Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
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Serenity Patterson

Target
Spring Valley,NY
7
years of professional experience

I am a motivated and dependable with a associates degree in Legal Studies and experience with customer service, caregiving, and fast-paced work environments. I have a heavy skill set of strong communication skills, organization, problem solving, and interpersonal skills with the skill set of also being able to manage multiple responsibilities while maintaining a professional environment. I am currently pursuing further education in Forensic psychology and seeking opportunities to grow professionally, gain experience in a professional setting, and apply my education and skills toward a meaningful career.

Work History

Health Care Aid

6 Years 8 Months
Home Aid | 01.2020 - Current
  • Provided personal support to family member on bed rest by preparing nutritious meals, managing daily routines, and ensuring a clean, safe environment.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
  • Managing multiple responsibilities while demonstrating patience, dependability, and attention to detail.
  • Maintaining a supportive and respectful environment while responding to a changed schedule.

Guest Advocate

10 Months
Target | 11.2025 - Current
  • Ensured guests received a welcoming experience within target. Focused on exceeding guest expectations through effective guest interaction.
  • Frequently lead the front end during closing when management is occupied, helping ensure that closing procedures and operations are completed efficiently.
  • Organized break schedules and assign team members to specific areas to help ensure closing tasks are completed on time.
  • Close registers and assist with end of day financial procedures while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Monitoring and assisting across multiple sections of the store during periods of limited staffing while maintaining awareness of guest and operational needs.
  • managed multiple responsibilities simultaneously in a fast paced environment while maintaining professionalism, organization, and efficiency.
  • Making operational decisions when management is unavailable and communicate with management through walkies to confirm and address the situation as needed.
  • Assisting with resolving register issues and troubleshoot basic register problems to help maintain efficient front-end operations.
  • Collaborating with team members and communicate effectively to keep front-end operation running smoothly.

Sales Associate

1 Year 2 Months
Hollister Co. | 08.2024 - 10.2025
  • Delivered top-tier customer service in fast-paced retail environment, enhancing customer satisfaction. Assisting customers in finding products, maintained visual merchandising standards, and processed transactions efficiently, contributing to store presentation and customer experience.
  • Processed transactions accurately and efficiently while maintaining attention to detail.
  • Executed daily visual merchandising standards to maintain brand aesthetic and drive customer engagement.
  • Handled cash register transactions accurately and efficiently, ensuring smooth checkout process for customers.

Sales Associate

2 Years
Charlotte Russe | 08.2022 - 08.2024
  • Assisted customers with clothing selection, questions and overall needs.
  • Maintained well organized and presentable work areas while managing fitting rooms, merchandise and restocking.
  • Supporting management with administrative task, including email communication, register counts and preparation of deposit bags.
  • Processed transactions accurately and efficiently using point-of-sale (POS) systems.
  • Worked effectively in a fast paced environment while managing multiple responsibilities and maintaining accuracy.

Education

High School Diploma

Hudson Valley P-Tech | Hudson Valley | 06-2025

Attended a competitive STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) program that integrates high school and college. I Interact with local business mentors and work collaboratively with classmates on group projects.

Bachelor of Arts - Forensic Psychology

University of New Haven | West Haven, CT | 05-2029

Associate’s Degree - Legal Studies

Rockland Community College | Suffern, NY | 12-2025
  • Has access to the library system to search for material
  • Participates in Rockland Community College Panel

Skills

Healthcare ethics
Compassionate
Client relations
Teamwork
Dependable team member
Effective communication
Problem-solving
Decision Making
Empathetic support
Team reliability
Creativity
Leadership

Accomplishments

  • National Technical Honors Society 3rd Year Member
  • Principal's Honor Roll 4th Year Recipient
  • Honor Roll 4th Year Recipient

Timeline

Guest Advocate

Target
11.2025 - CurrentRead More

Sales Associate

Hollister Co.
08.2024 - 10.2025Read More

Sales Associate

Charlotte Russe
08.2022 - 08.2024Read More

Health Care Aid

Home Aid
01.2020 - CurrentRead More

University of New Haven

Bachelor of Arts from Forensic Psychology
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Hudson Valley P-Tech

High School Diploma
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Rockland Community College

Associate’s Degree from Legal Studies
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Serenity Patterson