Kimberly Carrier
Spring Hill,KS
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Vinita Public Schools
10.2025 - Current
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
- Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
Toddler Teacher Assistant
Primrose School of North Olathe
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Supervision of all daily class activities for group of children
- Maintain upkeep of the classroom to ensure the space is safe, sanitized, and organized
- Maintain/reinforce rules and guidelines for children to follow
- Attend staff meetings and in-service seminars to discuss/implement new policies and curriculum for child development
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
Store Manager
Dry Goods
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
- Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
- Set effective store schedules based on forecasted customer levels, individual employee knowledge, and service requirements.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
Assistant Manager
Dry Goods
02.2021 - 10.2021
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
Keyholder
Dry Goods
11.2020 - 02.2021
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and promote long-term loyalty for increased sales.
- Met sales targets consistently for each shift by positively engaging customers and delivering high levels of service.
- Assisted with team responsibilities by cleaning, managing cash registers, and product merchandising.
- Oversaw store operations by counting cash drawers, reviewing equipment management, and supervising staff.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
Boutique
Cherokee Yacht Club
07.2020 - 10.2020
- Perform cashier duties
- Opening and closing the store
- Assist with customer needs in store
- Inventory – pricing items and stocking
- Organization – sizing clothes
Private Nanny
Self Employed
08.2018 - 10.2020
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
Food Runner/Cabana Girl
Cherokee Yacht Club
05.2018 - 07.2020
- Food Runner
- Keep things stocked
- Run orders to the assigned table
- Clean the kitchen
- Organize items with each other
- Cabana Girl
- Opening and closing bar
- Talk with club members
- Clean tables
- Take table orders
- Put orders in
Busser
Arrowhead Yacht Club
03.2017 - 05.2018
- Developed excellent relationships with managers and fellow team members to support team success and positive work environment.
- Worked quickly, communicated with other staff and always looked for better ways of completing tasks to improve productivity and keep tables ready for incoming guests.
- Organized and cleaned assigned sections by sanitizing and cleaning table, counter, and kitchen surfaces.
- Worked well in diverse team settings by partnering with others to complete tasks.
- Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
- Kept close eye on customers to quickly spot leaving guests and clear tables for future patrons.
- Reset and cleaned tables quickly to prepare for new customers.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Early Childhood Education
Fort Hays State University
12-2026
Associates Degree - Social Science
Northeastern Oklahoma A&M
12.2020
High School -
Ketchum High School
05.2018
Skills
- Work well with a team or individually
- Innovative thinker and ability to find and present business opportunities
- Ability to work with a register
- Ability to merchandise a sales floor
- Ability to complete the hiring process for potential new employees
- Ability to do payroll
- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and changing work environment
- Extremely organized and dependable
- Ability to provide excellent customer service
- Proficient in AS400
- Able to schedule employees efficiently with payroll hours
AWARDS
University of Kansas Transfer Scholarship – 2020, President’s Honor Roll Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College – 2020, Chickasaw Nation Scholarships – 2018-2021, Cheerleading State Championship Title – 2017
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Vinita Public Schools
10.2025 - Current
Toddler Teacher Assistant
Primrose School of North Olathe
05.2022 - 10.2022
Store Manager
Dry Goods
10.2021 - 04.2022
Assistant Manager
Dry Goods
02.2021 - 10.2021
Keyholder
Dry Goods
11.2020 - 02.2021
Boutique
Cherokee Yacht Club
07.2020 - 10.2020
Private Nanny
Self Employed
08.2018 - 10.2020
Food Runner/Cabana Girl
Cherokee Yacht Club
05.2018 - 07.2020
Busser
Arrowhead Yacht Club
03.2017 - 05.2018
Bachelor’s Degree - Early Childhood Education
Fort Hays State University
Associates Degree - Social Science
Northeastern Oklahoma A&M
High School -
Ketchum High School