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Shannon Simpson

Arcata,CA

Summary

Hardworking and passionate animal lover with strong organizational skills eager to secure a position as an office assistant.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Retail Sales Associate

Nancy Anderson
06.2004 - Current
  • Increased sales revenue through effective product recommendations tailored to individual customers.
  • Managed efficient cash register operations.
  • Placed orders through various sales reps and companies.
  • Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
  • Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
  • Trained and supervised new employees to use selling strategies and apply best practices.
  • Handled returns and exchanges professionally, resolving customer issues while adhering to company policies.
  • Enhanced visual merchandising displays by arranging products strategically.

Garden Teacher

Grant Funded
08.2019 - 02.2020
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
  • Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
  • Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
  • Served on school committees focused on curriculum development, teacher evaluations, or community outreach initiatives to contribute positively to the overall school climate.

Retail Sales Associate/Animal Adoption Counselor

Kim Class-Director
06.2007 - 06.2008
  • Managed efficient cash register operations in non-profit thrift store.
  • Answered phones and assisted customers with questions pertaining to low cost spay and neuter vouchers and trapping for feral spay/neuter assistance.
  • Processed adoption applications for adoptable animals.
  • Administered basic veterinary care to animals including vaccines, parasite tests, and medications.
  • Took detailed notes about adoptable animals.
  • Helped plan and coordinate fundraisers and events.

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Local K-12 Schools
08.2004 - 06.2007
  • Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
  • Implemented classroom management techniques to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.

Education

Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential -

Cal Poly Humboldt
Arcata
05.2004

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Cal Poly Humboldt
Arcata
05.2003

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Sierra Community College
Rocklin, CA
05.2000

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Interpersonal and written communication
  • Proficient in typing and word processing
  • Product Merchandising
  • Phone Etiquette
  • Money Handling
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Reliable and Responsible
  • Friendly and Helpful
  • Detail oriented

Volunteer work

Over the years, I have dedicated countless hours of volunteer work to my children's K-8 schools. My work includes serving on two Parent Teacher Organizations. I acted as the Vice President of the Pacific Union PTO from 2016-2018 and spear-headed a monumental playground improvement project during my term. I have also devoted countless hours helping to plan multiple events and fundraisers through both Pacific Union School and Coastal Grove charter. These various projects utilized many of my skills including organizational, attention to detail, computer and technical, communication and leadership.


I have also devoted many volunteer hours over the years to fostering animals through Companion Animal Foundation. My family and I have experience with bottle feeding orphaned kittens, taming shy semi-feral kittens/cats, and also recently fostered a Mom dog and her 5 newborn babies from birth to adoption age. My passion for animal welfare and deep love for animals has been in my heart and soul since I was a child. 

Timeline

Garden Teacher

Grant Funded
08.2019 - 02.2020

Retail Sales Associate/Animal Adoption Counselor

Kim Class-Director
06.2007 - 06.2008

Substitute Teacher, K-12

Local K-12 Schools
08.2004 - 06.2007

Retail Sales Associate

Nancy Anderson
06.2004 - Current

Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential -

Cal Poly Humboldt

Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education

Cal Poly Humboldt

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Sierra Community College

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