Stephen Cook
Cook's Gems Inc.
New Fairfield
16
years of professional experience
Versatile professional with expertise in e-commerce entrepreneurship and business administration. Managed comprehensive online resale operations, encompassing inventory sourcing, product listings, customer service, and marketing. Skilled in eBay Seller Hub, Amazon Seller Central, and AI-assisted research for product sourcing. Holds a Master of Science in Teaching in Childhood Education and Special Education and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
Work History
Owner
1 Year 9 Months- Own and operate an e-commerce business specializing in online resale and consignment, selling exclusively through eBay.
- Manage daily business operations, driving product sourcing, research, listing creation, pricing, and online merchandising.
- Handles the sales process from product acquisition and listing through customer transactions and order fulfillment.
- Oversees customer service, order processing, shipping, bookkeeping, and marketing.
Co-Owner
6 Years- Co-owned and operated an e-commerce business specializing in online resale through eBay and Amazon.
- Oversaw daily business operations across multiple online sales channels.
- Managed product sourcing, research, pricing, inventory, listings, and merchandising across both marketplaces.
- Utilized eBay Seller Hub and Amazon Seller Central to manage online marketplace operations.
- Handled customer service, order processing, shipping, bookkeeping, and marketing.
Teaching Assistant
4 Years- Assumed various instructional support roles, including leave replacements and grade-wide teaching assistant responsibilities, enhancing overall classroom effectiveness.
- Delivered personalized, one-on-one support to a student with disabilities, fostering an inclusive learning environment.
- Facilitated classroom instruction and daily educational activities, promoting student engagement and academic success.
- Achieved tenured status within the school district.
Teacher's Aide
2 Years- Delivered personalized support to students with special needs, enhancing their learning experience.
- Collaborated with teachers in delivering classroom instruction and facilitating daily activities in special education program.
- Facilitated individual learning plans to boost student engagement and participation in classroom activities.
Education
Master of Science in Teaching (MST) - Childhood Education and Special Education (Grades 1–6)
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Business Administration
Skills
E-commerce operations
Marketplace Management: eBay Seller Hub
Amazon Seller Central
Business Administration: Customer Service
Shipping and Logistics
Bookkeeping
Marketing
Operational management
Data Analysis
Microsoft Office: Excel
Word
PowerPoint
AI research tools
Timeline
Owner
Cook's Gems Inc.
01.2025 - CurrentRead More
Co-Owner
Upstanding Books Inc.
01.2019 - 01.2025Read More
Teaching Assistant
Briarcliff Middle School
01.2014 - 01.2018Read More
Teacher's Aide
Pierre Van Cortlandt Middle School
01.2011 - 01.2013Read More
Fordham University
Master of Science in Teaching (MST) from Childhood Education and Special Education (Grades 1–6)
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Alfred University
Bachelor of Science (BS) from Business Administration
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