Resume
RHONDA BAKER
***********@******.*** 386-***-**** Live Oak, FL 32064
Summary
Skills
• Sales Development • Customer Needs Assessment
Experience
Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio Live Oak, FL
Sales Associate
03/2014 - 01/2024
* Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
* Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
* Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
* Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
* Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
* Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
* Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
* Developed trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections.
* Maintained cleanliness of store environment including floors, windows, displays.
* Restocked shelves as needed to ensure sufficient inventory levels.
* Assessed customer needs to provide assistance and information on product features.
* Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
* Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
* Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store merchandise and policies.
* Collected payments and provided accurate change.
* Organized stockroom shelves according to size, color or style.
* Upsold additional items based on customer interests and needs.
* Demonstrated product features and benefits for customers' needs.
* Received and displayed product shipments on store retail shelves upon delivery.
Melody Christian Academy Live Oak, FL
Teacher
08/2003 - 06/2013
* Maintained a safe and orderly learning environment for all students.
* Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
* Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
* Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
* Managed student behavior in classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
* Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes, and other assessments.
* Supervised students throughout day, both in classroom and outside during breaks.
* Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
* Prepared and presented lesson plans in academic subjects using traditional and modern teaching techniques.
* Monitored student behavior in classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, playgrounds.
* Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
* Graded student papers and assignments to track student progression.
* Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
* Instructed students in academic subjects such as math, science, language arts, social studies, and history.
* Graded projects, exams and assignments to track student progression.
* Utilized behavior management skills to foster environment conducive to student learning.
* Scheduled and held parent-teacher conferences to keep parents up-to-date on children's academic performance.
* Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures to maintain order among students.
* Organized parent conferences throughout the year to discuss student progress.
* Supervised after school activities such as clubs or sports teams.
* Planned field trips to enrich students' educational experiences outside of the traditional classroom setting.
* Enforced discipline on campus and during off-campus school trips following code of conduct and student handbook.
* Remained calm and patient in student interactions to support individual growth and development.
* Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
Community Christian Academy Jasper, FL
Teaching Assistant
09/1999 - 06/2003
* Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
* Helped teachers with material generation, lesson plan development, class preparation, scheduling, exam distribution and student mentoring.
* Encouraged students to take an active role in their own learning process.
* Graded assignments and tests and documented results into filing systems.
* Provided one-on-one support for special needs students.
* Graded assignments, tests and papers according to teacher instructions.
* Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
* Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
* Enforced rules for behavior and established expectations for student conduct in accordance with school guidelines.
* Developed positive relationships with parents and guardians of students.
* Prepared lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts.
* Supervised students in the classroom, cafeteria, hallways and playgrounds.
* Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits and demonstrations to assist teachers in classroom preparation.
* Distributed textbooks, workbooks, papers and pencils to students.
S&S Food Store White Springs, FL
Cashier
04/1992 - 02/1994
* Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
* Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
* Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
* Performed other duties as assigned by management.
* Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
* Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
* Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
* Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
* Counted money in cash drawer at the beginning of shift to ensure that amounts were correct and have sufficient change.
* Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
* Directed trash removal and sanitation procedures to keep aisles and register area organized.
Self Employed Services Live Oak, FL
Housekeeper
08/1988 - 02/1994
* Cleaned bathrooms, including toilets, tubs, showers and sinks.
* Swept and mopped floors, vacuumed carpets and rugs, dusted furniture, wiped down surfaces.
* Changed bed linens and towels, tidied up rooms.
* Moved beds, sofas and small furniture to wipe down baseboards and remove dust and dirt from hard-to-reach areas.
* Interacted pleasantly with clients and guests when performing daily duties.
* Maintained and organized cleaning supplies stock.
* Disinfected telephones, light switches and other frequently touched objects.
* Emptied wastebaskets and disposed of soiled linens in guest rooms to reduce spread of germs and enhance freshness.
* Maintained a clean linen closet by folding sheets neatly on shelves.
Ken's BBQ Live Oak, FL
Server
02/1990 - 02/1991
* Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
* Ensured that each guest was served courteously, quickly, and efficiently.
* Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies.
* Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
* Checked with customers to determine satisfaction with meals, promptly taking action to correct problems.
Lisa’s Boutique Live Oak, FL
Sales Associate
08/1984 - 01/1987
* Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
* Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
* Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
* Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
* Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
* Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
* Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
* Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.