Kimberley Curry
Lubbock
Summary
Adaptable professional with a versatile background in education and retail. Known for strong classroom management and customer engagement skills, contributing to positive learning environments and effective communication with students and parents.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Assistant
Lubbock ISD
Lubbock
08.1999 - 01.2026
- Assisted teachers in implementing lesson plans and classroom activities.
- Organized classroom materials and resources for daily lessons.
- Supervised students during lunch and recess to promote safety and encourage social interaction.
- Participated in professional development sessions to enhance teaching strategies.
- Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Provided individualized and small group support to enhance understanding of classroom topics and foster student learning.
- Managed classroom organization and coordinated documents to streamline teacher support.
- Laminated teaching materials to increase durability under repeated use.
Retail Merchandiser,
Acosta Sales & Marketing
Lubbock
08.2010 - 06.2011
- Designed product displays to improve visual appeal and increase customer engagement.
- Created visual displays to showcase products in interactive and an engaging way.
- Collaborated with store management to optimize merchandise placement and inventory flow.
- Collaborated with store management to ensure effective implementation of promotional activities.
- Trained new team members on merchandising standards and company policies.
- Monitored stock levels to ensure timely replenishment of popular items.
- Cultivated relationships with retailers to ensure effective communication and support.
- Organized product displays in accordance with corporate guidelines.
- Reorganized sales floor to promote sales, displaying high demand products in prime locations.
- Assisted customers in selecting appropriate merchandise for their needs.
- Placed prices and descriptive signage to enhance displays and promote items.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures regarding safety regulations.
- Rotated products from stockroom out to department sales floor according to seasonal plans, promotional schedules, and style rotation plan.
- Maintained accurate inventory records of all stock items.
- Gathered and analyzed customer feedback on product availability, quality, and pricing to inform restocking decisions.
- Inspected stores regularly for proper stocking and display of products.
- Participated in weekly meetings with store managers to discuss upcoming promotions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Wayland Baptist University
Lubbock, TX02-2001
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
South Plains College
Levelland, TX05-1999
Skills
- Classroom management
- Lesson planning
- Customized instruction
- Student assessment
- Child supervision
- Resource organization
- Time management
- Adaptability to change
- Learning agility
- Communication skills
- Visual merchandising
- Merchandise presentation
- Product knowledge
- Sales strategy
- Customer engagement
- Relationship management
- Inventory management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Retail Merchandiser,
Acosta Sales & Marketing
08.2010 - 06.2011
Teacher's Assistant
Lubbock ISD
08.1999 - 01.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Wayland Baptist University
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
South Plains College