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Margaret Monika Ostrowski

New Britain

Summary

Professional with a strong background in customer engagement and marketing strategies.

Proven ability to drive sales through effective inventory management and innovative sales techniques.

Recognized for problem-solving skills and a commitment to enhancing customer experiences in fast-paced environments.

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a position.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.

Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Online Marketing Seller

Self-employed
06.2019 - Current
  • Independent Retail Business managing product listings with accurate descriptions and images.
  • Pricing of products competitively based on market trends and demand.
  • Product research, customer service, photography shipping logistics, time management online communication and small business operations.
  • Used well- established online selling techniques and procedures to market products on sites.


Residential/Group Home Youth Worker

Klinberg Family Centers
12.2015 - 09.2018
  • Provided care, supervision and support to adolescent girls living in a residential group home due to family issues, behavioral challenges and involvement with DCF.
  • Monitored behaviors and intervened when necessary, using crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques, problem solving or trauma informed care.
  • Helped manage emotions, conflict and social challenges.
  • Assisted with daily routines, meals, hygiene, chores etc.
  • Ensured program compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations through consistent record-keeping and reporting practices.
  • Accompanied youth to appointments, school and activities as

needed.

  • Administered daily medications and attended all mandatory meetings and trainings as well as CPR.


Retail Service Experience

Nordstrom
04.2012 - 10.2015
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Greeted customers and assisted with product selection.
  • Operated POS system, handled returns and processed payments.
  • Restocked merchandise and maintained organized displays.
  • Handled customer inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
  • Completed ongoing required trainings: Retail trainings, customer service, sales along with many other trainings that were mandatory.





Optometric Assistant/Receptionist

Fichman Eye Center
05.2009 - 09.2011
  • Greeted and checked in patients and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Verified insurance and collected co pays.
  • Maintained patient records with accuracy and confidentiality.
  • Maintained clean and organized examination rooms to ensure a comfortable environment for patients.
  • Managed billing processes efficiently, resolving any discrepancies promptly to maintain positive patient relationships.
  • Ensured accuracy of patient records by diligently updating information during each visit.
  • Scheduled appointments, handled referrals and ordered supplies for optometric practice.
  • Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
  • Collaborated with insurance providers to verify coverage, facilitating smooth transactions for both patients and the practice.


Education

Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education

Briarwood College
Southington, CT
05-1999

Skills

  • Customer engagement
  • Marketing strategies
  • Inventory management
  • Sales techniques

Languages

Polish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Online Marketing Seller

Self-employed
06.2019 - Current

Residential/Group Home Youth Worker

Klinberg Family Centers
12.2015 - 09.2018

Retail Service Experience

Nordstrom
04.2012 - 10.2015

Optometric Assistant/Receptionist

Fichman Eye Center
05.2009 - 09.2011

Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education

Briarwood College
Margaret Monika Ostrowski