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Kate Kelly

Little Silver,NJ

Summary

An organized and motivated professional, leveraging exceptional time management, communication, and multitasking skills developed as a stay-at-home mom, eager to re-enter the workforce.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Stay-at-Home Mom

Self Employed Web
Little Silver, NJ
04.2008 - Current
  • Manage and organize household activities, budget and schedules for my four children (ages 16, 14, 12, & 10)
  • Provide educational and emotional support to family members
  • Navigate complex interpersonal challenges, mediating issues to build vital communication and conflict resolution skills
  • Multi-year PTO volunteer, including past role as an executive board member
  • Assisting in classrooms as Classroom Parent at various grade levels, school library volunteer, chaperoning field trips, and aiding in planning annual district wide fundraising events

Fifth Grade Elementary School Teacher

Avon Board of Education
Avon-by-the-Sea, NJ
08.2007 - 04.2008
  • Implemented multiple methods to improve student educational success
  • Prepared, administered and graded daily work and tests to evaluate student's progress
  • Managed classroom behavior by implementing proactive strategies for a safe learning environment
  • Collaborated with other teachers to develop cross-curricular units that integrated multiple subject areas into one project or task

Part-Time Retail Sales Associate

Ann Taylor, J. Crew, Pottery Barn
Short Hills, NJ
04.2004 - 08.2007
  • Assisted customers with finding the right product for their needs by answering merchandise questions and offering suggestions for additional items that may be of interest
  • Developed and maintained relationships with regular customers, providing personalized service to encourage repeat business
  • Provided excellent customer service, resolving issues and answering queries promptly
  • Managed loyalty programs, signing up new members and explaining benefits to enhance customer retention
  • Maintained knowledge of sales and promotions, return policies and security practices
  • Opened and closed cash registers by counting money, separating charge slips and balancing drawers

Third and Fifth Grade Elementary School Teacher

Watchung Board of Education
Watchung , NJ
08.2005 - 06.2007
  • Facilitated a positive learning environment by implementing classroom management techniques
  • Worked collaboratively with special education staff members to ensure that all students had access to necessary resources
  • Participated in professional development workshops to improve teaching skills and knowledge
  • Involved parents in student education by cultivating strong relationships

Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

Pfizer
Parsippany, NJ
03.2003 - 04.2004
  • Educated doctors on Pfizer pharmecuticals with a focus on the brands Celebrex and Zoloft
  • Scheduled appointments, cultivated and maintained relationships with healthcare professionals and key decision-makers to increase product awareness and sell specific products
  • Strengthened branding initiatives by coordinating monthly events to maximize outreach
  • Maintained accurate records of sales activity using CRM software systems

Inside Sales Representative

Software House International, SHI
Somerset, NJ
09.1997 - 03.2003
  • Supported and collaborated with outside sales representatives to determine strategic sales approaches for Fortune 500 customers
  • Prepared and delivered sales presentations to customers and participated in trade shows and conventions
  • Produced sales documents, finalized deals and filed records, as well as followed up on pending orders and inquiries in a timely manner
  • Utilized CRM software to track sales, communicate with team members, and prepare weekly reports summarizing sales activities, forecasts and performance metrics

Education

Master of Arts - Education

St. Peter's University
Jersey City, NJ
05-2005

Bachelor of Science - Business

Georgian Court University
Lakewood, NJ
05-1997

Skills

  • Outgoing Personality and Savy "People Person"
  • Time Management and Problem-Solving
  • Organization, Multi-tasking, and Adaptability
  • Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency

Timeline

Stay-at-Home Mom

Self Employed Web
04.2008 - Current

Fifth Grade Elementary School Teacher

Avon Board of Education
08.2007 - 04.2008

Third and Fifth Grade Elementary School Teacher

Watchung Board of Education
08.2005 - 06.2007

Part-Time Retail Sales Associate

Ann Taylor, J. Crew, Pottery Barn
04.2004 - 08.2007

Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

Pfizer
03.2003 - 04.2004

Inside Sales Representative

Software House International, SHI
09.1997 - 03.2003

Master of Arts - Education

St. Peter's University

Bachelor of Science - Business

Georgian Court University
Kate Kelly