Kristin Edford
Vandalia
Summary
Recently retired professional with over four years of experience in academic coordination and retail environments. Known for exceptional people skills, multitasking strengths, and a commitment to delivering personalized customer experiences that foster a sense of community.
Looking for part-time work that allows personal engagement with the community. Enjoys working in a people-oriented environment. Open to flexible working schedules.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Wild Birds Unlimited - Huber Heights
Huber Heights, OH
05.2022 - 01.2026
- Assisted customers in selecting products, providing personalized recommendations based on individual needs
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring product availability and accurate stock records
- Developed engaging displays to enhance product visibility and drive sales
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Supported seasonal promotions, improving customer engagement through strategic merchandising
- Provided personalized shopping experiences for repeat customers by remembering their preferences and offering tailored recommendations.
- Contributed to visual merchandising efforts by creating eye-catching displays that showcased products effectively and enticed shoppers to make purchases.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
Faculty & Academic Coordinator - Humanities
Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX
06.2010 - 08.2025
- Developed and implemented academic programs to enhance student engagement and retention.
- Coordinated faculty development workshops, promoting innovative teaching strategies and curriculum improvements.
- Analyzed student performance data to inform curriculum adjustments and improve educational outcomes.
- Led accreditation efforts, aligning program outcomes with institutional goals and standards.
- Managed scheduling and resource allocation for courses, ensuring optimal use of facilities and staff.
- Served on institutional committees dedicated to curriculum development, assessment strategies, faculty recruitment, diversity initiatives, or other relevant areas of focus within the university setting.
- Oversaw the development of online courses, ensuring accessibility to quality education for non-traditional students.
- Facilitated collaboration between departments, enhancing communication and streamlining administrative processes.
- Creative Mind Humanities Lecture Series - Coordinated guest speaker events to expose community and students to diverse perspectives and promote interdisciplinary dialogue.
- Mentored new faculty members, providing guidance on teaching methodologies and institutional policies.
Education
Master of Science - Humanities - Aesthetic Studies; Film Theory
University of Texas - Dallas
Richardson, TX05-2008
Master of Arts - Piano
American Conservatory of Music
Chicago, IL05-1978
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education - Voice, Piano
Illinois Benedictine University
Lisle, IL12-1975
High School Diploma -
Naperville Central High School
Naperville, IL06-1972
Skills
- Exceptional customer service
- Excellent people skills
- Outgoing personality
- Customer needs assessment
- Multi-tasking strength
- Goal oriented
- Reliable and punctual
- Money handling
- Verbal/written communication
- Flexible schedule
- Professional demeanor
Timeline
Sales Associate
Wild Birds Unlimited - Huber Heights
05.2022 - 01.2026
Faculty & Academic Coordinator - Humanities
Amarillo College
06.2010 - 08.2025
Master of Science - Humanities - Aesthetic Studies; Film Theory
University of Texas - Dallas
Master of Arts - Piano
American Conservatory of Music
Bachelor of Arts - Music Education - Voice, Piano
Illinois Benedictine University
High School Diploma -
Naperville Central High School