Tanisha Blocker

• Taught children ages (13-17) about money, driving and other important life skills.
• Supported education of children under care through consistent attendance to school and attentiveness to homework assignments.
• Reduced problem behaviors with positive reinforcement and supportive techniques.
• Helped reunify birth families through coordinated visitation strategies.
• Cared for 3 medically fragile children in need of extensive support.
• Assisted 11 children through recovery from difficult home or school situations.
• Offered extensive care to 5 troubled older children without likelihood of adoption.
• Prepared and maintained 7 individual beds and personal space for foster children.
• Transported 11 kids to mandated therapy, extracurricular activities and medical appointments while placed in my care.
• Improved children's health by preparing healthy meals and snacks.
• Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
• Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
• Reported child abuse in accordance with legal standards of mandatory reporters.
• Completed home welfare checks to align with state and program guidelines.
• Collaborated with community program leaders and advocates to make resources accessible to those in need.
• Interviewed individuals and families to assess needs and provide informational resources.
• Used interactive visuals and static worksheets to teach each student algebra and writing techniques.

• Sketched thousands of fresh designs for consideration.
• Developed seasonal merchandise assortment to improve category depth and breadth.
• Communicated with more than 50 photographers and stylists to effectively showcase current fashion trends.
• Gathered information from vendors regarding market trends and competitor activity.
• Developed seasonal and brand style guides to promote my Brand.
• Coordinated design process for multiple brands from concept sketches through final adoption.
• Negotiated with vendors on availability, product specifications, distribution, delivery deadlines and price.
• Created innovative design tools and strategies for presenting merchandise.
• Achieved costing and aesthetic goals for seasonal fabric palette for T. Blocker Brand.
• Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
• Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
• Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
• Worked with technical design and product management to provide accurate and complete design packages.

• Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
• Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
• Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
• Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments and issues.
• Taught children to organize toys, wash hands and share by leading by example.
• Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
• Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
• Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
• Planned and guided age-appropriate tasks like reading, crafts and outdoor activities.
• Kept notes of behavior issues, food served and medications administered to children.
• Monitored entrances and exits to maintain safety and organized environments.
• Offered top-notch care to 7+ children at once, ranging in age from 5 to 17.
• Created and implemented diverse educational strategies to boost development.
• Cared for children ages 5 to 17 in nurturing and age-appropriate way.
• Set and enforced rules to maintain children's safety and created welcoming, caring environments for all children.
• Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
• Kept areas clean, organized and stocked, and sanitized surfaces and toys.
• Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
• Consulted with families to discuss activities and behaviors of each child.
• Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
• Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
• Worked with children individually and in groups to teach social, communicative and problem-solving skills.
• Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
• Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
• Observed children to proactively identify issues with emotional or physical development and worked with parents and supervisors to address concerns.
• Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling and collaboration with parents.
• Added daily log information to permanent records outlining observations, meals and any medications administered for acute or chronic conditions.
• Handled daily administrative tasks efficiently to minimize time away from children.
• Selected appropriate stories based on ages of children and teachable moments, read to groups and promoted discussions based on content.
• Planned and managed learning-focused, imaginative and play-oriented activities for children.
• Provided one-on-one and peer group tutoring on core subjects for children aged 5 to 17.
• Worked with children to provide both individual and group tutoring on core subjects.

• Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
• Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
• Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
• Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
• Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
• Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
• Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
• Maintained customer satisfaction with quick and professional handling of product returns.
• Processed product returns and assisted customers with other selections.
• Achieved perfect attendance and on-time record.
• Implemented up-selling strategies such as recommending accessories and complementary purchases to boost revenue.
• Trained and developed new hires in company processes, product knowledge, customer service and selling techniques.
• Trained and developed new sales team associates in products, selling techniques and company procedures.
• Completed orders and organized product deliveries to meet customer timetables.
• Loaded and unloaded merchandise using ladder and pallet jack.
• Evaluated inventory and delivery needs and optimized strategies to meet customer demands.
• Prepared large cash deposits with zero discrepancies.
• Worked alongside retail representatives to enhance product presentations and advertising collateral.
• Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.
• Applied security and loss prevention training toward recognizing risks and reducing store theft.
• Developed, marketed and sold full range of products and support services.
• Educated associates on market trends and stayed up-to-date on forecasts.
• Tracked stock using company inventory management software.
• Boosted sales by conferring with customers to evaluate purchase requirements and recommend best-fit company offerings.
• Maintained records related to sales, returns and inventory availability.
• Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.

