Tara McCandless
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
YOUTH COUNSELOR (Intern)
Employment & Training
05.2024 - Current
- Managing and creating case notes regarding client information
- Counseling and assisting youth with issues and/or concerns about their worksite
- Driving tribal vehicle to deliver required documents and materials to worksites.
RETAIL ASSOCIATE
Skechers
10.2022 - 05.2023
- Inventory stocking and organizing
- Assessing customer product needs/interests to best recommend suitable items
- Plan and organize store layout.
SHIFT SUPERVISOR
CVS Retail
02.2021 - 04.2022
- Communicate effectively with employees, delegating duties appropriately
- Maintain accurate accounts of each days' sales
- Supervise Opening and Closing protocols for store.
CUSTOMER SERVICE ASSOCIATE
Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen
05.2020 - 01.2021
- Ensuring customer satisfaction using effective listening skills
- Earned the highest sales score in district
- Greeting customers in a warm and welcoming manner.
Education
Associates in Arts - Psychology -
Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Chandler, AZ05.2024
Adult Career Development Workshops -
Gila River Indian Community Employment & Training Dept.
Sacaton, AZ03.2024
High School Diploma -
Basha High School
Chandler, AZ05.2022
Skills
- Youth Counseling: Team Collaboration; Youth Mentoring; Verbal and written communication; Youth supervision; Parent Communication
- Customer Service: Greeting customers; Assessing needs; Providing customer assistance; Active Listening; Conflict resolution techniques
- Retail Store Management: Product knowledge; Money handling; Key holder; Supervising associates; Problem Solving; Effective Time management; Cash handling expertise; Shift Paperwork Completion
Volunteer Experience
- Babysitting, Volunteer Babysitting, Chandler, AZ, 05/20, 08/22
- VBS Student Volunteer, First Baptist Church, Chandler, AZ, 06/17, 06/18
Timeline
YOUTH COUNSELOR (Intern)
Employment & Training
05.2024 - Current
RETAIL ASSOCIATE
Skechers
10.2022 - 05.2023
SHIFT SUPERVISOR
CVS Retail
02.2021 - 04.2022
CUSTOMER SERVICE ASSOCIATE
Popeye's Louisiana Kitchen
05.2020 - 01.2021
Associates in Arts - Psychology -
Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Adult Career Development Workshops -
Gila River Indian Community Employment & Training Dept.
High School Diploma -
Basha High School
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