Taira Quinones
Waukegan,IL
Summary
Proactive and versatile individual with a dedication to quickly adapting to new challenges. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with clients and team members. Focused on supporting team success and achieving positive results, whilst also passionate about continuous learning and professional development.
Overview
1
1
year of post-secondary education
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Waukegan Community Unit District 60
Waukegan, IL
05.2021 - 05.2024
- Supported students in academic growth during classroom activities, enhancing engagement and participation
- Implemented behavior management techniques to promote a positive learning environment
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance and behavior incidents
- Attended professional development workshops related to job responsibilities.
- Utilized effective communication strategies when interacting with diverse populations.
Seasonal Sales Associate/Cashier
Dollar Tree
Waukegan, IL
09.2020 - 01.2021
- Established and nurtured customer relationships, enhancing repeat business and referrals
- Built and maintained strong relationships with customers, resulting in a high rate of repeat business and referrals
- Supported store goals by upselling products and recommending complementary items to customers
- Collaborated with team members to create visually appealing merchandise displays that increased foot traffic and sales
- Demonstrated excellent time management skills by efficiently handling multiple tasks simultaneously during busy periods
Lead Sales Associate/Key Holder
Dollar General
Round Lake, IL
03.2020 - 08.2020
- Acted as keyholder, opening and closing the store, managing cash deposits, and applying security protocols.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with customers, resulting in a high rate of repeat business
- Contributed to visual merchandising initiatives, enhancing store presentation to increase customer engagement
- Trained new hires on company policies, procedures, and product knowledge to ensure consistent service standards across the team
- Addressed customer complaints and concerns with prompt and effective solutions, maintaining high customer satisfaction levels
Crew Member and Cashier
TOMS King
Round Lake, IL
01.2019 - 02.2020
- Delivered exceptional customer service by greeting and assisting customers, enhancing their overall experience
- Communicated menu item details to customers, helping them make informed choices
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth workflow during busy periods, effectively managing time constraints
- Upheld high standards of productivity and quality in operations.
- Kept up-to-date knowledge of store policies regarding payments, returns and exchanges.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic And Digital Design
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH 09.2025 - 09.2026
Some College (No Degree) - Data Science
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CORound Lake Senior High School
Round Lake, ILSkills
- Progress monitoring
- Management
- Retail Sales
- Customer relationship management
- Visual merchandising
- Project coordination
- Time management
- Collaboration
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability
- Team collaboration
- Creative collaboration
- Document editing
- Excellent spelling skills
- Grammar usage
- Proofreading
- Editing
- Fact-checking
- Adaptability to feedback
- Creative problem solving
- Strong research skills
- Customer service
- Digital marketing
Timeline
Bachelor of Arts - Graphic And Digital Design
Southern New Hampshire University
09.2025 - 09.2026
Paraprofessional
Waukegan Community Unit District 60
05.2021 - 05.2024
Seasonal Sales Associate/Cashier
Dollar Tree
09.2020 - 01.2021
Lead Sales Associate/Key Holder
Dollar General
03.2020 - 08.2020
Crew Member and Cashier
TOMS King
01.2019 - 02.2020
Some College (No Degree) - Data Science
Colorado Technical University
Round Lake Senior High School