Chris Eckert Email & Phone Number

Brooklyn, NY

I manage a store that sells superhero supplies, basically. I also provide administrative and operations support for our creative writing programs.

Brooklyn, NY

Writing criticism and historical analysis of the comic book industry, participating in and editing podcasts on said topics. Editing posts from other contributors

Bronx, NY

I worked with a cohort of kids ages 6-12 strengthening their ELA and Math skills, developing better study habits, and answering their questions about Deadpool, Mortal Kombat, the birthdates of presidents, and how the Illuminati is not actually a thing.

One on one (some classroom) teaching of SAT/SSAT/ISEE/general English, grammar, vocabulary building, personalized to students' level (grades 5-12)

SAT teacher for Kaplan SAT Prep Classes

Fogelman Library, New York NY

Even more shelving and organization of materials, assisted patrons at Circulation and Reference.Worked with librarians on Archives and Collection Maintenance projects, which involved everything from scanning old flyers to very delicately erasing pencil marks from antique manuscripts.

Parsippany, NJ

Managed bookseller team to keep up with organization, receiving, returns, merchandising and other store initiatives. As head cashier, assisted in scheduling shifts, handling customer concerns, and prepared nightly bank deposits.

Seasonal inbound call-center work, utilizing BN.com's CMS to handle customer inquiries about product line, shipping issues, returns, technical issues.

West Paterson, NJ

Full-time customer service, building upon my previous experience of quickly and efficiently sorting retail product, accurately giving change, handling consumer grievances, working odd hours.

West Patterson, NJ

Full-time seasonal employee, worked many pre-dawn shift in receiving/stocking/merchandising, as well as swing shifts in Computers and Cashiering,

Lawrence, Kansas Area

Worked part-time and occasionally full time through college. Performed standard customer service duties, merchandising and maintenance of book department, assisted in inventory, receiving, returns, evening deposits.Once wore a bear costume to entertain children.

Parsippany, NJ

Full-time retail job for the summer between high school and college.Fortunately my first and thus far only experience with the sale of adult entertainment products, though that clientele was much more compliant regarding late fees than most.

Parsippany, NJ

Part-time job during high school. Snuck into the media retail industry just in time to have to deal with blank cassettes and placing special orders via microfiche. Learned more than I ever thought I would about country music in order to fill in knowledge gaps in our retail team.

Ma, Media Studies

Ba, English

Activities and Societies: On-Air DJ and various staff roles at KJHK 90.7 FM