Sallie Schweitzer
Elk River,Minnesota
Summary
Accomplished Special Education Teacher and Assistant Retail Sales Manager seeking a new position where a dedication to creativity and the enhancement of leadership skills is promoted. Skilled at building an atmosphere of collaboration and performance excellence inside the classroom and on the sales floor. Proven track record of increasing sales through excellent relationship-building skills, consistent follow-through with clients and exceptional negotiation abilities. Excellent consultative selling talents.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Special Education Teacher
Independent School District 728
Elk River, Minnesota
09.2017 - Current
- Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, as well as, applied instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
- Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to a diverse range of students.
- Cultivated connections and strong student rapport to foster classroom engagement, in addition to recording student progress to inform parents and school administration.
- Collaborated across departments with regular education teachers.
Assistant Retail Sales Manager
Kirklands, Inc.
Maple Grove, MN
12.2019 - 04.2020
- Managed and motivated a retail team to ensure exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
- Coached team on effective upselling and cross-selling methods.
- Reviewed performance data to monitor and measure productivity, goal progress and activity levels.
- Met or surpassed business targets regularly through employee engagement and forward-thinking planning.
Beauty Advisor
Estee Lauder
Grand Forks, ND
08.2008 - 08.2013
- Delivered product demonstrations and sample applications, raising exposure of key brands.
- Evaluated client needs and recommended unique skincare treatments and products to achieve desired results.
- Cultivated productive and positive relationships with clients built on loyalty and service.
- Ranked among top sales performers; met or exceeded sales goals regularly.
Education
Master of Science - Special Education
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND 08.2013 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND 08.2008 - 05.2012
Skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Exceptional interpersonal and organizational skills
Analytical, decision-making skills
Ability to develop lasting professional relationships with clients
Able to overcome obstacles with optimism and tenacity
Dedicated to ongoing learning and advancement of skills
Timeline
Assistant Retail Sales Manager
Kirklands, Inc.
12.2019 - 04.2020
Special Education Teacher
Independent School District 728
09.2017 - Current
Master of Science - Special Education
University of North Dakota
08.2013 - 08.2015
Beauty Advisor
Estee Lauder
08.2008 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of North Dakota
08.2008 - 05.2012