Passionate and creative professional with a growth mindset. Highly skilled at problem solving and motivating others while maintaining a positive environment.
Hi, I’m
Kenya Atkinson
Belleville,NJ
Summary
Overview
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool & Newark Public SchoolsNewark, NJ
Teacher
09.2011 - Current
Job overview
- Design and develop engaging learning opportunities for all stakeholders
- Conduct assessment of learner performance using formal and informal testing
- Deliver/facilitate in-person, live and asynchronous learning
- Consistently utilize data for needs analysis
- Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop, create and share innovative, research based strategies and best practices
Gap KidsParamus, NJ
Sales Associate
09.2007 - 09.2011
Job overview
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
Dial AmericaMahwah, NJ
Sales Associate
09.2010 - 05.2011
Job overview
- Conducted outbound and received inbound calls
- Sold and renewed subscriptions of Sirius Satellite Radio
- Provided brief trainings regarding the services
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Implemented up-selling strategies such as recommending accessories and complementary purchases to boost revenue.
Depasquale Salon SystemsFair Lawn, NJ
Assistant/Internship Student
09.2010 - 12.2010
Job overview
- Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities
- Created copy to promote the skincare brand CURES by Avance
- Built rapport with clients to facilitate trusting relationship and provide setting conducive to growth
- Contributed to content creation for company website
SodexoMahwah, NJ
Cashier
09.2008 - 05.2010
Job overview
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.
Education
Montclair State UniversityMontclair, NJ
Teaching Certificate from Early Childhood Education
12.2012
University Overview
Ramapo College of New JerseyMahwah NJ
Bachelor of Arts from Communications
05.2011
University Overview
- Relevant Coursework: PR Writing & Advertising
Skills
- Curriculum and training designer/developer
- Virtual facilitaor
- Data collector and analyzer
- Content trainer
Timeline
Teacher
Preschool & Newark Public Schools
09.2011 - Current
Sales Associate
Dial America
09.2010 - 05.2011
Assistant/Internship Student
Depasquale Salon Systems
09.2010 - 12.2010
Cashier
Sodexo
09.2008 - 05.2010
Sales Associate
Gap Kids
09.2007 - 09.2011
Montclair State University
Teaching Certificate from Early Childhood Education
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Bachelor of Arts from Communications
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