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Nykeria Carthen-Thomas

Montgomery,AL

Summary

Experienced professional with a diverse background in customer service, food service, sales. Skilled in coaching and training athletes, multitasking in a fast-paced environment, delivering exceptional customer service, and also in a clinical setting. Proficient in various roles including coaching, deliveries, sales lead, brand ambassador, and medical assistant. Strong communication skills with the ability to work well in a team and independently. Proven track record of consistently meeting and exceeding expectations in all positions.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Brand Ambassador

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc
10.2023 - Current
  • Increased brand awareness through event marketing, demonstrations, sales, and brand promotion.
  • Approached strangers and interacted in natural conversation with goal of developing brand loyalty.
  • Engaged, educated, and befriended customers to deliver amazing shopping experience.
  • Showed understanding of customer's personal style and preferences when offering product advice.
  • Worked with team to achieve sales goals for products.

Sales Associate/Sales Lead

Journeys Kidz
01.2022 - 04.2023
  • Started as a Sales Associate and was promoted to Sales Lead
  • Assisting customers with purchases, maintaining store appearance, and processing transactions
  • Managed efficient cash register operations.
  • Supervising and training sales associates, managing inventory, opening and closing the store, and ensuring customer satisfaction
  • Contributed to achieving and exceeding sales goals and improving store operations.

Delivery Driver

Marco's Pizza
04.2020 - 08.2020
  • Responsibilities included timely and accurate deliveries, planning delivery routes, and maintaining the delivery vehicle
  • Possessed strong communication skills and worked collaboratively with team members to ensure efficient restaurant operations and customer satisfaction.
  • Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.

Gymnastics Coach

The Armory
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Specialized in coaching toddlers and young children by developing age-appropriate training programs and providing a safe and positive learning environment
  • Utilized various teaching techniques to help children learn and retain skills, and maintained regular communication with parents.

Education

Medical Assistant Certification - Medical Assistant

JES Health Services
Montgomery, AL
12.2023

Bachelors Degree - Nursing

Tuskegee University
Tuskegee, AL
05.2025

Associate of Applied Science - Science and Nursing

Lawson College
Birmingham, AL
05.2022

High School Diploma -

Jefferson Davis High School
Montgomery, AL
05.2020

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Communication
  • Time management
  • Organization
  • Attention to detail
  • Sales and marketing
  • Cash handling and management
  • Inventory management
  • Route planning and optimization
  • Food safety and hygiene
  • Team collaboration and leadership
  • Problem-solving
  • Multitasking
  • Training and development
  • Conflict resolution
  • Recording Vital Signs
  • Phlebotomy
  • POC
  • Ear Irrigation
  • EKG Set Up and Monitoring
  • Urinalysis/ Lab Skills
  • EHR and EMR proficiency
  • General clinical skills
  • Medication Administration
  • Sterile Procedures and Techniques
  • CPR Certified

Certification

  • CPR
  • CCMA

Timeline

Brand Ambassador

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc
10.2023 - Current

Sales Associate/Sales Lead

Journeys Kidz
01.2022 - 04.2023

Delivery Driver

Marco's Pizza
04.2020 - 08.2020

Gymnastics Coach

The Armory
01.2016 - 01.2018

Medical Assistant Certification - Medical Assistant

JES Health Services

Bachelors Degree - Nursing

Tuskegee University

Associate of Applied Science - Science and Nursing

Lawson College

High School Diploma -

Jefferson Davis High School
Nykeria Carthen-Thomas