Kathleen Blanchard
Jackson,MI
Summary
Seasoned retail sales associate with strong background in customer service and sales. Skilled at meeting customer needs, optimizing product displays, and driving sales growth. Demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with customers, resulting in repeat business and increased loyalty. Past roles have resulted in significant improvements in store performance through proactive initiatives.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Teacher 6th Grade & Assistant Principal
St. John School
Jackson, MI
08.2024 - Current
- Engaged students through lecture and discussion, increasing classroom interaction to build inclusive learning environment.
- Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
- Provided guidance and support to teachers, staff and students in the school.
Product Specialist & Sales Associate
Hallmark
Tysons Corner, VA
08.2013 - 06.2015
- Everyday and seasonal card specialist: provided customer service support to answer inquiries about product features, pricing, and availability.
- Performed cashier duties such as ringing up sales, processing payments, and issuing receipts.
- Restocked shelves, racks and bins with latest merchandise and changed signage to promote special items.
Cashier
Victory Supermarkets
Athol, MA
06.1998 - 05.2000
- Processed efficient and accurate cash, check, debit and credit card payments using Point-of-Sale system.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Counted money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure amounts were correct.
Front of Store Manager and Cashier
Bill's Market
Athol, MA
10.1993 - 08.1996
- Front of Store Manager: open and close store, assist back of store meat counter, receive orders, cut checks, stock new product
- Cashier: close sales, issue refunds, balance register drawer, maintain order and cleanliness store
- Updated and maintained store signage and displays.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Marymount University
Arlington, VA05-2011
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Franciscan University of Steubenville
Steubenville, OH05.1996
High School Diploma -
Immaculate Hear of Mary Catholic School
Still River, MA05.2000
Skills
- Exceptional customer service
- Positive and professional
- Effective communication
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Cash register operation
- Visual merchandising
Skills
Advanced, Proficient, Organized, efficient, Excellent, Advanced
Affiliations
- Photography
- Oil Painting
- Knitting
- Sewing
- Paper Crafts
- Baking
Certification
- Michigan Teaching Certificate, K-8
- CPR Certificate
Timeline
Teacher 6th Grade & Assistant Principal
St. John School
08.2024 - Current
Product Specialist & Sales Associate
Hallmark
08.2013 - 06.2015
Cashier
Victory Supermarkets
06.1998 - 05.2000
Front of Store Manager and Cashier
Bill's Market
10.1993 - 08.1996
Master of Arts - Education
Marymount University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
Franciscan University of Steubenville
High School Diploma -
Immaculate Hear of Mary Catholic School
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