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Summer Sewell Kotara

Summer Sewell Kotara

Amarillo,TX

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Administrative Associate II

West Texas A&M Universtiy
Canyon, TX
09.2023 - 11.2024
  • Established administrative work procedures to track staff's daily tasks.
  • Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.

Beauty Advisor

Dillards Department Store
Amarillo, TX
08.2022 - 06.2023
  • Built and deepened productive and positive customer relationships with high-quality service and focus on gaining loyalty.
  • Recommended merchandise based on expert product knowledge and client preferences.
  • Capitalized on upselling opportunities for additional products and services to increase sales numbers.

Manager of Operations

Tascosa Athletic Center
Amarillo , TX
06.2021 - 10.2022
  • Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Applied continuous improvement program in daily activities to boost productivity, improve quality and reduce costs.
  • Kept showroom and sales floor clean and well-organized.
  • Provided outstanding service to new and long-standing customers by attending closely to concerns and developing solutions.
  • Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
  • Built and deepened productive and positive customer relationships with high-quality service and focus on gaining loyalty.
  • Recommended merchandise based on expert product knowledge and client preferences.
  • Capitalized on upselling opportunities for additional products and services to increase sales numbers.

Office Administrator

Golden Spread Roofing
Amarillo, TX
09.2017 - 05.2021
  • Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
  • Managed operations budgeting, accounts payable and accounts receivable and payroll.
  • Reconciled daily sales, prepared bank deposits and assessed financial transaction reports.
  • Created and implemented marketing and advertising strategies to support revenue goals and promote strategic growth.
  • Mentored and trained new hires on sales techniques and customer service procedures.
  • Met with customers and patiently answered questions about roofing concerns and requests.

Sales Associate

Southwest Sales Promotion
Amarillo, TX
10.2007 - 08.2017
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
  • Met with commission clients to gain agreement on artistic project goals, parameters and financial considerations.
  • Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
  • Used technology resources to assist customers in locating and selecting items.
  • Submitted design ideas to plan projects with customers and managers.

College Instructor

Amarillo College
Amarillo , TX
09.2003 - 01.2007
  • Developed lesson plans to teach course materials according to schedule.
  • Maintained student engagement through creative subject delivery and learning activities.
  • Mentored and motivated students to increase class participation.
  • Attended trade shows and other industry events to build professional network of vendors and experts.
  • Taught - Intro to Interior Design, Universal Design, Drafting
  • Toured and educated students regarding Dallas Market Center

Education

RYT 200 - Yoga

Yoga Alliance
09.2022

Associate of Science - Interior Design

Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX
05.2000

Skills

  • Scheduling and Coordinating
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Honest and Ethical
  • Positive Customer Engagement
  • Relationship Building
  • Customer Service
  • Building Customer Loyalty

Timeline

Administrative Associate II

West Texas A&M Universtiy
09.2023 - 11.2024

Beauty Advisor

Dillards Department Store
08.2022 - 06.2023

Manager of Operations

Tascosa Athletic Center
06.2021 - 10.2022

Office Administrator

Golden Spread Roofing
09.2017 - 05.2021

Sales Associate

Southwest Sales Promotion
10.2007 - 08.2017

College Instructor

Amarillo College
09.2003 - 01.2007

RYT 200 - Yoga

Yoga Alliance

Associate of Science - Interior Design

Amarillo College

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