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Suzana Christopher

Suzana Christopher

Huntingdon Valley,P.A

Summary

I am a highly energetic, motivated, positive and individual with a strong organizational and leading skills due to my combined and unparalleled diverse experience.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Teacher/Paraprofessional/Sub Secretaryy

Woodbridge SD NJ/ Abington SD PA/Philadelphia SD
01.2017 - Current
  • Replace full-time classroom teacher for a determined period by leading and taking charge of the curriculum
  • Implementing existing lesson plans, overseeing classroom activities, assigning projects, tasks and tests, homework, and following full-time teacher's instructions and lesson plan
  • Maintaining a professional and learning environment in the classroom
  • Worked with counselor, teachers, parents, and support staff to promote positive student behavior
  • Facilitate classroom bullying group and conflict resolution group
  • Apply appropriate teaching strategies in the classroom with various skill levels
  • Educational and behavioral support to life support especially education groups of students as needed.
  • Maintained student attendance and assignment records to prevent lapses during teacher absences.
  • Maintained rules of conduct that encouraged self-discipline and responsibility.
  • Managed high school classrooms during teacher absences.
  • Monitored appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities.

Retail Store Manager

Walgreens Co.
Philadelphia, PA
05.2003 - 11.2017
  • Monitored store performance metrics, including sales, profitability and customer service ratings.
  • Supervised daily operations of the retail store, including staff scheduling, inventory management and customer service.
  • Performed regular audits to ensure compliance with company standards.
  • Recruited, trained and managed a team of 20+ employees.
  • Collaborated with other departments to coordinate promotional activities and events in-store.
  • Implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction levels and build brand loyalty.
  • Established weekly and monthly goals for sales staff to achieve desired results.
  • Coordinated stock replenishment processes as needed based on sales trends.
  • Analyzed financial data to identify areas of improvement or cost savings opportunities.
  • Drafted detailed reports on store performance for upper management review.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner to maintain positive relationships with customers.
  • Handled cash register transactions accurately while providing excellent customer service.
  • Initiated new product training sessions for employees to improve product knowledge.
  • Maintained awareness of market trends in the retail industry, understanding forthcoming customer initiatives and monitoring local competitors.
  • Organized merchandise displays according to seasonal promotions or special events.
  • Created marketing plans that increased revenue by 15% within 6 months.
  • Worked closely with vendors to negotiate contracts for goods or services.
  • Ensured all safety protocols were followed at all times by staff members.
  • Conducted regular inventory counts throughout the year to maintain accurate records.
  • Built and maintained strong working relationships with team members.
  • Managed daily operations by completing purchasing, inventory control, merchandising and product distribution tasks.
  • Hired and trained positive, enthusiastic employees to boost talents of retail team.
  • Supervised cash drawer balances and deposits of store receipts.
  • Maintained inventory accuracy by counting stock-on-hand and reconciling discrepancies.
  • Connected with customers to provide assistance and collect feedback to optimize operations.
  • Organized new stock for floor placement.
  • Supervised receiving and stockroom activities to identify opportunities with inventory and prevent shrinkage.
  • Coached and mentored employees by offering constructive feedback and taking interest in long-term career growth.
  • Increased store sales by cross-selling complementary items.
  • Mentored employees in management of complicated sales, complex issues and difficult customers.
  • Organized and updated schedules to optimize coverage for expected customer demands.
  • Prevented store losses using awareness and attention to detail to detect gaps for corrective action.
  • Executed merchandising strategies to support store sales growth.
  • Improved profitability by executing daily, weekly and monthly floor plan changes.
  • Prepared and submitted nightly bank deposits.
  • Prepared employee performance appraisals, providing actionable feedback.
  • Evaluated store performance and incorporated feedback to implement improvement plans.
  • Boosted company sales by developing and implementing strategic marketing approaches.
  • Created engaging merchandise presentations to motivate impulse purchases.
  • Led employee performance evaluations and rewarded top performers to retain quality personnel.
  • Taught junior employees proactive strategies to meet operational and sales goals.
  • Managed inventory tracking and physical inventory counts to minimize loss.
  • Trained and mentored associates to teach daily tasks and procedures.
  • Balanced sales, reconciled cash and made bank deposits to facilitate opening and closing duties.
  • Delivered excellent customer service and adhered to standard practices to maximize sales and minimize shrinkage.
  • Monitored employee performance and identified performance gaps for corrective action.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction and store operations through relationship building and daily problem-solving.
  • Oversaw inventory management through cycle counts, audits and shrinkage control.
  • Updated and maintained store signage and displays.
  • Built customer confidence by actively listening to concerns and complaints and quickly resolving issues.
  • Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and promotions.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Strengthened work flow productivity by hiring, managing and developing top talent.
  • Generated repeat business by responding to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
  • Identified operational issues and implemented appropriate process improvements to promote workplace safety and productivity.
  • Preserved product quality by maintaining stockrooms and disposing of damaged items.
  • Reviewed customer feedback to make operational improvements and promote satisfaction.
  • Exceeded team goals and resolved issues by sharing and implementing customer service initiatives.
  • Showcased and built visually appealing displays and signs to encourage customers to buy specific products.
  • Oversaw storewide merchandising benchmarks to maintain operational excellence.
  • Built relationships with key customers and stakeholders to grow business networks and locate new opportunities.
  • Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.
  • Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
  • Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
  • Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
  • Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
  • Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.
  • Appraised inventory levels on frequent basis, ordering new merchandise to keep quantities well-stocked.
  • Created effective business plans to focus strategic decisions on long-term objectives.
  • Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results.
  • Coordinated and directed activities of businesses or departments concerning production, pricing and sales.
  • Improved productivity initiatives, managing budgets and accounts, coordinating itinerary and scheduling appointments.
  • Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
  • Implemented campaigns and promotions to help with developing goods and services.
  • Forecasted customer demand to set prices or credit terms for goods or services.
  • Directed or coordinated financial or budget activities to fund operations and maximize investments.
  • Structured HR consulting services to support clients during organizational developments and changes.

