Michaela Smith
Gainesville,FL
Summary
Dynamic Art Teacher and seasoned Sales Associate with a proven track record in fostering student creativity and driving sales growth. Excelled at Traveling Art Camp by enhancing artistic skills and maintaining high customer satisfaction at Bass Pro Shops. Skilled in lesson planning and relationship building, demonstrating adaptability and a keen eye for detail. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level sales associate position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Art Teacher
Traveling Art Camp
Gainesville, FL
07.2021 - 08.2024
- Managed art room supplies, equipment and resources to maintain consistent supply for projects.
- Managed a diverse range of learners, adapting lesson plans to accommodate different abilities and interests.
- Enhanced student creativity by incorporating various art mediums and techniques into lessons.
- Developed and implemented engaging art lessons for students in grades kindergarten through 12th.
- Established a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encouraged open communication and collaboration among students.
- Developed students'' artistic skills by providing personalized feedback and guidance on their artwork.
Sales Associate
Bass Pro Shops
Gainesville, FL
05.2020 - 07.2021
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
Sales Associate
Tropical Snow
Gainesville, FL
06.2019 - 08.2020
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
Sales Associate
Rural King
Gainesville, FL
09.2018 - 01.2019
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Minimized wait times for customers during peak hours, maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
Education
Loften High School
Gainesville, FLSkills
- Acrylic painting
- Artistic Techniques
- Collaborative Projects
- Lesson Planning
- Supply Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Creativity and Artistic Expression
- Critical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking Abilities
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Relationship Building
- Team building
- Multitasking
- Decision-Making
- Organizational Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Active Learning
- Reliability
Timeline
Art Teacher
Traveling Art Camp
07.2021 - 08.2024
Sales Associate
Bass Pro Shops
05.2020 - 07.2021
Sales Associate
Tropical Snow
06.2019 - 08.2020
Sales Associate
Rural King
09.2018 - 01.2019
Loften High School