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Hattiesburg, MS, US

Laurel, Mississippi, United States

• Managed library media center by overseeing the inventory, organization, budgeting, cataloging, and maintenance of a diverse collection of books, periodicals, audiovisual materials, and digital resources
• Created engaging displays that showcased new books, themed collections, or special events to encourage student participation in library activities
• Implemented a digital citizenship curriculum that taught students about responsible use of technology, internet safety, and ethical behavior online
• Incorporated maker space activities into the library program to promote creativity, problem-solving skills, and hands-on learning experiences
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of educational technology tools and trends to support instructional needs within the library media centerSpecial Assignments:1. Fixed Asset Manager (inventoried all technology on campus).

Hattiesburg, Mississippi, United States

• Utilized assistive technologies and adaptive resources to enhance the learning experience for students with disabilities.
• Participated in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings, communicating progress and goals to parents and support teams.
• Utilized various teaching methods, including group discussions, multimedia presentations, and hands-on activities to enhance student learning.
• Incorporated technology tools such as interactive whiteboards, educational websites, and online resources into lessons.
• Incorporated project-based learning opportunities into the curriculum, allowing students to apply their knowledge in real-world contexts.
• Fostered critical thinking skills by encouraging students to analyze primary sources such as historical documents or artifacts.

Sumrall, Mississippi, United States

• Sumrall Middle School20-21 school year Part-time 7th grade Social Studies teacher- U.S. History Colonization to Reconstruction 21-22 school year Full-Time 6th grade Social Studies teacher- Ancient World Civilizations.
• Teaching students based on Mississippi State Standards
• Planning, preparing, and delivering lessons
• Assessing and reporting on the behavior of students
• Encouraging student participation in lessons and other school-related activities
• Taking part in opportunities to boost your own learning and continuous professional development (CPD).

Hattiesburg, Mississippi Area

• Develop and deliver digital content to help girls learn and explore topics such as life skills, outdoor skills, STEM, and financial literacy.
• Train adult volunteers to use the approved Girl Scout curriculum with elementary, middle, and high school girls.
• Facilitate developing quality and effective learning environments in schools, community centers, churches, and service organizations.
• Foster communication with parents and volunteers through phone calls, emails, social media, and in-person meetings, including conflict management.
• Developed and maintained relationships with community organizations, local businesses, and government agencies to promote collaboration and support for organizational initiatives.
• Planned and executed community events, including fundraisers, volunteer activities, and educational workshops.

Hattiesburg, Mississippi Area

• Led the store to make sales plans consistently, including the Sales Floor and Alterations department
• Develop and manage customer service strategies to deliver an A+ customer experience by always ensuring active floor management. Currently at a 5.0 MTD and QTD. 4.7 out of 5.0 YTD
• Achieve all expense budgets, including payroll (top 10 in company 2017 and 2015) shrink (.65 for2017. In the top 10 of the company for 2016 and 2015).
• Ensure flawless execution of all promotions, sales visual merchandising standards, and strategies tomaximize sales
• Build, develop,p and retain (turnover is lowest of 10 stores in the district for the last 3 years) the entire team by providing continual coaching and follow-up through various communication tools, such as weekly.
• Provide a positive working environment and address associate issues promptly

Hattiesburg, Mississippi Area

• Drive and maximize store sales to achieve goals (top ten in the company from November 2014 toAugust 2016) by controlling shrink expectations and maintaining payroll within budgetaryguidance.
• Provide associates the tools necessary to ensure customer satisfaction and provide positiveresolutions to challenges and complaints from customers (service by name test store.
• Managed the store's Twitter, Tumblr, Facebook, and Instagram pages)
• Execute company directives for product placement, display, and signage and maintain companystandards for cleanliness and organization (area manager for Laurel, Hattiesburg, and Columbia)
• Achieve accuracy in executing markdowns, shipping, receiving, and cash control
• Recruit, train, develop, and retain qualified associates to ensure staffing needs are consistently met

