marquisha smith
jackson,ms
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate Specialist
Home Depot
03.2023 - Current
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
- Provided accurate information about promotions, customer programs, and products, helping drive high customer retention.
- Consistently maintained store cleanliness and visual appeal, ensuring an inviting atmosphere for customers.
- Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change, and storing coupons.
After School Care Teacher
Saint Richard Catholic School
07.2022 - Current
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
- Worked with staff members and teachers to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize student education.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
Cook
soulshine pizza factory
12.2017 - 07.2022
- Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.
- Practiced safe food handling procedures at all times.
- Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals and kitchen sanitation.
- Properly labeled and stored all raw food ingredients including produce, meat, fish, poultry, dairy and dry goods in the appropriate storage room, walk-in refrigerator, freezer or cooler.
- Cooked and served food and meals in accordance with planned menus, diet plans, recipes, portions, temperature control procedures and facility policies.
- Ensured personnel safety, kitchen sanitation and proper food handling or storage.
Assistant Dance Teacher
Ladies of Sparkle
01.2014 - 07.2019
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, maintaining a positive learning environment for all students.
- Demonstrated professionalism by adhering to studio policies, dress code, and punctuality requirements.
- Served as a role model for young dancers, demonstrating passion for the art form as well as strong work ethic and discipline.
- Assisted lead dance teacher in choreographing routines for performances and competitions.
Line Cook
Schlotzsky's
04.2017 - 04.2018
- Upheld standards of cleanliness, food handling and safety.
- Worked closely with the chef to provide tasty options for guests with food allergies or intolerances.
- Proofed dough and baked breads, cookies and other bakery products.
- Assisted co-workers whenever possible.
- Maintain proper temperature and humidity levels for meat products.
- Routinely cleaned work areas, glassware and silverware throughout each shift.
- Routinely removed trash and debris from restaurant.
Assistant Teacher Volunteer
Rain Elementary
08.2016 - 05.2017
- Established a positive classroom environment that fostered mutual respect and collaboration among students.
- Served as a mentor to new volunteers, modeling effective teaching strategies and providing guidance throughout their onboarding process.
- Provided one-on-one support to students struggling with coursework, resulting in significant improvement in their academic performance.
- Utilized various assessment tools to measure student progress accurately, adjusting instructional tactics accordingly for optimal results.
cashier
McDonalds
12.2013 - 03.2014
- Collected and stored coupons.
- Received customer payments.
- Greeted customers promptly.
- Notified management of security, vandalism and theft concerns.
- Described products and services in detail.
- Monitored areas for security issues and safety hazards.
- Created attractive displays to promote items.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for maximum productivity.
- Engaged with customers in a sincere and friendly manner.
Education
High School Diploma -
Murrah High School
Jackson, MS2016
medical assisting
Delta Technical College
Ridgeland, MS2018
Skills
- Strong communication skills
- Flexible schedule capability
- Decision-making
- Friendly demeanor
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Outgoing and energetic
- Quick learner
- Strong work ethic
- Problem-solving
- Positive Attitude
- Computer Skills
- Relationship Building
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Classroom support
Timeline
Sales Associate Specialist
Home Depot
03.2023 - Current
After School Care Teacher
Saint Richard Catholic School
07.2022 - Current
Cook
soulshine pizza factory
12.2017 - 07.2022
Line Cook
Schlotzsky's
04.2017 - 04.2018
Assistant Teacher Volunteer
Rain Elementary
08.2016 - 05.2017
Assistant Dance Teacher
Ladies of Sparkle
01.2014 - 07.2019
cashier
McDonalds
12.2013 - 03.2014
High School Diploma -
Murrah High School
medical assisting
Delta Technical College