Cake baking and decorating
- I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
Victoria Wahrer
Old Orchard Beach
Summary
Interested in becoming a part of an important brand and utilizing customer service skills to provide a productive and satisfying customer experience.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Director/Owner
Pied Piper Nursery School
Scarborough, ME
09.2012 - 06.2025
- Developed and implemented educational programs aligned with child development standards.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring high-quality care and education for children.
- Managed staff recruitment, training, and performance evaluations to foster team growth.
- Established partnerships with parents and community organizations to enhance program outreach.
- Designed budget plans, monitoring expenses to maintain financial sustainability of the nursery school.
- Led curriculum development initiatives that improved student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Evaluated program effectiveness through regular assessments and feedback from families and staff.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
- Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Sales Associate
William Sonoma
South Portland, ME
09.2006 - 06.2013
- Delivered exceptional customer service, enhancing overall shopping experience.
- Assisted customers in product selection, providing knowledgeable recommendations.
- Trained new sales associates on company policies and product knowledge.
- Developed visual merchandising displays that increased product visibility and appeal.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
Assistant Preschool teacher
Pied Piper Nursery School
09.2000 - 06.2012
- Assisted lead teacher in developing engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles.
- Fostered a nurturing environment, promoting emotional and social development among preschoolers.
Investigator
US Dept of Labor
01.1985 - 01.1988
Education
BA - Orono
University of Maine
01-1982
Masters of Public Administration - undefined
Michigan State University
01-1984
Skills
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Creativity and innovation
- Issues resolution
Interests
Timeline
Director/Owner
Pied Piper Nursery School
09.2012 - 06.2025
Sales Associate
William Sonoma
09.2006 - 06.2013
Assistant Preschool teacher
Pied Piper Nursery School
09.2000 - 06.2012
Investigator
US Dept of Labor
01.1985 - 01.1988
Masters of Public Administration - undefined
Michigan State University
BA - Orono
University of Maine
flower design, gardening
creating flower arrangements, working in the garden