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Tana Taylor
North Richland Hills,TX
Summary
Performance-driven Vocational Instructor excellent with promoting the advancement of professional skills for employment and leadership development opportunities. Proven skills in interpersonal and leadership with excellent time management and organizational capabilities. Ready to apply these talents along with strong problem-solving abilities to dynamic new position.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
CTE Teacher
Birdville Independent School District
North Richland Hills, TX
08.2008 - Current
- Adapted teaching materials and methods to develop relevant sequential assignments.
- Encouraged students to think independently and develop and express original ideas.
- Developed lesson plans and instructional materials.
- Planned and documented programs of study meeting individual needs and abilities of students.
- Deployed technology and current research in instruction and monitored students' progress in use of online learning materials and technology.
MP/Visual Sales Associate
The Container Store
Southlake, TX
12.2007 - 08.2008
- Partnered with sales representatives and managers to coordinate delivery and merchandising schedule.
- Enhanced overall store appearance by applying careful consideration to product and display locations.
- Monitored and replenished display inventory and restructured according to available stock.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Created interior displays to promote products in alignment with corporate sales objectives.
- Monitored and replenished display inventory and restructured according to available stock
Sales Specialist
Estee Lauder
Hurst, TX
05.2004 - 11.2007
- Showcased product features to customers and discussed technical details to overcome objections and lock in sales.
- Visited customer locations to evaluate requirements, demonstrate product offerings and propose strategic solutions for diverse needs.
- Prospected continuously for new potential customers and maintained robust conversion rate.
- Built rapport with customers and assessed needs to make product recommendations and upsell.
- Interacted with approximately 50 customers daily to provide personalized product guidance, resolve issues and open new accounts
Youth Director
Saint Andrew Lutheran Church
Hurst, TX
01.1996 - 05.2004
- Implemented bible study and faith and life issues and social responsibility topical studies to foster effective ministry for youth education.
- Recruited, developed and encouraged volunteers and parents to provide fellowship and faith building activities for youth.
- Raised congregational awareness of needs and contributions of youth to church life and operations.
- Scheduled and managed teams of youth volunteers.
- Shared valuable life experiences with youths aged 12 to 19 to promote positive self-esteem and improve social skills
- Analyzed revenue and program cost data to determine budget priorities
- Attended staff meetings and submitted announcements to church newsletter and calendar of events to facilitate open communication with church congregation.
- Built lasting relationships with youth and parents or guardians.
Sales/Assistant to the Branch Manager
Dean Witter Reynolds
Fort Worth, TX
09.1992 - 12.1995
- Developed and managed employee schedules, balancing individual requests and requirements with business needs.
- Generated financial and operational reports to assist management with business strategy.
- Responded to customer concerns, working with manager to significantly raise customer satisfaction ratings.
- Built rapport with account holders by reaching out with product recommendations and account updates.
- Met deadlines by proactively managing individual and team tasks and streamlining processes
- Maintained confidentiality of bank records and client information to prevent mishandling of data and potential breaches
- Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions
Sales Assistant
Prudential Securities
Lubbock, TX
11.1989 - 07.1992
- Established rapport with customers using active listening and interpersonal skills.
- Entered, coded and processed vendor invoices and helped track expenses for capitalizations.
- Assisted customers with prompt and polite support in-person and via telephone.
- Prepared PowerPoint presentations and Word documents for sales presentations.
- Researched new clients for sales team, inputting contact information into Salesforce
- Gathered and prepared sales materials in preparation for sales meetings
- Remained calm and poised in high-stress, dynamic environment to promote service to customers and staff
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX 05.2001 -
Skills
Active Listening
Problem-Solving
Multitasking Abilities
Planning and Coordination
Curriculum Development
Software
Work Availability
monday
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Timeline
CTE Teacher
Birdville Independent School District
08.2008 - Current
MP/Visual Sales Associate
The Container Store
12.2007 - 08.2008
Sales Specialist
Estee Lauder
05.2004 - 11.2007
Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising
Tarleton State University
05.2001 -
Youth Director
Saint Andrew Lutheran Church
01.1996 - 05.2004
Sales/Assistant to the Branch Manager
Dean Witter Reynolds
09.1992 - 12.1995
Sales Assistant
Prudential Securities
11.1989 - 07.1992