Savanna Chacon
Albuquerque
Summary
Proactive manager with demonstrated leadership abilities, strategic planning expertise and problem-solving acumen. Assists senior managers with accomplishing demanding targets by encouraging staff and coordinating resources. Methodical and well-organized in optimizing coverage to meet operational demands. Forward-thinking team leader skilled at operating departments efficiently to meet goals. Successful background matching employees with roles for maximum performance. Proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level manager position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Reliable, top-notch sales associate with outstanding customer service skills and relationship-building strengths. Dedicated to welcoming customers and providing comprehensive service. In-depth understanding of sales strategy and merchandising techniques. Dependable retail sales professional with experience in dynamic, high-performance environments. Skilled in processing transactions, handling cash, using registers and arranging merchandise. Maintains high-level customer satisfaction by smoothly resolving customer requests, needs and problems. Dedicated assistant teacher provides students with safe and nurturing learning environment. Possesses excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Proactive and caring worker with a year and a half of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference. Energetic assistant teacher committed to encouraging intellectual, social and emotional development in children. Hands-on experience assisting in lesson planning, preparing classroom for activities and assisting children with toileting and meal needs. Compassionate Substitute Teacher with distinguished knowledge of child development. Skilled at working closely with students to maintain progression and control behavioral issues. Committed to keeping up with lesson plans while keeping classrooms fun.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Substitute Teacher
Albuquerque Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Enhanced classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and maintaining clear expectations for behavior.
Visiting Teacher/Assistant Teacher
SpringStone Montessori School
06.2022 - Current
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Assisted in lessons, curriculum and homework planning.
- Researched and presented new learning tools and methods for classroom application.
- Planned, prepared and presented group assignments to encourage collaboration.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Worked with teacher to identify and target opportunities for instructional improvements.
Assistant Manager
Rue21
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
- Strengthened merchandising and promotional strategies to drive customer engagement and boost sales.
- Developed organizational structure to outline and direct rules, roles and responsibilities.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy and reducing discrepancies.
- Introduced new products or services, increased marketing activities and improved customer service to drive sales.
- Established objectives to offer team members clear roadmap to help company achieve overall goals.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies and forecast future needs.
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
- Developed strategy to increase sales and drive profits.
- Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
- Directed promotion and brand loyalty efforts to build direct relationships with customers.
- Monitored security to protect employees, customers and property.
- Reduced financial discrepancies to minimize threats to health and productivity of business.
- Increased employee performance and job satisfaction to strengthen retention and engagement.
- Compiled financial data to comply with budget.
Retail Sales Associate
Aeropostale
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items and arranging according to size or color.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
- Informed customers of current store promotions to encourage additional sales purchases.
- Issued receipts and processed refunds, credits or exchanges.
- Supported efficient and timely replenishment of sales floor merchandise.
- Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
- Increased sales and customer satisfaction through personalized servicing.
- Folded and arranged merchandise in attractive displays to drive sales.
- Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders and gift card activations.
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
- Used consultative sales techniques to understand customer needs and recommend relevant products and services.
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections and purchases.
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
- Provided accurate information about promotions, customer programs and products, helping drive high customer retention.
Retail Sales Associate
Rue21
07.2020 - 01.2022
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Increased sales and customer satisfaction through personalized servicing.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders and gift card activations.
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
- Folded and arranged merchandise in attractive displays to drive sales.
- Informed customers of current store promotions to encourage additional sales purchases.
- Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change and storing coupons.
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections and purchases.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items and arranging according to size or color.
- Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
- Supported efficient and timely replenishment of sales floor merchandise.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Elementary Education
University of New Mexico
12.2025
High School Diploma -
Atrisco Heritage Academy High School
05.2021
Skills
- Training
- Financial Management
- Customer Service
- Flexible Hours
- POS Software
- Meeting Sales Goals
- Building Customer Relationships and Loyalty
- Sales and Promotions
- Strong Communication
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Time Management
- Basic Mathematics
- Store/Register Opening and Closing
- Reliable and Responsible
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Student Engagement and Development
- Parent and Guardian Relations
- Activity Demonstrations
- Caring and Empathetic Demeanor
- Early Childhood Education
- Primary Care
Certification
- Substitute Teaching License - New Mexico Department of Education.
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross.
Timeline
Substitute Teacher
Albuquerque Public Schools
08.2024 - Current
Visiting Teacher/Assistant Teacher
SpringStone Montessori School
06.2022 - Current
Assistant Manager
Rue21
02.2022 - 06.2022
Retail Sales Associate
Aeropostale
11.2021 - 02.2022
Retail Sales Associate
Rue21
07.2020 - 01.2022
Bachelor's Degree - Elementary Education
University of New Mexico
High School Diploma -
Atrisco Heritage Academy High School