Class Teacher and Biology Subject Teacher

St. Joseph's convent high school
01.2000 - 01.2002
  • Responsible for ensuring that all students fully comprehended the taught curriculum and provided support to students who required extra guidance by tutoring in extra classes
  • Worked closely with other teachers to ensure all avenues of the curriculum are met and delivered lessons the students
  • Adapted distinctive teaching methodology, documented all lesson plans, organized healthy group discussions, and monitored troubled students
  • Prepared, administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student's progress
  • Adapt Teaching methods and instructional material to meet student's varying needs and interests
  • Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students
  • Performing and planning extra-curricular activities
  • Used creative, interesting and productive teaching material and technology to keep students involve during the interactive during the teaching time
  • Planned and organized Science Exhibition.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources Management

Thomas Edison State University
Trenton, NJ
06-2024

Bachelor of Science - Education

Ceritification Of Education
Pakistan
08-2000

Bachelor of Science - General Science, Biology

University Of Karachi
Pakistan
08-1999

Skills

  • Strong organizational and leading skills
  • Store maintenance
  • Problem-solving and trouble-shooting
  • Front end staff support
  • Planning and implementing proactive procedures and systems
  • Solid computer skills with Windows and Mac
  • Curriculum implementation
  • Classroom management
  • Teaching strategies
  • Educational and behavioral support
  • Tutoring
  • Lesson planning
  • Group discussions
  • Test administration and grading
  • Adaptation of teaching methods
  • Establishing and enforcing rules
  • Extra-curricular activity planning and organization
  • Creative and productive teaching material and technology usage
  • Science exhibition planning and organization
  • Records Management
  • Parent Communication
  • Safety awareness
  • Instructional Strategies
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Relationship building and management
  • Organizational abilities
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Science Instruction
  • Equipment Troubleshooting
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Interpersonal Skills

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Substitute Teacher/Paraprofessional/Sub Secretaryy

Woodbridge SD NJ/ Abington SD PA/Philadelphia SD
01.2017 - Current

Retail Store Manager

Walgreens Co.
05.2003 - 11.2017

Class Teacher and Biology Subject Teacher

St. Joseph's convent high school
01.2000 - 01.2002

Bachelor of Arts - Human Resources Management

Thomas Edison State University

Bachelor of Science - Education

Ceritification Of Education

Bachelor of Science - General Science, Biology

University Of Karachi
Suzana Christopher