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Education
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Certification
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Sharon Riley

Burlington,WI

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude, with a willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Great personality for working with customers and maintaining a high level of trust. Natural problem solver and listener. Talented Owner with excellent marketing, customer service and facility oversight skills. Highly effective and comfortable working with people at all levels in organization.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner/Creator

Sunshine Or Rain Creations
Burlington , WI
10.2019 - Current
  • Owner and creator of Sunshine or Rain Creations designing, creating and selling handmade crafts.

Teller

Equitable Bank
Waterford , WI
12.2016 - 09.2019
  • Built and strengthened customer relationships by leveraging excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Reconciled cash drawer and resolved discrepancies.
  • Counted and packaged currency and coins.
  • Completed highly accurate, high-volume money counts via both manual and machine-driven approaches.
  • Provided customer records, account statements and copies of checks.
  • Answered customer inquiries regarding account balances, transaction history, services charges and interest rates.
  • Processed customer transactions promptly, minimizing wait times.
  • Answered telephone inquiries on checking and savings accounts, loans and lines of credit.
  • Educated customers on use of banking website and mobile apps.
  • Stocked supplies for customers and personal teller station.
  • Identified sales opportunities and referred customers to branch partners in financial services.

Cashier

Kwik Trip
Burlington , WI
10.2018 - 03.2019
  • Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks and bins for optimal appearance.

Customer Service Representative

Gaia Micro Spa
Greendfield , WI
06.2015 - 06.2017
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
  • Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
  • Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services and company information.
  • Recommended products to customers, thoroughly explaining details.
  • Assisted customers with setting appointments, special order requests, and arranging merchandise pick-up.

Preschool Teacher/Cook

Todays Child Learning Center
Waterford , WI
09.2003 - 12.2013

While working a Today's Child, I took on several roles, from preschool teacher to cook. I worked with children from the ages of 8 weeks to 12 years. I was not employed with them the entire 10 years as I left a few times for different reasons (new jobs, college, etc.). It was here that I was given the ability to work in every classroom.

  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Assisted and supervised children through entire school day.
  • Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
  • Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.

Preschool Teacher

Quad Graphics
Sussex , WI
01.2011 - 07.2011
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
  • Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.

Preschool Teacher

Little Vip Child Care Center
Windlake , WI
09.2000 - 11.2001
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
  • Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
  • Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
  • Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
  • Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
  • Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
  • Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.

Education

No Degree - Financial Services

Bryant And Stratton College
Wauwatosa, WI

No Degree - Accounting And Human Services

Gateway Technical College
Burlington, WI

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Ottawa University
Brookfield, WI
06.2015

High School Diploma -

Union Springs Jr/Sr High School
Union Springs, NY
06.1990

Skills

  • Business Operations
  • Food Safety Guidelines
  • Customer Engagement
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Cash Register Operations
  • Proper Storage Procedures
  • Kitchen Equipment
  • Progress Monitoring
  • Creative Design
  • Classroom Instruction

Certification

  • Early Childhood Education Level 1
  • Early Childhood Education Level 2
  • Child Abuse and Neglect
  • Infant Toddler
  • Shaken baby Syndrome
  • SIDS Training
  • Nutrition and Food Service Training
  • I am listed on the Wisconsin Registry as a Level 8

Timeline

Owner/Creator

Sunshine Or Rain Creations
10.2019 - Current

Cashier

Kwik Trip
10.2018 - 03.2019

Teller

Equitable Bank
12.2016 - 09.2019

Customer Service Representative

Gaia Micro Spa
06.2015 - 06.2017

Preschool Teacher

Quad Graphics
01.2011 - 07.2011

Preschool Teacher/Cook

Todays Child Learning Center
09.2003 - 12.2013

Preschool Teacher

Little Vip Child Care Center
09.2000 - 11.2001

No Degree - Financial Services

Bryant And Stratton College

No Degree - Accounting And Human Services

Gateway Technical College

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Ottawa University

High School Diploma -

Union Springs Jr/Sr High School
  • Early Childhood Education Level 1
  • Early Childhood Education Level 2
  • Child Abuse and Neglect
  • Infant Toddler
  • Shaken baby Syndrome
  • SIDS Training
  • Nutrition and Food Service Training
  • I am listed on the Wisconsin Registry as a Level 8
Sharon Riley