Simone Williams
Champaign,IL
Summary
Highly motivated and dedicated job seeker with a strong aptitude for organization. Seeking an entry-level position to contribute to team success and help achieve company goals. Committed to working diligently and efficiently to ensure accurate and timely task completion. Excited to bring passion and drive to a dynamic work environment, ready to make a positive impact.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's assistant
Urbana fine arts center
05.2019 - 05.2022
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
- Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
- Provided extra support to students with special needs, facilitating their inclusion.
- Monitored student progress, providing feedback that contributed to improvement in dance performance.
- Managed classroom behavior, creating conducive environment for learning.
- Shared important information with students and parents concerning upcoming schedule changes.
- Double checked all recital costume orders before distributing to students
Office Assistant Intern
Acoustic Medsystems
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distributing mail.
- Answered incoming phone calls and transferred to staff members or provided requested information.
- Maintained accurate inventory of office supplies, ensuring necessary items were always available when needed.
- Assisted with daily office tasks, contributing to a well-run work environment.
Photographer/Sales Associate
Cherry Hill Programs - Photos With Santa Claus
11.2022 - 12.2022
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
- Resolved customer complaints with patience and understanding, restoring customer confidence.
- Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
- Fostered collaborative work environment, sharing best practices and sales strategies with new hires.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Minimized wait times for customers during peak hours, maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
- Trained new photographers in use of camera equipment and editing software.
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Delivered high-quality images under tight deadlines, demonstrating strong time management skills.
Sales Associate
White House Black Market
07.2023 - 09.2024
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
- Enhanced team productivity by fostering a positive work environment and providing support to colleagues as needed.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
- Participated in team meetings and training sessions regularly for continuous professional development within the retail industry.
- Provided personalized shopping experiences for repeat customers by remembering their preferences and offering tailored recommendations.
- Monitored customers for signs of security concerns and escalated issues to management.
Education
High school diploma -
Central High School
Champaign, IL05.2022
Skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Multi-tasking strength
- Excellent people skills
- Reliable and punctual
- Cold-calling
Timeline
Sales Associate
White House Black Market
07.2023 - 09.2024
Photographer/Sales Associate
Cherry Hill Programs - Photos With Santa Claus
11.2022 - 12.2022
Office Assistant Intern
Acoustic Medsystems
05.2022 - 08.2022
Teacher's assistant
Urbana fine arts center
05.2019 - 05.2022
High school diploma -
Central High School
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