Kelly Bressler
Summary
I am an organized and dependable student seeking a recommendation letter for the DePaul University's College of Law. I have skills in writing, logistical reasoning, communication, and teamwork that will be beneficial in applying myself to law school. Due from my experience in college I am an effective independent learner that is full of motivation to meet all required deadlines while continually wanting to learn more about the law and its applicability. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Tutor
Self-employed
10.2021 - 05.2022
- Collaborated with my student to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
- Provided homework assistance using specific curriculum and materials.
- Supported my student with helpful study habits and exam strategies.
- Used personalized learning plans to guide my student to a deeper understanding of course material and learning styles.
- Met with parents to discuss student progress, address any concerns, and to create appropriate tutoring lessons.
- Worked closely with students on specific class struggles, closely reviewing materials and assignments to offer targeted help.
Sales Associate
Talbots
08.2019 - 12.2019
- While I worked at Talbots, I was responsible for proving customer service to patrons while organizing the show floor of clothing
- I had worked in displaying the articles of clothing in a particular order of display, concentrated upon details
- I had additionally used cash handling skills as I worked the cash register daily, while working with the customers to provide a comfortable shopping environment.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
Fitness Center Staff Member
Fitness, Foothills Recreation & Aquatic Center
09.2018 - 05.2019
- My previous job at Foothills was to provide great customer service in aiding members use of the fitness centers gym equipment
- Along with this I assured that the facility is well cleaned, and all the equipment was maintained
- I had also handled members' questions and concerns about the facility in person as well as over the phone
- At the fitness center I helped to create a clean, safe, and helpful environment to exercise at.
- Assessed staff needs and offered assistance with checking in patrons during busy times.
- Greeted customers and offered them assistance.
- Handled customer complaints in a professional and courteous manner.
- Promptly responded to all requests for assistance.
- Enforced rules and held customers accountable for not following gym regulations.
Volunteer
08.2016 - 05.2019
- Throughout the last three years of high school, I had spent nearly each weekend volunteering at least one day at different organizations including Habitat for Humanity, Feed my Starving Children, and my favorite Andre's House of Hospitality
- Here I got to work with the community to directly help the homeless community of Phoenix by making meals, distributing them, and cleaning up the area as to provide a respectful, safe, and clean environment for people
- Through the volunteer work I become more knowledgeable of the realities of the world beyond my own perspective, which is used each day
- Promotional Advertising
- While working at my schools student run store I created individualized monthly promotional displays outside of the store as well as in the buildings display case to bring in more traffic and increase sales for the store
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- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Participated in volunteer orientations and training sessions to learn about organizational changes and mission updates.
- Completed daily domestic tasks in shelters and group homes to assist people in need.
Student Store Worker
Mountain Ridge High School
08.2015 - 05.2019
- Throughout the four years I have worked in the student run store I was responsible for selling items such as beverages, notebooks, balloon orders, sweatshirts, and most anything a student may want at school
- This job taught me organizational skills to display a wide variety of items in a confined area, as well as in promoting such items to the student consumers
- As a worker I daily used cash handling skills and suggestive selling while attending to a customer
- In my last year I had gotten experience in leadership by training others in creating promotional displays or in maintaining the store.
- Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
- Maintained tidy and organized environment to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Maintained excellent customer service and positive attitude towards guest, customers, and fellow teammates.
- Regularly communicated with management to provide feedback and updates.
- Took and followed detailed directions from others.
- Priced and stocked products to maintain organized inventory and stock.
- Operated cash register to manage payments and provide receipts for proof of transaction.
- Trained new employees to apply best practices and comply with store policies and procedures.
- Picked, sorted and processed customer orders to manage order fulfillment and increase sales.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
- Conducted product demonstrations to highlight features and redirect objections to positive aspects.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
DePaul University
Chicago, IL06.2023
Skills
- Skills & Abilities
- Leadership
- With work in the Lead2 Feed program and a leadership position in Interact through my high school I have learned to help guild others to our goal through corporative teamwork
- Organization
- While working in sales a main portion of my job entailed organizing the store as well as the back storage to efficiently run sales with ease, this skill is used most often along my own life as well Additionally, organization of my schoolwork while at DePaul along the online courses reflected my skill for managing my course work in a timely manner
- Sales
- I have taken four years of marketing course work to become NAF track certified, while continued helping in the student store and in Talbots through selling items from food to clothing
- Communication
- At Foothills working in customer service my main job was aiding members in any questions or concerns they may have at the facility to assure all the members' needs are meet This is additionally reflected in my communication to professors during the school year to remain on track for my studies
- Technological literacy
- I am proficient in all windows applications including word, power point, and excel, with additional knowledge in creating web pages or web functions using Python
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Organization and Planning Skills
- Creative Writing
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Operational Efficiency
- Conflict Resolution Tactics
- Critical Thinking
- Computer Proficiency and Microsoft Office
- Social Perceptiveness
- Time Management
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Self-Motivated
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
Tutor
Self-employed
10.2021 - 05.2022
Sales Associate
Talbots
08.2019 - 12.2019
Fitness Center Staff Member
Fitness, Foothills Recreation & Aquatic Center
09.2018 - 05.2019
Volunteer
08.2016 - 05.2019
Student Store Worker
Mountain Ridge High School
08.2015 - 05.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
DePaul University
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