Answered multi-line phone system and greeted callers enthusiastically.

• Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls.
• Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies.
• Provided clerical support to school principal, teachers and other school staff by copying, faxing and filing documents.
• Responded to emails daily and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance school processes.
• Completed accurate daily report documents, memos and invoices.
• Handled daily scheduling tasks and provided administrative support for entire department.
• Organized envelopes, postage and mail correspondence for staff and principal, maintaining postage meter and coordinating with delivery and courier services.
• Produced accurate office files, updated spreadsheets and crafted presentations to support executives and boost team productivity.
• Entered data into SIS Portal, Student Information System and updated student information to keep records current.
• Drafted agendas, recorded minutes and created documents for meetings.
• Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate and compliant documentation.
• Monitored premises, screened visitors, updated logs and issued passes to maintain security.
• Composed internal and external correspondence for senior management and reviewed documentation to eliminate errors.
• Implemented paperless filing system for departments.

• Reported building issues to building management to reduce safety concerns.
• Restocked office, kitchen and other common areas to maintain adequate supplies.
• Set up and broke down meeting rooms for events.
• Secured records and storage to comply with filing and indexing procedures.
• Maintained incoming and outgoing shipment and mail logs to facilitate mailroom operations.
• Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
• Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
• Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
• Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
• Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
• Answered multi-line phone system and transferred callers to appropriate department or staff member.
• Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
• Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities and communicate instructions.
• Created and maintained detailed administrative processes and procedures to drive efficiency and accuracy.
• Conducted invoicing and investigated accounts receivables discrepancies.
• Continually sought methods for improving daily operations, communications with clients, recordkeeping and data entry for increased efficiency.
• Composed and proofread memos, letters and reports to verify error-free communication.
• Maintained daily reports and advised executive leaders in decision-making processes.
• Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
• Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency and quality service.
• Maintained clean reception area to promote positive, professional environment for clients.
• Liaised between clients and vendors and maintained effective lines of communication.
• Opened and properly distributed incoming mail to promote quicker response to client inquiries.
• Established administrative work procedures to track staff's daily tasks.
• Answered and quickly redirected large volume of calls on central system.
• Answered, responded to and transferred over 100 daily phone calls on multi-line phone system.
• Facilitated timely delivery of special projects to meet organizational and departmental objectives.
• Performed research to collect and record industry data.
• Used Microsoft Office to prepare various correspondence, reports and other written material.
• Created and implemented standard operating procedures for records handling.
• Organized logistics and materials for each meeting, arranged spaces and took detailed notes for later dissemination to key stakeholders.
• Supported company leaders by managing budgets, scheduling appointments and organizing itinerary.
• Managed 3 calendars to strategically coordinate meetings, appointments and events.
• Developed recordkeeping systems for employee records and company documents to optimize operations and reduce project lags.
• Transcribed and organized information to assist in preparing speeches and presentations.
• Managed complex and detailed projects for executives by ensuring budget adherence and timely delivery.
• Increased office efficiency by modernizing document organization systems.
• Updated tracking spreadsheets with latest homeowner and renter information.
• Managed over 50 monthly invoices for organization of 1,000 homes and maintained accurate processing and verification.
• Found new sources for office supplies and closely monitored inventory use to cut costs.
• Successfully completed special projects to exceed goals and overall organization.
• Increased office participation in special events by creating monthly newsletter with detailed calendars and other updated information.
• Improved customer service rating by training new employees on proper phone handling techniques.
• Surpassed team goals by partnering with property managers and other administrative assistants to implement best practices and protocols.