Karen Sota
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Resourceful in whatever job attained. Able to handle diverse job requirements and meet company goals. Consistently looks for ways to improve operations and personal contributions to increase team success against challenging performance targets. Resolves problems tactfully, keeping employees and customers satisfied with fast, accurate ideas. Type more than 100 wpm with experience in many years as working as a chat life coach online. Great customer service skills and the ability to understand people. Intuitive to everyone's strengths and very empathic and positive. A thriving entrepreneur for many years which helps with making good, well thought out decisions. Dedicated team player bringing knowledge from background to every opportunity. Trustworthy and dependable to show up to work and conquer the tasks at hand. Complete assignments in timely manner. Wrote many articles online regarding love and relationships and have exceptional reviews from work as life coach in the past. Graduated with high 3.9 GPA from Phoenix University Online College Education. Follow instructions easily and always eager to learn more. A leader wherever because of positive attitude and attention to detail. Passion for always learning more.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Packer
Independent Pharmacy Cooperative
Phoenix, Arizona
10.2018 - Current
- Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
- Completed daily orders with expert picking and packing of shipments.
- Complied with safety, health and environmental regulations as prescribed by law.
- Protected materials for transport by correctly packaging products in boxes and crates.
- Performed required housekeeping to keep work areas clean such as sweeping floors, putting trash in trash containers and picking up product from floor.
- Monitored outgoing packages for proper labels and accurate address information.
- Lifted and unloaded containers of parcels onto equipment for transportation to sort stations.
- Quickly and properly wrapped and boxed items, maintaining uniformity to meet fulfillment targets.
Retail Store Owner
KMS Homebound Collectibles -Online
Phoenix, Arizona
07.2009 - Current
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Provided financial management through preparation of bank deposits and settlement of sales, returns and transaction reports.
- Studied market to determine optimal pricing of goods and services and to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
- Devised processes to boost long-term business success and increase profit levels.
- Capitalized on social media platforms to increase market awareness and recruit sales agents.
- Achieved sales goals and increased revenue and profits through productive strategy development and organizational leadership.
- Maintained updated knowledge of regulatory changes to adjust business operations accordingly.
- Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
- Enhanced product awareness by taking pictures of new and available product offerings and posting to company's website and media accounts.
Relationship Life Coach
Self Employed
Phoenix, Arizona
04.2007 - 10.2018
- Helped clients build life management and coping skills to handle daily needs and specific stressors. Over 500 plus clients.
- Encouraged clients to set and achieve reasonable goals on daily basis.
- Facilitated group sessions and learning discussions to further objectives.
- Connected clients with available resources to improve plan success.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- Intuitive to client's needs and empathic in helping.
- Chat sessions
- Type over 100 plus words per minute
Daycare Owner/Operator
Sota Family Childcare- Self Employed
Norco , CA
10.1996 - 10.2009
- Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
- Attended professional meetings and conferences to maintain and improve professional competence.
- Reviewed curriculum to evaluate success and recommend and implement changes.
- Implemented school policies, procedures and systems to promote safe and healthy environment in compliance with state standards.
- Upheld sound financial principles to keep program operating within budget levels, maximizing resource utilization while minimizing costs.
- Stayed current on CPR codes and Safety guidelines to maintain compliant program operations in California.
- Worked 12 hours plus a day
- Watched children 3 months to 12 years old.
Education
Associate of Arts - Psychology
University of Phoenix
Online College Education10.2011
Skills
- Tagging and Labeling
- Integrity and Dependability
- 100 wpm typing skills
- Team Communication
- Chat online experience 14 years
- Packing and Scanning
- Production Efficiency
- Critical Thinking
- Quality Assurance and Control
- Active Listening and Communication
- Pallet Building and Wrapping
- Redid the packing department to run in a more efficient matter in the way of how it was set up, how work was distributed, and team effort made easier in a busy environment
Singing
I grew up auditioning for many things such as plays, restaurants and talent shows. While I wanted to do more with it , I find that today I just enjoy karaoke with friends and family and having a good time.
Timeline
Head Packer
Independent Pharmacy Cooperative
10.2018 - Current
Retail Store Owner
KMS Homebound Collectibles -Online
07.2009 - Current
Relationship Life Coach
Self Employed
04.2007 - 10.2018
Daycare Owner/Operator
Sota Family Childcare- Self Employed
10.1996 - 10.2009
Associate of Arts - Psychology
University of Phoenix
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