Kristi Clark
Fort Collins,CO
Summary
Dedicated professional focused on discovering a career that integrates diverse skills and competencies, cultivated through work experience.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Director
Young Peoples Learning Center
Fort Collins, Colorado
08.2023 - 09.2025
- Supervised daily activities to ensure a safe environment for children, families and staff
- Maintained records to ensure compliance with state licensing requirements, health department requirements, and implemented strategies to reach the highest rating in Colorado Shines
Preschool Teacher and Interim Director
City of Fort Collins
Fort Collins, Colorado
03.2014 - 08.2022
- Implemented age-appropriate curriculum aligned with state education standards and guidelines.
- Trained and mentored assistant teachers in classroom management and educational techniques.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate children's progress and adapt teaching methods accordingly.
- Oversaw day-to-day activities of preschool
- Provided guidance to teachers on lesson planning and instructional strategies that would lead to better learning outcomes among students.
Senior Associate
World Financial Group Wfg
Fort Collins, Colorado
03.2008 - 03.2020
- Recruited and trained new life insurance agents
- Coordinated weekly training sessions for all agents on the Fort Collins team
- Assisted clients in selecting appropriate life insurance policies.
- Conducted thorough needs assessments to determine coverage requirements.
- Processed applications and managed policy documentation efficiently.
- Employed by supervising agent to provide customer service to her clients, and track policies through the approval process
Sales Floor Associate
Target
Fort Collins, Colorado
07.2012 - 04.2014
- Assisted customers with product selection and inquiries on the sales floor.
- Organized and restocked merchandise to maintain a visually appealing store layout.
- Operated cash register, processing transactions efficiently for a positive checkout experience.
- Collaborated with team members to execute promotional displays and seasonal setups.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in changing room, as well as operating the phone system that was located there
Baby Registry Consultant
Toys R Us
Fort Collins, Colorado
10.2009 - 01.2011
- Assisted customers in selecting baby products for personalized registries
- Provided product knowledge to help clients make informed decisions.
- Managed registry setup process and ensured accuracy of entries.
- Resolved customer inquiries regarding registry policies and product availability.
Financial Services Representative
Home State Bank and Norlarco Credit Union
Fort Collins, Colorado
05.1997 - 07.2002
- Assisted clients with account inquiries and transaction processing.
- Educated customers on financial products and services available.
- Processed loan applications and gathered necessary documentation.
- Collaborated with team members to resolve client issues effectively.
- Maintained accurate records of customer interactions and transactions.
- Responsible for opening and closing of the branch duties
- Responsible for a cash drawer, back up teller duties
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO12-2004
Bachelor of Science - Mass Communications, Minor in Public Relations
University of Nebraska At Kearney
Kearney, NE12-1992
Skills
- Training and mentoring
- Customer engagement
- Record maintenance
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Policy documentation
- Staff supervision
Timeline
Director
Young Peoples Learning Center
08.2023 - 09.2025
Preschool Teacher and Interim Director
City of Fort Collins
03.2014 - 08.2022
Sales Floor Associate
Target
07.2012 - 04.2014
Baby Registry Consultant
Toys R Us
10.2009 - 01.2011
Senior Associate
World Financial Group Wfg
03.2008 - 03.2020
Financial Services Representative
Home State Bank and Norlarco Credit Union
05.1997 - 07.2002
Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Studies
Colorado State University
Bachelor of Science - Mass Communications, Minor in Public Relations
University of Nebraska At Kearney