Hattiesburg, Mississippi Area

• Train Customer Service Representatives (CSRs) and Consultants on flawless execution of welcomedesk, customer service, and cashiering responsibilities
• Lead the receiving functions
• Drive inventory management, MOS process, And customer communication processes
• Maintain layaway organization and payment compliance
• Maintain all areas of the store, including the stockroom and sales floor, to company standards toinclude recovery
• Maintain and order supplies as needed

Hattiesburg, Mississippi Area

• Oversaw all sales floor activities throughout cosmetics, pharmacy, toiletries, chemicals, stationary,small appliances, household goods, domestics, toys, electronics, entertainment, sporting goods, lawn& garden.
• Deliver fantastic guest service
• Complete all merchandising and promotional activities in my departments before 10 am.
• Partner with the Logistics team to ensure the store is well stocked using proper stocking practices.
• Hire, train, and schedule approximately 25-50 associates for the sales floor to be fast, fun, and friendly

Hattiesburg, Mississippi Area

• Builds Talent by recruiting, interviewing, and hiring for all store positions. Maintain optimal storestaffing levels. Ensure the use of all company training programs. Ensured performance appraisals& compensation.
• Sales Generation by ensuring the highest level of customer service at all times, execution of thecompany's customer service policies, scheduling of the staff to maximize sales potential, actiontaken to achieve store.
• Builds the Brand by ensuring the achievement of company merchandise standards, the execution ofthe visual presentation direction, compliance with the Brand Dress Standards, and the maintenance ofa clean, neat, and.
• Operational Excellence by establishing and ensuring compliance with the companyBrand Operating Standards. Lead the execution of inventories and maintain accurateinventory paperwork/records to achieve shrink goals..

Greater New Orleans Area

• Build Talent by networking, recruiting, hiring, staffing, and succession planning an inclusive associateteam. Coach by providing timely, specific feedback that results in improved performance. Develop staff through.
• Build capabilities by analyzing business results to identify performance strengths and opportunities.Use business tools to maximize understanding of store indicators and improve results byrecommending impactful.
• Build Brand through creating customer intimacy by anticipating customer needs, developing in-store real estate productivity, creating a solid selling culture among associates, ensuring visual standards,and utilizing.

Greater New Orleans Area

• Build sales by interacting with the customer in an energetic atmosphere created by people who lovewhat they do, know how to determine customers' needs, promote merchandise basics, suggest logicaladd-ons, and assume the.
• Develop a bench to identify individuals, increase skills, and establish consistent expectations that prepareand challenge people to advance in their careers and reach the next level.
• Create a shopping destination by committing to local events, mall promotions, and company incentives.
• Control company expenses through operational accuracy, profitability audits, and loss preventionawareness.

Greater New Orleans Area

• Monitor the ordering, shipping, receiving, and payment of merchandise invoices.
• Oversaw the operations of back stock, recalled, marked out of stock, damaged, and promotional priced merchandise.
• Created and evaluated merchandise displays according to company product placement standards to capitalize on in-store real estate.
• Perform cash audits and inventories.
• Interview, hire, train, and discipline store associates. Create weekly schedules and process payroll.
• Coordinated company purchase programs for clients (worked with Girl Scouts of South Louisiana to create a fashion patch) and incentives for associates to drive business results. (Helped develop district newsletter to.

Greater New Orleans Area

• Hired, trained, and disciplined crew members on policy, procedures, and safety awareness.
• Create weekly schedules.
• Oversaw ordering, receiving, and payment of invoices on products delivered.
• Monitor and control expenses through routine inventories.
• Evaluate profit and loss statements monthly.
• Administer cash audits.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Secondary Education And Teaching, 3.90

Activities and Societies: Golden Key International Honor Society

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mass Communication/Media Studies, 3.14

Activities and Societies: Phi Mu, La Pirogue yearbook staff writter

High School Diploma, Liberal Arts And Sciences/Liberal Studies

Activities and Societies: Thespians 9th-12th, Honor Choir 11th-12th, Saga yearbook staff 11th, Saga Staff Editor of Seniors and Spirit.