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Melody Carabello

Burgaw,NC
Melody Carabello

Summary

Dynamic leader with 3 yrs proven track record at Lord & Taylor LLC.

Demonstrated success in enhancing customer satisfaction and streamlining operations, achieving a significant increase in performance metrics. Skilled in conflict resolution and adaptability, fostering a positive and efficient work environment.

5 yrs experienced Pre-K Teacher and Passionate Substitute Teacher Assistant offering 4-years background working with students at elementary and middle school levels. Skilled in assisting teachers with classroom functions, lesson planning, and individual and group instruction. Talented in using various strategies to model positive behavior and maintain classroom discipline.

Work History

Lord & Taylor LLC

Assistant Manager

Job overview

  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
  • Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and minimizing discrepancies.

Methuen Ma Elementary Schools

Substitute Teacher

Job overview

  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
  • 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.

Instacart Group

Full Service Instacart

Job overview

  • Recieved and shopped customer orders in a variety of stores and warehouses effectively making desirable replacements as needed. Paid for with company card and delivered timely orders to Businesses in a Metropolitan area using loading docks following Security check procedures.
  • Conducted thorough vehicle inspections before and after each shift, ensuring proper maintenance and addressing any issues promptly.
  • Enhanced overall route productivity by proactively identifying potential bottlenecks or inefficiencies and implementing appropriate solutions to address them.
  • Facilitated effective communication between dispatch team managers, grocery or warehouse staff, and customers to ensure seamless coordination of daily orders and operations.
  • Enhanced route efficiency by planning and executing optimal driving routes for daily deliveries.

Little Schloars Learning Center

Teacher- Pre-K

Job overview

  • Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations of learning, modeling appropriate behavior, and consistently re-enforcing established rules of kindness and consequences using simple sticker awards and music.
  • Enhanced classroom engagement through the use of both personal interaction and help when needed, and using interactive teaching methods, such as group projects , fun activities, outdoor play and hands-on activities.
  • Maintained accurate records of student progress, attendance, and behavior to facilitate ongoing communication with parents about their child's educational journey.

Zwicker & Associates Law Firm

Legal Collections

Job overview


  • Ensured timely reporting of collection activities to management, supporting informed decision-making processes related to financial goals.
  • Reduced outstanding debts by negotiating repayment plans with clients.
  • Improved client relationships through effective communication and prompt resolution of issues related to collections activities.
  • Exceeded performance targets consistently through strategic planning and execution of effective collection campaigns.
  • Provided excellent customer service while pursuing delinquent accounts, fostering goodwill between the organization and clients.
  • Adapted quickly to changing industry regulations or company policies, updating collection strategies as needed to maintain compliance and effectiveness.
  • Implemented creative payment options for clients experiencing financial hardship, promoting successful debt resolution without resorting to legal action when possible.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by collaborating effectively with colleagues across departments involved in debt recovery efforts.
  • Resolved disputes regarding overdue payments, conducting thorough investigations and providing appropriate solutions.
  • Supported company growth by maintaining low levels of bad debt through diligent monitoring of credit exposure and proactive pursuit of delinquent accounts.
  • Responded to customer inquiries and provided detailed account information.
  • Maintained accurate records of customer accounts, payments and payment plans.
  • Monitored customer accounts for payment delinquency and initiated collection efforts.
  • Contacted customers to discuss past-due accounts and negotiated payment plans.
  • Worked with customer to create debt repayment plan based on current financial condition.
  • Established relationships with customers to encourage payment of delinquent accounts.
  • Listened to customers and negotiated solutions that met creditor and debtor needs.
  • Located customers with overdue accounts and solicited payment in compliance with fair debt collection practices.

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Assistant Manager

Job overview

  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
  • Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and minimizing discrepancies.

Education

Word of Life Bible Institute
Schroon Lake, NY

Diploma from Theological Studies / Child Counseling
08.2012

University Overview

2 Years of intensive Thru the Bible Training


2 Summers Camp Counseling ages 6- 12


Counseling and Child Psychology Training


Public Speaking


Soloist



  • Dean's List
  • High Honors

Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester

Associate Of Science from Psychology
06.2008

University Overview

Phi Theta Kappa

Summa Cum Laude


Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester

Bachelor Of Science from Business Administration
05.2008

University Overview

Phi Theta Kappa

Summa Cum Laude

Leader of Study Groups


English Major / Business Major

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Decision-making
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Customer relations
  • Team motivation
  • Staff training and development
  • Staff supervision
  • Task delegation
  • Goal setting
  • Conflict resolution
  • Friendly and kind in rapport
  • Sales strategies
  • Customer relationship management (CRM)
  • Strategic planning
  • Promotional planning
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Team collaboration
  • Strategic thinking
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Excellent written and Oral Communication
  • Workplace safety compliance
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Performance evaluation
  • Orientating and training
  • Customer service and satisfaction
  • Active listening
  • Professional and courteous

Certification

CPR

HASMAT

EPI- PEN TRAINED

Timeline

Assistant Manager

Lord & Taylor LLC

Substitute Teacher

Methuen Ma Elementary Schools

Full Service Instacart

Instacart Group

Teacher- Pre-K

Little Schloars Learning Center

Legal Collections

Zwicker & Associates Law Firm

Assistant Manager

Xpect Discounts

Word of Life Bible Institute

Diploma from Theological Studies / Child Counseling

Southern New Hampshire University

Associate Of Science from Psychology

Southern New Hampshire University

Bachelor Of Science from Business Administration
Melody Carabello