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Meredyth Derochick
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Meredyth Derochick

Barkhamsted,CT

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Flexible

Desired Job Title

FreelancerShift SupervisorRetail Store ManagerCustomer Service CashierTeam Leader

Work Type

Full TimePart Time

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location: Barkhamsted, CT, USWindsor, CTCanton, CT
Open to relocation: Yes

Salary Range

$21/hr - $1000/hr

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balancePaid time offPaid sick leave401k match

Summary

Accomplished professional offering great communication and customer service skills. Reliable and dedicated when working alone or as part of team.

Productive professional demonstrating skills. Known for performing tasks and job duties quickly and with minimal supervision. Safety-oriented individual with superior knowledge of OSHA regulatory safety protocols and practices.

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certification

Work History

Freelancer

Self Employed Services
Barkhamsted, CT
09.2014 - Current
  • Managed client projects from concept to completion, ensuring timely delivery.
  • Collaborated with clients to define project goals and requirements effectively.
  • Designed and implemented marketing strategies to enhance client visibility online.
  • Conducted market research to inform project direction and client recommendations.
  • Created engaging content for websites, blogs, and social media platforms.
  • Adapted quickly to client needs, providing tailored solutions for diverse projects.
  • Created content for various websites, blogs, and social media accounts.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
  • Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
  • Implemented strategies to take advantage of new opportunities.
  • Set specific goals for projects to measure progress and evaluate end results.

Shift Supervisor

Goodwill
Torrington, CT
12.2008 - 12.2011
  • Supervised daily operations to ensure smooth workflow and efficiency.
  • Performed cash handling duties such as counting money, balancing registers, and preparing bank deposits.
  • Assigned tasks to team members based on their strengths and skill sets.
  • Completed opening and closing duties to facilitate business operations.
  • Served as a role model for other employees by demonstrating professional behavior at all times.
  • Identified areas of improvement within the department and implemented necessary changes.
  • Taught staff upselling techniques to meet revenue targets.
  • Resolved conflicts between staff members in a timely manner.
  • Counted cash on hand at shift change and closing to determine shortages or overages and prepare bank deposit statements.
  • Checked orders for quality and completeness.
  • Positioned skilled staff in key areas throughout shift to optimize department productivity.
  • Operated cash registers and balanced cash drawers to ensure accuracy in transactions.
  • Utilized POS systems efficiently for order processing and inventory management.

Retail Store Manager

GQ Associates
Torrington, CT
05.2002 - 09.2006
  • Managed daily store operations and ensured compliance with company policies.
  • Trained and supervised staff to enhance customer service skills and teamwork.
  • Developed and implemented effective merchandising strategies to optimize product presentation.
  • Built and maintained strong working relationships with team members.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner to maintain positive relationships with customers.
  • Boosted company sales by developing and implementing strategic marketing approaches.
  • Organized new stock for floor placement.
  • Ensured all safety protocols were followed at all times by staff members.
  • Supervised cash drawer balances and deposits of store receipts.
  • Hired and trained positive, enthusiastic employees to boost talents of retail team.
  • Executed merchandising strategies to support store sales growth.
  • Developed and maintained store policies and procedures.
  • Organized and updated schedules to optimize coverage for expected customer demands.
  • Prepared and submitted nightly bank deposits.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, safety standards, and company policies.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Balanced sales, reconciled cash and made bank deposits to facilitate opening and closing duties.

Education

Certification Of Completion - Diploma in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Alison Courses
08.2021 - 07.2024

Diploma in Psychology

Alison Courses
08.2021 - 09.2023

Explorations Charter School
Winchester , CT

Some College (No Degree) - Clinical Psychology

Northwestern Connecticut Community College
Winchester , CT

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Visual merchandising
  • Effective communication
  • Goal setting
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Process improvement
  • Attention to detail
  • Punctual and dependable
  • Self-motivated and disciplined
  • Sorting and labeling
  • Space optimization
  • Picking and packing
  • Barcode scanning
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Verbal and written communication

Affiliations

Some of My Current Activities

  • Working on a novel that covers similar subjects to what some of our current issues occurring in society today are.
  • I am also working on the research and development for a nonprofit organization.
  • When I'm not working, cooking, or cleaning, I spend time trying to create quality time with my children.

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited

Certification

  • I've taken and successfully completed CPR and First Aid training
  • I've also completed several medical courses including the successful completion of a certified caregiver through Rush University Online

Timeline

Certification Of Completion - Diploma in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Alison Courses
08.2021 - 07.2024

Diploma in Psychology

Alison Courses
08.2021 - 09.2023

Freelancer

Self Employed Services
09.2014 - Current

Shift Supervisor

Goodwill
12.2008 - 12.2011

Retail Store Manager

GQ Associates
05.2002 - 09.2006

Explorations Charter School

Some College (No Degree) - Clinical Psychology

Northwestern Connecticut Community College

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