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SalesAssociate

Karin Clark

Scotland,CT

Summary

Proactive Sales Associate, Paraprofessional, Office Manager, and Library Assistant with comprehensive experience in customer engagement, classroom management, office administration, and library services. Skilled in cash handling, behavioral support, financial reconciliation, and inventory management. Bringing strong problem-solving abilities, reliability, and a commitment to fostering positive environments.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

The Hoot
11.2023 - 12.2023
  • 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.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.

Paraprofessional

Scotland Elementary School
01.2004 - 06.2023
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
  • Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
  • Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
  • Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
  • Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.

Office Manager

Girard A. Chapnick, M.D.
09.1990 - 04.1995
  • Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
  • Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
  • Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
  • Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.

Library Assistant

New Canaan Public Library
09.1982 - 08.1992
  • Organized library shelves, materials and equipment in clear, alphabetized order.
  • Maintained a well-organized collection through diligent shelving, shelf-reading, and inventory management tasks.
  • Answered questions from patrons and helped to find desired materials.
  • Handled check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
  • Placed books on proper shelves when returned to circulation.
  • Located library materials, resources and technologies to fulfill patron requests.
  • Ensured welcoming atmosphere, maintaining clean and orderly reading and study areas.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Finance

University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC
05.1990

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Time Management
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Friendly and Helpful
  • Reliable and Responsible

Timeline

Sales Associate

The Hoot
11.2023 - 12.2023

Paraprofessional

Scotland Elementary School
01.2004 - 06.2023

Office Manager

Girard A. Chapnick, M.D.
09.1990 - 04.1995

Library Assistant

New Canaan Public Library
09.1982 - 08.1992

Bachelor of Science - Finance

University of North Carolina Wilmington

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