Maria Linares
Woodbridge,VA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Reset Specialist
SAS Retail Services
07.2023 - Current
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changes in project scope or timeline, maintaining a positive attitude under pressure while still achieving desired outcomes.
- Created visual displays to highlight new and featured products.
- Developed merchandising strategy to efficiently move overstock.
- Promoted seasonal products and trends to move stock and prepare for incoming inventory.
- Traveled to assigned location using personal vehicle, showed up time, and worked efficiently to complete jobs.
PARAPROFESSIONAL
Western Suffolk Boces
09.2021 - 02.2022
- Assisted teacher with classroom management and organization
- Provided a positive and nurturing environment for students
- Helped kids with special needs such as Autism, ADHD and behavioral issues
- Supervised students in and out of the classroom
- Attended to students' physical, emotional and academic needs
- Tracked students' progress and wrote reports.
PRE-K ASSISTANT TEACHER
Ivy Prep
04.2017 - 04.2018
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher
- Organized classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities
- Distributed learning materials such as worksheets, textbooks and supplemental activities
- Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans
- Supported classroom activities, including tutoring, grading homework and reviewing exams
- Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency
- Took attendance, graded assignments and maintained student records to assist teachers with administrative tasks and maintain smooth daily operations
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance
- Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, objectives and philosophies
- Bilingual Spanish/English
- Microsoft Office proficient
- Internet savvy
- Office work
- Social media savvy
- Work well under pressure.
SUPERVISOR
Charlotte Russe
10.2015 - 01.2017
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows to meet any daily demand
- Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands
- Charged with staffing, performance management and reviews, coaching, mentoring, salary development and budget allocations
- Set overall vision and provided team leadership
- Introduced team contests and goals to enhance productivity and improve employee morale
- Set and managed schedules to give proper coverage to required areas and meet customer service demands
- Handled customer complaints, resolved issues and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
RECEPTIONIST
MR Imperial Real Estate
10.2014 - 03.2015
- Directed incoming calls to internal personnel and departments, routing to best-qualified department
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance
- Sorted, received and distributed mail correspondence between departments and personnel
- Oversaw inventory activities, including materials monitoring, ordering or requisition and supply stocking or re-stocking
- Managed office inventory by restocking supplies and placing purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels
- Drafted professional memos, letters and marketing copy to support business objectives and growth
- Received and routed business correspondence to correct departments and staff members
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities and communicate instructions
- Assisted internal staff with clerical and administrative needs to maximize efficiency and team productivity
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression
- Greeted customers and visitors in-person and via telephone calls.
Education
High School Diploma -
Farmingdale High School
Farmingdale, NY06.2013
Skills
- Microsoft Office proficient
- Internet savvy
- Office work
- Social media savvy
- Work well under pressure
- Clear communication
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Reset Specialist
SAS Retail Services
07.2023 - Current
PARAPROFESSIONAL
Western Suffolk Boces
09.2021 - 02.2022
PRE-K ASSISTANT TEACHER
Ivy Prep
04.2017 - 04.2018
SUPERVISOR
Charlotte Russe
10.2015 - 01.2017
RECEPTIONIST
MR Imperial Real Estate
10.2014 - 03.2015
High School Diploma -
Farmingdale High School