Kristie Garner
Newberry,SC
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Newberry County School District
07.2007 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Increased student literacy rates by implementing targeted reading strategies in individualized instruction plans.
- Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of interactive teaching methods, such as group projects and hands-on activities.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through small groups or individualized help and modified lesson plans.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance to help them adapt to their new roles successfully.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students'' learning experiences outside the traditional classroom setting.
- Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.
- Checked on instructor lessons and communication in order to assess quality of education and assistance offered to students.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
Assistant Store Manager
Cato
01.2018 - 11.2018
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
- Processed payments for credit and debit cards and returned proper change for cash transactions.
- Mentored new employees on company policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure their success within the organization.
- Streamlined processes within the store''s operations by organizing merchandise layouts for easy access.
- Worked to meet or exceed special targets for credit card applications, special donations and specific product promotions.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
Key Holder
Lane Bryant
06.2003 - 03.2009
- Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their skills to advance within the company successfully.
- Mentored new sales associates to contribute to store's positive culture.
- Trained newly hired sales team in upselling techniques.
- Maintained clean, adequately stocked, and organized store by streamlining daily operations and introducing new procedures.
- Maintained focus during busy times and delegated tasks to employees to keep business running smoothly.
Education
Master of Arts - Education
Southern Wesleyan University
Greenwood, SC12.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Clemson University
Clemson, SC12.2006
Skills
- Teacher Mentoring
- Instructional Leadership
- Store Organization
- Records Management
- Store Opening and Closing
- Retail Operations
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Time Management
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
Timeline
Assistant Store Manager
Cato
01.2018 - 11.2018
Teacher
Newberry County School District
07.2007 - Current
Key Holder
Lane Bryant
06.2003 - 03.2009
Master of Arts - Education
Southern Wesleyan University
Bachelor of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Clemson University
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