Leasa Kurek
Bonaire,GA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional Educator
Centerville Elementary School
07.2013 - Current
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
- Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
- Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety, and security.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
- Applied specialized teaching techniques to reinforce social and communication skills.
Accounting
Krogers Grocery Store
01.1984 - 02.2025
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations.
- Handled day-to-day accounting processes to drive financial accuracy.
- Diminished outstanding debts by analyzing accounts for issues.
Optometric Technician
Optimetric Eye Care Center
11.1992 - 11.2000
- Managed administrative duties with phone reception, appointment scheduling and payment processing.
- Collaborated with optometry staff to reach individual and team goals.
- Identified issues during preliminary exam and addressed concerns with physician.
- Conducted pretest procedures to gather data before exam and make eye appointments more efficient and productive.
- Serviced, repaired and maintained ophthalmic equipment to keep instruments and tools in good condition.
- Worked well with patients, staff, and manufacturer representatives to carry out successful office- and patient-related work each day.
- Educated patients and relations on ocular health and safety, promoting good eye care.
- Acquainted patients with procedures and explained purpose of testing to establish consent.
- Helped prepare specimens and slides for laboratory analysis, facilitating fast diagnoses and treatment.
- Provided patients with detailed instructions for pre- and post-op care under physician supervision to promote healing and optimal recovery strategies.
- Gathered patient histories, took measurements and completed diagnostic tests as part of detailed ophthalmic evaluations.
- Coordinated patient scheduling, monitored patient flow throughout office and properly communicated delays.
- Promoted positive and smooth patient flow throughout facility, encouraging more efficient operations and boosting patient satisfaction.
- Maintained inventory levels and accurate records of contact lenses and eyeglass frames.
- Prepared and administered medications to patients as prescribed by optometrist.
- Directed patients to exam rooms for initial evaluations and intake to aide physicians with carrying out efficient appointments.
- Assisted with dilating patients or using eye medications when directed by optometrist.
- Instructed patients on contact lens insertion and removal and lens care guidelines.
- Operated and maintained lensometers, refraction units, auto-refractors, and visual field analyzers for patient testing.
- Helped patients with selecting and ordering glasses or contact lenses to encourage informed decisions.
- Cleaned or sterilized ophthalmic or surgical instruments.
- Input patient information and exam findings into electronic medical records system to facilitate accurate record-keeping.
General Merchandise Department Manager
Winn Dixie Supermarket
10.1991 - 11.1992
- Generated reports on purchasing activities to support management decisions.
- Analyzed market and delivery systems to assess present and future materials availability.
- Monitored and evaluated supplier performance to verify quality of products and delivery times met company standards.
- Completed efficient store resets to prepare store for special promotions and seasonal updates.
- Reviewed and approved purchase orders and invoices for accuracy and completeness.
- Communicated regularly with suppliers to uphold accountability for quality standards and timely delivery of goods.
- Monitored inventory levels and avoided shortages with timely replenishment of stock.
- Reviewed customer feedback to identify trends and improve product selection.
- Established and maintained accurate records of purchases, pricing and payment terms.
- Completed monthly profit and loss performance reports.
- Interacted with customers to obtain feedback and drive satisfaction.
- Maintained updated product knowledge to successfully educate and advise customers.
- Designed displays to deliver interactive, engaging, and memorable store experiences for shoppers.
- Monitored inventory levels and made necessary adjustments to maximize sales and profits.
Floral Department Manager
Winn Dixie Supermarket
10.1991 - 11.1992
- Monitored special orders to promote timely deliveries of floral displays, bouquets and decorative items.
- Researched latest design trends, colors, and vendor products for use in new pieces.
- Worked closely with clients to understand their needs and design flower arrangements that perfectly match their vision.
- Supervised [Number] employees in floral department.
- Inventoried plants and flower care supplies and ordered more.
- Possess in-depth knowledge of various types of flowers and their seasonal availability.
