Tara Smith
Prior Lake,MN
Summary
Motivational leader and organizational problem-solver with advanced supervisory, team building and customer service skills. Experience stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive company success. Focused on using training, monitoring and morale-building techniques to maximize employee engagement and performance.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Assembler
Sensor Electronics Corporation
11.2022 - Current
- Reduced assembly errors by carefully following work instructions and ensuring proper alignment of components.
- Enhanced team performance by effectively collaborating with coworkers to meet or exceed production targets.
- Assisted in training new employees, sharing best practices for efficient product assembly and quality control procedures.
Realtor
Edina Realty
05.2020 - Current
- Built lasting relationships with clients through excellent communication, personalized service, and dedication to their needs.
- Collaborated with other agents to ensure timely closings and successful transactions for all parties involved.
- Assisted clients in navigating complex financial transactions, ensuring a smooth process from start to end.
Supervisor
Hines Services LLC
01.2019 - 04.2022
- Rendered detailed and timely cleaning services while working in fast-paced environment with multiple interruptions
- Established and enforced clear goals to keep employees working collaboratively
- Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand
- Resolved customer complaints and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
Swim Instructor
Foss Swim School
10.2018 - 03.2020
- Engaged with students to help them acclimate to and become comfortable in pool
- Coached multiple swim team programs for advanced swimmers of all ages
- Presented weekly one-on-one progress reports to parents and students
- Taught students lifesaving skills, and all four proper swim strokes.
Bank Teller
Wells Fargo
07.2016 - 08.2017
- Recommended bank products and services to current and prospective customers
- Received cash and checks for deposit, including verifying amounts and endorsements and examining cash to prohibit acceptance of counterfeit bills
- Recognized for excellent customer rapport
- Processed customer transactions, including loan payments, safe deposit boxes and check-cashing.
Retail Sales Supervisor
Charlotte Russe
11.2015 - 07.2016
- Motivated higher sales through incentives, reward-based programs and positive reinforcement of good sales practices
- Improved profitability by executing daily, weekly, and monthly floor plan changes
- Positively encouraged and delivery recognition to all sales associates during every shift
- Trained associates on store procedures, policies and etiquette.
Production Worker
Sensor Electronics Corporation
05.2013 - 10.2015
- Set up and operated production equipment according to daily work orders and safety procedures
- Recognized defective material and reported issues to management to facilitate prompt resolution
- Assembled components into finished product and performed quality inspection to clear for shipment
- Attended all company-offered training sessions to improve skills and learn operation of new machines.
Cashier
KFC
10.2012 - 05.2013
- Operated cash register, collected payments and provided accurate change
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer service
- Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers and maintain satisfaction levels
- Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Normandale Community College
Bloomington, MNMinnesota Real Estate Salesperson -
Kaplan Real Estate Education
04.2021
High School Diploma -
Shakopee Senior High School
Shakopee, MN05.2013
Skills
- Developing rapport
- Interpersonal communication
- Dependability
- Empathy
- Integrity
- Team leadership
- Computer skills
- Customer service
- Flexibility/adaptability
- Written and verbal communication skills
Timeline
Production Assembler
Sensor Electronics Corporation
11.2022 - Current
Realtor
Edina Realty
05.2020 - Current
Supervisor
Hines Services LLC
01.2019 - 04.2022
Swim Instructor
Foss Swim School
10.2018 - 03.2020
Bank Teller
Wells Fargo
07.2016 - 08.2017
Retail Sales Supervisor
Charlotte Russe
11.2015 - 07.2016
Production Worker
Sensor Electronics Corporation
05.2013 - 10.2015
Cashier
KFC
10.2012 - 05.2013
Some College (No Degree) -
Normandale Community College
Minnesota Real Estate Salesperson -
Kaplan Real Estate Education
High School Diploma -
Shakopee Senior High School
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