Tamiqua Martin
Littlefield
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level sales associate position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and multitasking skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Amherst ISD
Amherst, TX
11.2023 - Current
- Adapted instructional materials to meet individual student needs and learning styles effectively.
- Managed classroom behavior using positive reinforcement strategies to maintain a productive learning environment.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with students, parents, and staff to support educational goals.
- Assisted in creating inclusive classroom activities that promote teamwork and peer interaction among students.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
Aviation Ordnanceman
United States Navy, USN
Oak Harbor, WA
11.2009 - 10.2013
- Directed team in bomb and torpedo assembly operations.
- Managed incoming calls and organized daily schedules efficiently.
- Ensured cleanliness and conducted monthly inspections of all weapons magazines..
- Received, inspected, packaged, stored, handled and processed weapon shipments.
- Enhanced team morale by fostering a positive work environment while upholding strict safety standards during day-to-day operations involving aviation ordnance handling procedures.
- Collaborated with other Aviation Ordnancemen to efficiently load and unload munitions from transport vehicles using specialized equipment.
Sales Associate/Customer Service Lead
Kohl's
Portland, OR
06.2007 - 09.2008
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints effectively, fostering loyalty and satisfaction.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Led visual merchandising efforts to create appealing product displays that attracted customers.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- 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.
- 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.
Education
High School Diploma -
Parkrose High School
Portland, OR06.2007
Skills
- Classroom management
- Adaptable
- Relationship building and management
- Student engagement
- Time management
- Multitasking and organization
- Attention to detail
Accomplishments
- Took all offered shifts to maintain coverage for students
Timeline
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Amherst ISD
11.2023 - Current
Aviation Ordnanceman
United States Navy, USN
11.2009 - 10.2013
Sales Associate/Customer Service Lead
Kohl's
06.2007 - 09.2008
High School Diploma -
Parkrose High School