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Russul Abtan

Seattle,United States

Summary

Customer-focused Payless Shoes, with 2.5 years of experience, managing merchandise and providing warm, inviting service. Offered to work an additional 8 hours per week to ease the workload during busy periods. Worked extensively with Payless Shoes to implement new promotions and customer incentive programs, resulting in an 80% boost in store traffic. Hardworking Sales Associate delivering great service and organizing high volumes of merchandise in bustling retail settings. Nudged increase in customer purchases through promotional upselling and personal recommendations on related items. Provided stable leadership to increase coworker confidence, resulting in stronger team cohesion and productivity. Skillfully pursues sales to achieve profit targets and exceed personal quotas. Uses consultative and relationship-based techniques to capture sales opportunities. Persuasive communicator with a tenacious nature. Skilled team player with a strong background in Macy's environments. Works well independently to handle assignments and is always ready to go beyond basic assignments. Quick learner with good computer abilities. Organized Macy's bringing strengths in handling work independently and solving routine problems without oversight. Offers expertise in customer service and sale and ability to quickly learn new processes.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Medina Academy
Bellevue , WA
08.2021 - Current
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
  • Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
  • Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
  • Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
  • Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
  • Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
  • Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
  • Established positive relationships with parents to ensure effective communication regarding student progress and well-being.
  • Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
  • Incorporated instructional best practices such as differentiated instruction into lesson plans.
  • Planned field trips to enrich students' educational experiences outside of the traditional classroom setting.
  • Prepared weekly newsletters for parents outlining upcoming assignments or events at school.
  • Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
  • Organized parent conferences throughout the year to discuss student progress.
  • Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
  • Supported English Language Learners by providing additional resources tailored towards their specific needs.
  • Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
  • Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.

Sales Associate Team Leader

Payless Shoes
SEATTLE, United States
08.2009 - 06.2011
  • Provided accurate information to help customers quickly navigate store and acquire items for purchase
  • Restocked front lanes and displays, following established merchandising procedures and standards
  • Used POS system to scan customer purchases, calculate prices, and process transactions
  • Watched store shelves and aisles for upkeep needs, including organizing products and cleaning up spills
  • Unboxed and restocked merchandise into attractive displays.

Sales Associate Specialist

Macy's
SEATTLE, United States
06.2008 - 06.2011
  • Utilized POS systems effectively to process customer orders and transactions
  • Helped maintain clean, orderly work environment
  • Interacted with customers, providing information and top-notch customer service
  • Handled cash and credit transactions expertly, giving correct change and processing orders
  • Escorted customers to appropriate merchandise
  • Explained basic product features and promotions to customers
  • Resolved customer issues effectively
  • Maintained knowledge of current promotions and offers
  • Upheld company-specific standards for merchandise presentation of best apparel and equipment brands in sporting goods
  • Determined needs and advised customers on purchases
  • Assisted with loading and unloading trucks
  • Handled customer paperwork and tracked orders
  • Assisted customers and supported coworkers
  • Revamped the store's shelves to prepare for new seasonal merchandise and planned promotions
  • Arranged merchandise to be visually pleasing and well organized, focusing on item accessibility and aesthetic appeal.

Education

Ph.D. - Doctorate of Education

Antioch University
Seattle, WA
12-2025

Master of Education -

Antioch University
SEATTLE, WA
06.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies

Central Washington University
Lynwood, WA
06.2011

Associate of Science - Pre-requisites to Pharmacy School

North Seattle Community College
Seattle, WA
06.2008

High School Diploma -

West Seattle High School
Seattle, WA
06.2008

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Payment processing
  • Merchandise display
  • Cleaning techniques
  • Guest relations
  • Inventory tracking
  • Monitor security
  • Merchandising
  • Restock shelves
  • Promote products
  • Problem-solving
  • Task prioritization
  • Group Instruction
  • Student Engagement
  • Community involvement
  • Interactive teaching and learning
  • Formative Assessments and Standard-Based Grading
  • Student needs assessment
  • Parent and teacher conferences
  • Creative lesson plan development
  • Excellent classroom management
  • Parent and student communication
  • Test Grading
  • FLUENT IN English and Arabic
  • Quizzes, tests, and exams
  • Behavior Management
  • Differentiated Instruction

Volunteer Experience

Tutor, Tutoring Middle School students

References

  • Adila Abdussammed, Medina Academy, 16242 Northup Way, Bellevue, Washington, 98008, (425)641-1834
  • Rachel Oppenheim, Antioch University, 2400 3rd Ave #200, Seattle, Washington, 98121, (206)441-5352
  • Daniel Taker, North Seattle Community College, 9600 College Way, Seattle, Washington, 98155, (206)252-8800

Timeline

Teacher

Medina Academy
08.2021 - Current

Sales Associate Team Leader

Payless Shoes
08.2009 - 06.2011

Sales Associate Specialist

Macy's
06.2008 - 06.2011

Ph.D. - Doctorate of Education

Antioch University

Master of Education -

Antioch University

Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies

Central Washington University

Associate of Science - Pre-requisites to Pharmacy School

North Seattle Community College

High School Diploma -

West Seattle High School
Russul Abtan