Mark Pierson
Oakland,CA
Summary
Reliable and upbeat former teacher, successful at promoting customer loyalty. Dedicated and dependable relationship-builder with excellent organizational strengths and superior work ethic.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Garden Associate
Home Depot
03.2022 - Current
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
- Worked outdoors in weather conditions to care for plants and serve customers.
- Maintained walkways and paths throughout gardens for safe navigation.
- Restocked shelves with new plants each day and rotated stock for optimal appearance.
- Watered plants every week and regularly checked for naturally wilted parts to remove.
Food Clerk
Safeway
06.2020 - 02.2022
- Arranged items in display cases to promote sales.
- Assisted customers in finding proper products and offering suggestions.
- Labeled and scanned customer food items to complete sales.
- Demonstrated advanced product knowledge, item locations, pricing and stock levels.
Teacher
Oakland Unified School District
10.2011 - 06.2016
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
Instructor
Cerebral Palsy Center For The Bay Area
11.2004 - 03.2011
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Observed and adopted new techniques from skilled instructors and lecturers.
- Improved student performance by defining clear goals and communicating performance metrics.
- Promoted classroom safety, collaboration and best practices.
Education
Master of Science - Social Welfare
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CABachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CACA Teaching Credential -
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CASkills
- Communication Skills
- Teamwork
- Emotional Intelligence
- Creativity
- Organization
- Attention to Detail
- Dependable and Responsible
- Cultural Awareness
Recipient “Beyond War” Award
United States Peace Corps Volunteer; Liberia, West Africa
Timeline
Garden Associate
Home Depot
03.2022 - Current
Food Clerk
Safeway
06.2020 - 02.2022
Teacher
Oakland Unified School District
10.2011 - 06.2016
Instructor
Cerebral Palsy Center For The Bay Area
11.2004 - 03.2011
Master of Science - Social Welfare
University of California, Berkeley
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies
San Francisco State University
CA Teaching Credential -
San Francisco State University
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