SARAH CHAVIRA
Roswell Independent School District
Roswell,NM
1
Language
1
Certification
14
years of professional experience
Seeking a professional position in a classroom where I can learn to be a successful educational assistant. I am currently enrolled at Eastern New Mexico Portales to further my career in Elementary Education with a minor in Bilingual Education.
Work History
Elementary School Secretary
7 Months- Processed student enrollment and maintained accurate student records using district information systems.
- Managed daily office operations, ensuring smooth communication among staff, students, and parents.
- Coordinated school events, scheduling meetings for faculty and administration to enhance community engagement.
- Developed and implemented efficient filing systems, improving document retrieval times for staff inquiries.
Psychiatric Technician/Group Leader
1 Year 8 Months- Maintained compliance with current hospital, departmental, and regulatory requirements and care standards.
- Collaborated with treatment team to deliver comprehensive therapy programs addressing occupational, recreational, vocational, and educational needs.
- Delivered care based on physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety-related criteria.
- Applied sound judgment in emergency situations to protect staff and property.
- Supported the facility's patients through compassionate teaching and counseling.
- Observed and documented the behaviors and conditions of the patients under care.
- Used both verbal and physical techniques to restrain suicidal and violent patients.
- Monitored patients to quickly identify issues with their physical or emotional wellbeing.
- Respected the rights of patients and maintained confidentiality.
- Organized activities regularly for patients to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Led targeted group sessions to support individuals in expressing feelings and addressing specific personal issues.
- Assisted patients in developing coping mechanisms to effectively manage daily life challenges.
- Followed established guidelines and procedures.
Sales Associate
1 Year 2 Months- Supported company mission and positive store culture through honesty, integrity, and high-quality customer experiences.
- Used POS system to scan customer purchases, calculate prices, and process transactions.
- Promoted credit and loyalty programs during customer interactions.
- Assisted with store recovery to maintain clean and organized sales floor throughout shift.
- Unboxed and restocked merchandise into attractive displays.
- Maintained knowledge of current and future promotions to provide accurate service and inform customer purchasing decisions.
Clothing Buyer/Sales Associate
1 Year 3 Months- Negotiated arrangements with suppliers for short- and long-term product needs, including pricing, delivery schedules and discount terms.
- Worked with the sales team to understand customer needs and shape buying strategies.
- Identified the best merchandise based on factors such as quality, conformance to specifications and favorable pricing.
- Bought merchandise and commodities for resale to wholesale or retail consumers.
- Monitored the market closely to evaluate competitor activities and consumer preferences.
- Led sales meetings to introduce the team to new merchandise and discuss strategies to maximize profits.
- Watched store shelves and aisles for upkeep needs, including organizing products and cleaning up spills.
- Tracked customer purchases to predict sales opportunities, adjusting presentation of merchandise to push certain items.
Beauty Ambassador/Sales Associate
7 Months- Attended seminars to acquire knowledge of upcoming and trendy beauty products to bring fresh ideas to company.
- Introduced new and promotional items to customers, achieving daily sales and service standards.
- Performed mini-makeovers to introduce customers to specifically branded products.
- Enticed customers to purchase products using sales techniques, including product demonstrations, free samples, and sharing product knowledge.
- Completed opening and closing duties, including counting money, balancing cash drawers, and making deposits.
- Completed multiple resets per day to keep merchandise well-organized and presentable.
Family Photographer
1 Year 5 Months- Employed strong digital and technical skills, expertly using tools like Adobe Photoshop Lightroom CC.
- Selected and organized equipment needed for shoot and developed budget.
- Managed all facets of photoshoots by scheduling, choosing outdoor locations, and setting up studio shoots.
- Consulted with clients to understand and meet their unique goals.
- Self Employed
Sales Associate
1 Year- Supported company mission and positive store culture through honesty, integrity, and high-quality customer experiences.
- Supported loss prevention efforts by monitoring suspicious behavior and accurately keying transactions.
- Assisted with store recovery to maintain clean and organized sales floor throughout shift.
- Used POS system to scan customer purchases, calculate prices, and process transactions.
- Arranged merchandise to be visually pleasing and well organized, focusing on item accessibility and aesthetic appeal.
- Recommended, selected, and helped locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires.
- Shared current sales and promotions, accepted payment methods, and explained refund and exchange policies to enhance customer experience.
Sales Associate
1 Year 5 Months- Customer service, sales, marketing, collections, and inventory.
- Watched store shelves and aisles for upkeep needs, including organizing products and cleaning up spills.
- Processed returns and exchanges in line with store policies.
- Unboxed and restocked merchandise into attractive displays.
- Assisted with store recovery to maintain clean and organized sales floor throughout shift.
Education
GED
Skills
Customer Service
Register/Reception/Front Office/Scheduling Appointments
Warehouse/Inventory
Patient Care/Vital signs monitoring
Sales/Marketing
Answering Phones/Fax/Copy
Data entry
Time management
CPR Certified
Certification
CPR Certified
SKILLS
Bilingual (Fluent in Spanish)
Timeline
Elementary School Secretary
Roswell Independent School District
01.2026 - CurrentRead More
Psychiatric Technician/Group Leader
Eastern New Mexico Medical Center
12.2019 - 08.2021Read More
Sales Associate
Maurices
01.2019 - 03.2020Read More
Clothing Buyer/Sales Associate
Buffalo Exchange
07.2017 - 10.2018Read More
Beauty Ambassador/Sales Associate
Bare Minerals
11.2016 - 06.2017Read More
Family Photographer
06.2015 - 11.2016Read More
Sales Associate
Maurices
06.2014 - 06.2015Read More
Sales Associate
Sears
01.2013 - 06.2014Read More
ENMU-R
GED
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