Clinique Counter Manager
Belk Matthews
04.1989 - 08.1991
- Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
- Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Ticketed, arranged and displayed merchandise to promote sales and cleaned shelves, tables and counters.
- Communicated regularly with vendors, planners, distributors and buyers regarding stock needs, customer preferences and special events.
- Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
- Budgeted, audited and balanced cash handlings to secure cash drawer.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Sold merchandise through effective customer service techniques and professional selling skills to reach productivity goals.
- Operated cash register to accurately complete customer financial transactions.
- Recommended, selected and helped locate or obtain specific merchandise based on customer needs and desires.
Front End Manager
Krogers Grocery Store
01.1984 - 02.1989
- Monitored cash drawers in 15 checkout stations to verify adequate cash supply.
- Scheduled personnel according to skill sets and coverage needs, and made adjustments to meet unexpected demands.
- Maintained strong customer relations and effective customer service standards.
- Oversaw cashier operations, bookkeeping and security.
- Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
- Recorded financial transactions and performed account reconciliations.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
- Supervised and guided new employees and responded quickly to questions to improve understanding of job responsibilities.
- Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
- Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
- Responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service and remedied issues promptly and effectively.
- Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems
- Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers
- Evaluated employee performance and made recommendations for improvements
- Oversaw cashier operations, bookkeeping and security
Accounting
Krogers Grocery Store
01.1984 - 02.1989
- Tracked funds, prepared deposits and reconciled accounts.
- Reviewed business operations and obligations to help organization function at acceptable level.
- Documented cash, credit, fixed assets, accrued expenses, and line of credit transactions.
- Researched technical tax issues to define tax effect or impact of certain tax positions.
- Detected and corrected mistakes early on and implemented systems to avoid recurring issues.
- Conducted technical and analytical reviews of tax returns to check for accuracy and qualified deductions.
- Maintained integrity of general ledger and chart of accounts.
- Prepared and filed tax forms to meet needs of customers.
- Trained new employees on accounting principles and company procedures.
- Completed daily cash functions like account tracking, payroll and wage allocations, budgeting, donating, and cash, and banking reconciliations.
- Evaluated and improved financial records to make important business decisions.
Cashier
Krogers Grocery Store
01.1984 - 02.1989
- Worked with floor team and managers to meet wide range of customer needs.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Processed refunds and exchanges in accordance with company policy.
- Checked personal identifications during alcohol and tobacco sales.
- Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
- Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Encouraged customers to make additional purchases by highlighting current deals and keeping lane well-stocked.
- Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors, and resolving discrepancies.
- Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Identified and resolved discrepancies and errors in customer accounts.
- Responded promptly to requests for assistance, spills and customer inquiries.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Kept cash wrap stocked, products faced and shelving free of misplaced items or trash.
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Central Georgia Technical College
Warner Robins, GA07.2013
Skills
- Issue and Complaint Resolution
- Financial Management
- Quality Standards
- Finance and Accounting Operations
- Train Employees
- Monitor Equipment
- Customer Relationship Management
- Order Supplies
- Managing Reception
- Accounting
- Staff Management
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Managing Appointments
Timeline
Paraprofessional Educator
Centerville Elementary School
07.2013 - Current
Optometric Technician
Optimetric Eye Care Center
11.1992 - 11.2000
General Merchandise Department Manager
Winn Dixie Supermarket
10.1991 - 11.1992
Floral Department Manager
Winn Dixie Supermarket
10.1991 - 11.1992
Clinique Counter Manager
Belk Matthews
04.1989 - 08.1991
Accounting
Krogers Grocery Store
01.1984 - 02.2025
Front End Manager
Krogers Grocery Store
01.1984 - 02.1989
Accounting
Krogers Grocery Store
01.1984 - 02.1989
Cashier
Krogers Grocery Store
01.1984 - 02.1989
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Central Georgia Technical College
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