Overview
Work History
Education
Timeline

Maria LaPeire Perez

Tucson,AZ

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Independent Contractor/ Promoter

LE-VEL
10.2013 - 02.2019
  • Present product benefits and functionalities to encourage purchases.
  • Leveraged incentives like informational brochures to attract buyers.
  • Achieve product sales objectives through effective promotion methods.
  • Guided clients in choosing products that best fulfill their needs.
  • Analyzed customer interest to furnish more details.
  • Participated in group efforts to ensure smooth accommodation of attendees.
  • Supervise team members and maintain customer relationships.
  • Developed and maintained strong working relationships with clients, leading to repeat business and referrals.
  • Delivered outstanding service to customers to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
  • Communicated effectively with clients throughout the entire project lifecycle, keeping them informed of progress updates or any potential issues that arose.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by addressing client concerns promptly and offering solutions that met their needs.
  • Increased client satisfaction by delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget constraints.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.

Substitute Teacher

LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
08.2012 - 08.2015
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
  • Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions for struggling students, helping them improve academic performance and gain confidence in their abilities.
  • Increased parent involvement in the educational process through regular communication and collaboration on student progress.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects.
  • Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
  • Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
  • Assisted students in mastering subject material and preparing for tests.
  • Conferred with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
  • Served as a positive role model for students by maintaining high standards of professionalism and demonstrating consistent respect towards all members of the school community.

Secretary and Treasurer

PTA
08.2010 - 06.2014
  • Board member- Treasurer 2 years for PTA Secretary 2 years for PTA

Peer Advisor

WESTERN NEVADA COLLEGE
08.2010 - 03.2011
  • Evaluated program effectiveness by collecting feedback from students and adjusting services accordingly to better meet their needs.
  • Contributed to creating a welcoming environment for students.
  • Assisted in the maintenance of a comprehensive resource library, ensuring that relevant materials were readily available to all advisors and students.
  • Managed confidential student records with care and discretion, adhering strictly to all applicable privacy regulations.
  • Served as a liaison between students and faculty members, facilitating open communication channels to address any potential issues promptly.
  • Conducted informative presentations for incoming students during orientation sessions, ensuring a smooth transition into the college environment.
  • Enhanced students'' academic success by providing personalized guidance on course selection, study habits, and time management techniques.
  • Advised students on educational, career and social opportunities.
  • Provided resources to support students in achieving career goals.
  • Followed supervisor instructions to complete tasks on time.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, reducing accidents and increasing overall productivity.
  • Assisted in completing projects on time through diligent work and effective communication with team members.
  • Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge.

Loan Processor

DOLLAR LOAN CENTER
09.2009 - 08.2010
  • Verify and examine information and accuracy of loan application and closing documents
  • Interview loan applicants in order to obtain personal and financial data, and to assist in completing applications
  • Assemble and compile documents for loan closings, such as title abstracts, insurance forms, loan forms, and tax receipts
  • Answer questions and advise customers regarding loans and transactions
  • Contact customers by mail, telephone, or in person concerning acceptance or rejection of applications
  • Record applications for loan and credit, loan information, and disbursements of funds, using computers
  • Prepare and type loan applications, closing documents, legal documents, letters, forms, government notices, and checks, using computers
  • Present loan and repayment schedules to customers
  • Calculate, review, and correct errors on interest, principal, payment, and closing costs, using computers or calculators
  • File and maintain loan records
  • Accept payment on accounts
  • Review customer accounts in order to determine whether payments are made on time and that other loan terms are being followed
  • Money Handling, open and close store, balance drawer

Aviation Ordnanceman

UNITED STATES NAVY
11.2002 - 03.2007
  • Compile and keep gun and explosives records in compliance with local and federal laws
  • Assemble and position equipment, explosives, and blasting caps in holes at specified depths, or load perforating guns or torpedoes with explosives
  • Move and store inventories of explosives, loaded perforating guns, and other materials, according to established safety procedures
  • Maintain inventory levels, ordering new supplies as necessary
  • Requisition necessary supplies, equipment, or services
  • Analyze and record personnel or operational data and write related activity reports
  • Take disciplinary action to address performance problems
  • Assign work schedules, following work requirements, to ensure quality and timely delivery of service
  • Train workers in proper operational procedures and functions and explain company policies
  • Observe and evaluate workers' appearance and performance to ensure quality service and compliance with specifications

