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Tara Nichols

495 Pinehurst St, Lyndonville,VT

Summary

Engaging Teacher and Sales Associate committed to providing outstanding customer service and maximizing sales. Focused on team support and customer relationship building. Persuasive and friendly individual poised to consistently exceed performance standards and sales targets.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher

Lyndon Town School
Lyndonville, VT
08.2018 - Current
  • Maintained safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
  • Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
  • Participated in professional development workshops related to teaching methods or curriculum changes.
  • Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
  • Met with administrators and department team members to work on curriculum planning and assessment methods.
  • Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
  • Professional Learning Community facilitator

Sales Associate

Classic Designs by Matthew Burak / Tablelegs.com
St. Johnsbury, Vermont
06.2007 - 03.2013
  • Processed returns, exchanges, and refunds in accordance with company policies.
  • Upsold additional items based on customer interests and needs.
  • Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
  • Processed transactions using a point-of-sale system.
  • Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
  • Used technology resources to assist customers in locating and selecting items.
  • Assisted teammates with sales-processing tasks to meet daily sales goals.
  • Developed trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections.
  • Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application or usage.
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
  • Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.

Sales Manager

Olympia Sports Inc.
Derby, VT
09.2003 - 06.2007
  • Trained, coached, and mentored junior sales personnel to ensure success in their roles.
  • Managed daily operations of sales department, including supervision of staff members.
  • Coached, developed and motivated team to achieve revenue goals.
  • Resolved customer complaints regarding sales and service.
  • Established ambitious goals for employees to promote achievement and surpass business targets.
  • Surpassed yearly goal of 750,000 to 1,000,000

Education

Bachelor of Science - Education

Northern Vermont University -Lyndon
Lyndonville, VT
05-2018

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Effective communication
  • Professional development
  • Team collaboration
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Energetic self-starter
  • Data analysis
  • Relationship building
  • Conflict resolution
  • Flexible and adaptive
  • Feedback implementation
  • Clear public speaking skills
  • Superb time management
  • Outgoing personality

Affiliations

  • 2022 - 2025 Co-directed fall musicals and spring plays
  • 2023 - 2024 Assistant Coach to 6th grade girls basketball team

Timeline

Teacher

Lyndon Town School
08.2018 - Current

Sales Associate

Classic Designs by Matthew Burak / Tablelegs.com
06.2007 - 03.2013

Sales Manager

Olympia Sports Inc.
09.2003 - 06.2007

Bachelor of Science - Education

Northern Vermont University -Lyndon

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