Sarah I LaGrange

The Dalles OR

Objective: To obtain long term employment that utilizes my education, organizational skills, and extensive customer service experience while challenging me to learn new skills.

Employment:

March 2017-Current The Arc of Mid-Columbia The Dalles, OR

Friendship Club Director

As the Friendship Club Director it is my responsibility to obtain/prepare the venue, acquire/prepare snacks for each meeting of the Club. I also facilitate each meeting, keeping things moving on time and overseeing the social interactions to keep everyone happy. I also assist in finding new ways to solicit doinations. I am required to prepare and submit monthly reports to be reviewed by the board as well as maintain budgetary standards.

Aug 2015-Current EOSSB Hood River, OR

Personal Support Worker

As a Personal Support Worker I provide care for adults with developmental disabilities. I am responsible for the care and well being of my clients. Those responsibilities include, but are not limited to: keeping the clients home safe, clean, organized, and comfortable, meal preparation, grocery shopping and budgeting, as well as scheduling all activities and medical appointments. It is my objective to keep my clients healthy and happy while allowing them to remain as independent as possible. This position requires excellent communication and observation skills as well as the ability to communicate effectively with all types of care providers, and integrate all of their instructions into a cohesive daily care plan for my clients.

Oct 2009-Jan 2016 Kay Jewelers The Dalles, OR

Tenured Sales Associate

As a Tenured Sales Associate I was responsible for 28.4% of all sales during the 2015 fiscal year. Responsibilities included: Opening and closing the store when necessary, verifying till balances and preparing deposits, sales and customer service, completing credit applications, using a POS to complete sales, and general office work.

Third Key

As a Third Key I became an Acting Assistant Manager for approximately 5 months while the current assistant manager was on medical leave. Responsibilities included: training new hires, managing the repair department, inventory management, supply ordering, administrative tasks (creating schedules, submitting payroll), and managing the store in the Managers absence.

Nov 2006-Oct 2007 Target Wilsonville, OR

Presentation Team Member

As a Presentation Team Member I was responsible for all the interior signage in the store, including the large hanging signs requiring a certification to run a scissor lift. Responsibilities included, but were not limited to: setting sales floor plans, installing all signage on time and as instructed, printing signs and labels, and customer service when on the sales floor.

Inventory Control Specialist

As an Inventory Control Specialist I was responsible for keeping the shelves fully stocked and creating orders depending on need. Responsibilities included: researching out of stock items, creating orders for out of stock items, keeping freight moving to the sales floor in a timely manner, and customer service when on the sales floor.

Cashier

Responsibilities included: customer service, fast and friendly check out at register, and assisting the guest service counter during busy hours.

Education:

March 2008-October 2009 Columbia Gorge Community College The Dalles, OR

Associates of General Studies: Certificate of Office Management & Executive Assisting, 10Key Certificate

References are available on request.

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