Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
MEREDITH JAMES

MEREDITH JAMES

Palmetto,GA

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate individual eager to begin a career as an Education Paraprofessional. Known for strong communication skills, patience, and a genuine passion for supporting children's learning and development. Brings a collaborative mindset, a strong work ethic, and a desire to contribute to a positive and inclusive classroom environment. Quick to learn, reliable, and committed to helping students succeed both academically and socially. Ready to support teachers and students in achieving educational goals.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Receptionist

Brush Beauty Bar and Hair Salon
02.2025 - Current
  • Deliver outstanding first impressions by warmly greeting visitors upon arrival at the front desk.
  • Schedule, coordinate and confirm appointments and meetings.
  • process customer payments, and distribute stylist tips at end of shift
  • maintain and update client database

Sales Account Representative

Colonial Life
09.2024 - 02.2025
  • Licensed Life and Health Insurance Agent
  • Actively contacted potential clients within a designated area.
  • Identified and qualified potential clients through employer contacts, networking, and outreach.
  • Established relationships with employers and key decision-makers to create current and future sales opportunities.
  • Presented and sold a range of voluntary insurance products.

Customer Service Associate

Dillard’s
05.2024 - 10.2024
  • Answered phones and directed customers to the appropriate departments.
  • Assisted customer’s with returns and other merchandise related issues.
  • Processed customer online and phone orders and prepared them to be shipped or picked-up in store.
  • Handled store operational procedures, cash and POS operations.
  • Handled checking in and out of employee purchases.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve monthly targets and optimize workflow efficiency.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.

Server

LePoma’s Pizza
08.2023 - 04.2024
  • Greeted and sat customers
  • Took food and drink orders - Worked register - Answered phones
  • Delivered food and assisted customers during their meal or take-out

Team Member

Smoothie King
11.2021 - 07.2023
  • Took orders at counter and drive-through - worked register
  • Prepared and served smoothies and bowls

Team Member

Chick-fil-A
05.2021 - 11.2021

Grocery Bagger

Piggly Wiggly
08.2020 - 05.2021

Teacher Assistant Volunteer

Palmetto Baptist Preschool
08.2015 - 05.2017
  • assisted with classroom management, instructional support, and student supervision
  • helped prepare lesson materials.
  • Supported students one-on-one with fun and engaging learning activities
  • assisted with the personal hygiene needs of students


Education

Georgia Life and Health Insurance License -

10.2024

HS Diploma -

Northgate High School, Newnan, GA
05.2024
  • High Honors
  • GPA: 3.9 GPA

Skills

  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Customer Prospecting Skills
  • Experienced Retail and Restaurant Customer Service Skills
  • Problem Solving Skills
  • Experienced POS Machine Skills
  • Experienced Social Media Skills

Timeline

Receptionist - Brush Beauty Bar and Hair Salon
02.2025 - Current
Sales Account Representative - Colonial Life
09.2024 - 02.2025
Customer Service Associate - Dillard’s
05.2024 - 10.2024
Server - LePoma’s Pizza
08.2023 - 04.2024
Team Member - Smoothie King
11.2021 - 07.2023
Team Member - Chick-fil-A
05.2021 - 11.2021
Grocery Bagger - Piggly Wiggly
08.2020 - 05.2021
Teacher Assistant Volunteer - Palmetto Baptist Preschool
08.2015 - 05.2017
- Georgia Life and Health Insurance License,
Northgate High School - HS Diploma,