Shelley Garst
Colcord,OK
Summary
Retail Sales Associate known for having great organizational skills. Gifted at working with all types of customers. Looking for a new role where hard work and dedication will be highly valued. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
Girlie Girl Originals
Rogers, Arkansas
09.2020 - 02.2023
- Established processes to ensure efficient workflow throughout the store.
- Initiated new projects that resulted in increased productivity across all departments.
- Maintained up-to-date records of employee attendance, payroll information, vacation requests.
- Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
Pre-School Floater/Sub. Teacher
Tender-Care Pre-school
Siloam Springs
09.2018 - 04.2020
- Designed my own curriculum
- Restructured Pre-K classroom
- Organized and categorized central supplies which maximized efficiency and resulted in less waste
- Customer service with parents, children enrolled in school, and co-workers
- Required skills set logging for curriculum and classroom structure.
Pre-K Teacher
Kid's Day Out
Siloam Springs
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Planned and implemented developmentally appropriate activities to engage Pre-K students in learning.
- Created a positive, nurturing classroom environment that encourages children's exploration and curiosity.
Owner
Home Daycare/Pre-school
Siloam Springs
03.2017 - 05.2018
- Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
- Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.
- Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
Childcare Specialist - Nanny
Private Contractor
Siloam Springs
05.2014 - 05.2017
- Provided safe and nurturing environment for children of all ages.
- Assisted with daily activities such as meal times, nap times, and playtime.
Education
Psychology Major (Human Growth & Development)
John Brown University
Siloam Springs, ARSkills
- Organizational skills
- Data entry
- Filing
- Customer service
- Telephone skills
- Negotiating skills
- Workflow Planning
- Process Improvement
- Cash Management
- Process Optimization
Roles And Responsibilities
Designed my own curriculum. Restructured Pre-K classroom. Organized and categorized central supplies which maximized efficiency and resulted in less waste. Customer service with parents, children enrolled in school, and co-workers. Required skills set logging for curriculum and classroom structure.
Leadership Experience
Lead Pre-K teacher most recently. Have also run my own business with strictly schedule daily curriculum and activities with particular attention to budget and time management needs.
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Manager
Girlie Girl Originals
09.2020 - 02.2023
Pre-K Teacher
Kid's Day Out
05.2019 - 08.2019
Pre-School Floater/Sub. Teacher
Tender-Care Pre-school
09.2018 - 04.2020
Owner
Home Daycare/Pre-school
03.2017 - 05.2018
Childcare Specialist - Nanny
Private Contractor
05.2014 - 05.2017
Psychology Major (Human Growth & Development)
John Brown University
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