Tara Millstead
Lincoln,Nebraska
Summary
Seasoned collaborator experienced in meeting needs, improving processes and exceeding requirements in team environments. Diligent worker with strong communication and task prioritization skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Guest Advisor
Petco Animal Supplies Stores Inc.
06.2023 - Current
- Strive to ensure information is distributed to customers not only quickly but efficiently
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in store.
- Achieved monthly sales targets consistently by implementing effective sales strategies and maintaining a high level of product knowledge.
- Managed revenue models, process flows, operations support and customer engagement strategies.
- Manged sales analytics using charts and diagrams to help employees better grasp our goals
Student
University Of Nebraska Lincoln
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Organized extracurricular activities to broaden students'' exposure to new skills, experiences, and career paths.
- Worked in team environment
- Searched at library and in scholarly databases to locate necessary information for research projects.
- Streamlined grading process for more accurate assessment of student progress, saving time on administrative tasks.
- Enhanced classroom experience by utilizing multimedia presentations and interactive learning tools.
- Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and guardians through consistent communication about student progress and goals.
- Formed study groups to support exam preparation.
- Prepared detailed projects utilizing a multitude of programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Excel, Adobe Illustrator, Revit, Lumion, Microsoft Word, and other rendering software
Student
Southeast Community College
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Supported teachers with classroom and lab preparations as requested.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and fostering mutual respect among students.
- Studied topics using scientific methods to contribute to ongoing research.
- Utilized tools such as Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Autocad (Architectural and Mechanical)
- Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
- Worked with industry professionals to further drive learning goals.
- Collaborated on group projects to complete professional deliverables.
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
Education
No Degree - Architecture
University of Nebraska Lincoln
Lincoln, NE05.2026
Skills
- Front Office Management
- Office Organization
- Word Processing
- Sales Coaching
- Microsoft Proficiency
- Customer Service
- Digital Design
- Digital Analytics
- Invoicing and Billing
- Basic accounting
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Staff Scheduling
- File Management
Languages
Japanese
Professional Working
Timeline
Guest Advisor
Petco Animal Supplies Stores Inc.
06.2023 - Current
Student
University Of Nebraska Lincoln
08.2022 - 03.2023
Student
Southeast Community College
08.2021 - 05.2022
No Degree - Architecture
University of Nebraska Lincoln
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