MARY KAKO
El Cajon,CA
Summary
Demonstrated ability to train and lead teams, ensuring successful sales outcomes and superior guest relations. Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate
Marshalls
- Processed returns and exchanges in line with store policies
- Supported loss prevention efforts by monitoring suspicious behavior and accurately keying transactions
- Assisted with store recovery to maintain clean and organized sales floor throughout shift
- Promoted credit and loyalty programs during customer interactions
- Worked varied hours, days, nights and weekends as business needs dictate
- Managed customer relations and customer service through daily communication and interaction
- Maximized customer interactions by promptly identifying needs and wants
- Increased customer satisfaction significantly within department.
Sales Associate
Express
El Cajon
- Communicating with customers
- Stock check and cleaning out fitting rooms
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
Teacher's Aide
Middle Tree
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment
- Assisted teachers with supervision and care of group of 25 children
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities
- Taught a group of children from Grade 1 to Grade 5 STEM, mostly science.
- Worked with individual students or small groups of students to reinforce information learning.
- Maintained a safe and supportive classroom environment for all students.
Blood Donor Ambassador
Red Cross
San Diego
04.2026 - Current
- Educated potential donors on blood donation benefits and processes.
- Assisted in organizing blood drives, ensuring smooth operations and participant engagement.
- Maintained accurate records of donor information and appointment schedules.
- Supported outreach initiatives to increase community awareness of donation needs.
Administrator
Red Cross
San Diego, CA
04.2026 - Current
- Supported logistics for disaster response initiatives, ensuring timely delivery of supplies.
- Managed scheduling and coordination of volunteers for various community events.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflows and improve operational efficiency.
- Developed training materials for new volunteers to enhance onboarding process.
Bloodmobile
San Diego Blood Bank
San Diego, CA
04.2026 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Teacher
Icook After School
El Cajon, CA
02.2026 - Current
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding and participation.
- Implemented diverse teaching strategies to accommodate varied learning styles.
- Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and feedback sessions.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects and activities.
- Assisted in classroom management, promoting a positive learning environment
- Developed engaging lesson plans that fostered student interest and participation
- Implemented assessment tools to track student progress and inform instruction
Preschool Teacher
KinderCare Preschool
Coronado, CA
06.2025 - 02.2026
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning needs.
- Fostered a nurturing environment promoting social and emotional development.
- Implemented classroom management strategies enhancing student behavior and engagement.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's learning and development at home.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Education
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS - GENERAL STUDIES-SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
Cuyamaca College
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS - GENERAL STUDIES-HUMANITIES AND FINE ARTS
Cuyamaca College
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - undefined
Granite Hills High School
Bachelors of Science - Healthcare Management
Western Govern University
Mill Creek, WA08-2026
Skills
- Customer satisfaction
- Exceptional service
- Problem-solving
- Merchandise display
- Customer relations
- Team training
- Leadership
- Sales outcomes
- Guest relations
- Student and parent relations
- Computer skills
- Student assessments
- CPR and first aid
- Student tutoring
- Collaborative teamwork
- Effective communication
Certification
- National Electrocardiogram Technician
- National Telemetry Technician
- Cardiac Monitor Technician
- CPR/AED/ First Aid
- Childcare Provider
- Certified Venipuncture & Phlebotomy
Timeline
Blood Donor Ambassador
Red Cross
04.2026 - Current
Administrator
Red Cross
04.2026 - Current
Bloodmobile
San Diego Blood Bank
04.2026 - Current
Teacher
Icook After School
02.2026 - Current
Preschool Teacher
KinderCare Preschool
06.2025 - 02.2026
Associate
Marshalls
Sales Associate
Express
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS - GENERAL STUDIES-HUMANITIES AND FINE ARTS
Cuyamaca College
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - undefined
Granite Hills High School
Teacher's Aide
Middle Tree
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS - GENERAL STUDIES-SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
Cuyamaca College
Bachelors of Science - Healthcare Management
Western Govern University