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Laura Garza

McKinney,Tx

Summary

Focused on promoting intellectual, emotional and social development in children. Knowledgeable about organizing supplies, developing lesson plans and introducing relevant topics in age-appropriate ways. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Preschool support staff

McKinney ISD
Mckinny, TEXAS
10.2023 - Current
  • Participated in training sessions to improve support skills and knowledge.
  • Assisted teachers in preparing classroom materials and resources.
  • Supported student needs by providing guidance and assistance during activities.
  • Collaborated with staff to implement school-wide initiatives and programs.
  • Monitored student behavior to ensure a safe learning environment.
  • Communicated effectively with parents regarding student progress and needs.
  • Maintained a clean and organized environment for students and staff.
  • Participated in regular team meetings to discuss current projects and goals.
  • Used Internet, databases and other sources to conduct searches for needed information.

Child Care Provider

From Home
Mckinney, TX
08.2020 - 09.2023
  • Took care of two girls from infant to toddlers
  • Organized and stored toys and materials to maintain order in activity areas.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment.
  • Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
  • Assisted in developing and implementing age-appropriate activities to promote physical, social, and intellectual growth.
  • Read stories to children as part of their bedtime routine or just for fun.
  • Demonstrated patience when dealing with challenging behaviors
  • Communicated with parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and upcoming events.
  • Dressed children and changed diapers.

Sales Associate

Lowe's
S. Mckinney, TX
04.2020 - 08.2020
  • Provided the best possible service to every customer
  • Greeted customer's upon arrival assisting them with purchases, returns and resolving complaints
  • Responsible for selling our products and services while also taking care of our customers
  • Merchandised, maintained the sale's floor cleanliness, products, signage, and displays
  • Continuously updated my product knowledge of the company products, services and policies.
  • Suggested ideas for improving store operations and increasing profits.
  • Ensured compliance with all safety regulations while handling hazardous materials.

Stock Associate

POLO RALPH LAUREN
Allen, TX
07.2013 - 11.2014
  • Trained/Coached new and existing employees
  • Mentored staff to ensure smooth adoption of freight process
  • Partnered successfully with stock supervisor to produce freight goals.
  • Received shipments of new products, unpacked items, verified quantities against invoices, and stocked them on shelves.
  • Organized shelves, racks, and displays to ensure merchandise was easy for customers to locate.
  • Replenished stock levels when necessary by moving merchandise from backroom storage areas to sales floor locations.
  • Verified that all price tags were correct before stocking merchandise on display areas.
  • Adhered strictly to established loss prevention policies while monitoring store activity for suspicious individuals or activities.

Human Resource Manager

Polo Ralph Lauren
Allen, TX
11.2006 - 07.2013
  • Diligently managed all aspects of store operations
  • Trained and developed store staff in customer service techniques
  • Monitored and implemented company programs and policies in sales performance
  • Strengthened profits by leading implementation of shipping, receiving and loss prevention
  • Assisted in facilities maintenance
  • Initiated merchandising, rigging and floor mapping to improve sales
  • Partnered with upper management including the general manager on payroll review for budgets
  • Successfully directed store team to create a sales environment that consistently met or exceeded expected sales goals and greatly reduced operating costs
  • Managed a team of 60+ including hourly employees.
  • Identified, screened and interviewed potential employees.
  • Created job postings, tracked applicants and maintained applicant database.
  • Organized orientation sessions for new hires and provided them with onboarding information.
  • Maintained employee records in accordance with company policy and applicable legal requirements.

Sales Leader

Belk
McKinney, Texas
09.2004 - 10.2005
  • Effectively collected/entered new and existing customer data
  • Opened and closed area department
  • Transferred calls to appropriate departments
  • Delegated assigned responsibility to proper associates.
  • Checked store shelves and restocked products from inventory in back room.
  • Processed payments and returned receipts, cash, coin and cards to customers.

Lead Cashier

Tommy Hilfiger Kids
Allen, TX
11.2003 - 08.2004
  • Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
  • Addressed customer complaints promptly while remaining professional in challenging situations.
  • Efficiently organized back of stock merchandise
  • Assisted customers with their sales needs and returns/exchanges in a timely manner
  • Merchandised sales floor.
  • Resolved discrepancies between sales floor and register information quickly.
  • Assisted with training new cashiers and customer service team members to increase speed of onboarding.

Teacher Assistant

Holy Family School
McKinney, Texas
08.1997 - 06.1999
  • Utilized a healthy disciple plan for students
  • Organized daily plans
  • Gave instructional daily activities to students and parents
  • Demonstrated love, kindness, thoughtfulness, inspiration, joy, consideration, and caring with a positive attitude
  • Helped with Students evaluation.
  • Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
  • Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.

Education

GED - General Studies

Collin County Community College
McKinney, Texas
01.2005

Skills

  • Effective leader
  • Customer service
  • Staff training/development
  • Profit/loss prevention
  • Recruitment and Retention
  • Payroll/Budget management
  • Inventory Management/Control
  • Manufacturing Operations/Manager
  • Bilingual
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Effective Team leadership
  • Retail Merchandising
  • Facility Management
  • Exceptional interpersonal communication
  • Early Childhood Development
  • Child Supervision
  • Group Leadership
  • Safety Awareness
  • Classroom organization
  • Lesson preparation
  • Student monitoring
  • Educational assistance
  • Behavior management
  • Parent communication
  • Activity planning
  • Problem solving

Languages

2

Accomplishments

exceeded sales goal and bonus at a high tier

Timeline

Preschool support staff

McKinney ISD
10.2023 - Current

Child Care Provider

From Home
08.2020 - 09.2023

Sales Associate

Lowe's
04.2020 - 08.2020

Stock Associate

POLO RALPH LAUREN
07.2013 - 11.2014

Human Resource Manager

Polo Ralph Lauren
11.2006 - 07.2013

Sales Leader

Belk
09.2004 - 10.2005

Lead Cashier

Tommy Hilfiger Kids
11.2003 - 08.2004

Teacher Assistant

Holy Family School
08.1997 - 06.1999

GED - General Studies

Collin County Community College

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