Bartender

SILVER DOLLAR BAR
09.2001 - 11.2002
  • Collect money for drinks served
  • Check identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol
  • Balance cash receipts
  • Stock bar with beer, wine, liquor, and related supplies such as ice, glassware, napkins, or straws
  • Serve wine, and bottled or draft beer
  • Take beverage orders from serving staff or directly from patrons
  • Plan, organize, and control the operations of a cocktail lounge or bar
  • Supervise the work of bar staff and other bartenders

Cosmetologist

REGIS SALON
12.1998 - 07.2000
  • Keep work stations clean and sanitize tools such as scissors and combs
  • Cut, trim and shape hair or hairpieces, based on customers' instructions, hair type and facial features, using clippers, scissors, trimmers and razors
  • Schedule client appointments
  • Update and maintain customer information records, such as beauty services provided
  • Operate cash registers to receive payments from patrons
  • Demonstrate and sell hair care products and cosmetics
  • Train or supervise other hairstylists, hairdressers and assistants

Cashier

PANDA VILLAGE
08.1998 - 08.1999
  • Receive payment by cash, check, credit cards, vouchers, or automatic debits
  • Issue receipts, refunds, credits, or change due to customers
  • Greet customers entering establishments
  • Answer customers' questions, and provide information on procedures or policies
  • Count money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change
  • Calculate total payments received during a time period, and reconcile this with total sales
  • Sort, count, and wrap currency and coins
  • Supervise others and provide on-the-job training
  • Post charges against guests' or patients' accounts

Cashier/cook

PAK OUT
07.1995 - 08.1998
  • Receive payment by cash, check, credit cards, vouchers, or automatic debits
  • Issue receipts, refunds, credits, or change due to customers
  • Assist customers by providing information and resolving their complaints
  • Establish or identify prices of goods, services or admission, and tabulate bills using calculators, cash registers, or optical price scanners
  • Greet customers entering establishments
  • Answer customers' questions, and provide information on procedures or policies
  • Sell tickets and other items to customers
  • Process merchandise returns and exchanges
  • Maintain clean and orderly checkout areas and complete other general cleaning duties, such as mopping floors and emptying trash cans
  • Stock shelves, and mark prices on shelves and items
  • Count money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change
  • Calculate total payments received during a time period, and reconcile this with total sales
  • Sort, count, and wrap currency and coins
  • Supervise others and provide on-the-job training
  • Compute and record totals of transactions
  • Compile and maintain non-monetary reports and records

Education

High School Diploma -

Battle Mountain Highschool, Battle Mountain, Nevada
06.1998
Completed coursework towards High School Diploma

A.A.S - Accounting/Business

Western Nevada College, Carson City, Nevada
05.2011

Timeline

Independent Contractor/ Promoter - LE-VEL
10.2013 - 02.2019
Substitute Teacher - LYON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
08.2012 - 08.2015
Secretary and Treasurer - PTA
08.2010 - 06.2014
Peer Advisor - WESTERN NEVADA COLLEGE
08.2010 - 03.2011
Loan Processor - DOLLAR LOAN CENTER
09.2009 - 08.2010
Aviation Ordnanceman - UNITED STATES NAVY
11.2002 - 03.2007
Bartender - SILVER DOLLAR BAR
09.2001 - 11.2002
Cosmetologist - REGIS SALON
12.1998 - 07.2000
Cashier - PANDA VILLAGE
08.1998 - 08.1999
Cashier/cook - PAK OUT
07.1995 - 08.1998
Battle Mountain Highschool - High School Diploma,
Western Nevada College - A.A.S, Accounting/Business
Maria LaPeire Perez