Sarah Smart
Seguin,TX
Summary
Dedicated professional with demonstrated strengths in customer service, time management, and working with others. Good at troubleshooting problems and building successful solutions. Excellent verbal and written communicator with strong background cultivating positive relationships and exceeding goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
ESL Paraprofessional
Jim Barnes Middle School
09.2023 - Current
- Contributed to a supportive school community by serving as a liaison between ESL families and staff members.
- Supported ESL students in acclimating to a new cultural environment, helping them feel welcome and comfortable within the school community.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop strategies for supporting the academic success of ESL students.
- Offered after-school tutoring sessions, enabling struggling learners to catch up on coursework and improve their language skills.
- Coordinated with fellow paraprofessionals to share best practices, leading to improved teaching techniques across the board.
Sales Representative
Vivint
01.2022 - 01.2022
- Maximized customer satisfaction by quickly responding to any concern or request
- Overcame objections with successful product demonstrations and persuasive communication skills
- Advised customers on different financing options.
Kroger Clicklist
Kroger
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Met productivity goals by walking quickly and avoiding errors in completing customer orders
- Substituted items when allowed following customer notes or suggested alternatives
- Retrieved missing items and replacements for waiting customers.
Verizon Sales Representative
Etech Verizon Wireless Program
01.2020
- Listened to customer requests and specifications and made suggestions to appropriately fulfill needs
- Approached and solved problems with initiative and sound judgment
- Answered customers' questions about services, prices and credit terms.
Inshop
Jimmy John's
01.2019
- Maintained shop lot appearance with routine inspections to spot trash, stains and other cleaning needs
- Managed orders from start to finish, verifying quality and quantity before bagging customer items
- Freed senior team members up to focus on repair work by handling telephone calls, emails and walk-up inquiries.
Sales Associate
Purple Haze Vapes
01.2019
- Assisted customers with sales and service needs
- Resolved customer concerns using strong communication and conflict management skills
- Helped customers navigate store, complete sales and process returns.
Waitress
San Luis Mexican Restaurant
01.2017
- Worked in fast-paced environment, handled multiple priorities and learned new procedures
- Handled guest needs with upbeat attitude and attention to detail
- Met cleanliness targets and sanitized dining room, bathrooms and other areas.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bells High School
Bells, TX05.2018
Dual Credit -
Grayson County College
Sherman, TXSociology -
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX05.2026
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Customer retention
- Strong communication
- Problem-solving
- Basic math abilities
- Microsoft Word
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
ESL Paraprofessional
Jim Barnes Middle School
09.2023 - Current
Sales Representative
Vivint
01.2022 - 01.2022
Verizon Sales Representative
Etech Verizon Wireless Program
01.2020
Kroger Clicklist
Kroger
01.2019 - 01.2020
Inshop
Jimmy John's
01.2019
Sales Associate
Purple Haze Vapes
01.2019
Waitress
San Luis Mexican Restaurant
01.2017
High School Diploma -
Bells High School
Dual Credit -
Grayson County College
Sociology -
Stephen F. Austin State University
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