  • Worked under direction of licensed teacher in and outside of classroom.
  • Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness before submission for grading.
  • Distributed learning materials such as worksheets, textbooks and supplemental activities.
  • Encouraged dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and cooperation.
  • Tutored students in reading, language arts and other subjects.

Sales Consultant

Best Buy
Amherst, NY
09.2015 - 06.2017
  • Used consultative sales approach to understand customer needs and recommend relevant offerings.
  • Responded to telephone and in-person requests for information.
  • Followed up with existing customers to provide additional support and address concerns.
  • Provided sales and customer service assistance to walk-in traffic
  • Applied knowledge of market and full range of innovative and unique products to meet customer needs, expanding company's customer base.
  • Completed orders and organized product deliveries to meet customer timetables.
  • Maintained organized, presentable merchandise to drive continuous sales.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Economics

State University of New York At Buffalo
Buffalo, New York
05.2016

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences

New York State Community College At Niagara
Niagara Falls, NY
05.2014

Skills

A unique blend of educational and business skills

  • Account Performance Reviews
  • Client Recruiting and Retention
  • Government Regulations
  • Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
  • Enthusiasm for Students and Teaching
  • Tutoring and Mentoring
  • Computer and Microsoft Office Skills
  • Teacher Support

Awards

* 1st Place Business contest 2021


* 1st Place trophy Tae Kahn Do (Red Belt)


* Various Medals in Track and Field

Timeline

Financial Professional Associate

Equitable Advisors
11.2021 - Current

Sales Consultant

Raymour And Flannigan
10.2018 - 11.2021

Sales Associate

AT&T Wireless
06.2017 - 07.2018

Classroom Teacher's Aide

Enterprise Charter School
01.2017 - 06.2017

Sales Consultant

Best Buy
09.2015 - 06.2017

Bachelor of Science - Economics

State University of New York At Buffalo

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences

New York State Community College At Niagara

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