Latasha L. Lawrence
Snellville, Georgia 30078
770-***-**** (home)
*************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
I’m seeking a position with leadership responsibilities including problem solving, planning, and organizing where continuous learning and development of analytical, technical and interpersonal skills are a strategic initiative for accomplishing an organization's mission and goals. I desire a challenging and rewarding career with an organization that will afford me the opportunity for growth and will allow me to maximize my office and technical skills.
EDUCATION
Certificate, Medical Assistant/Medical Office Expert Graduation: 09/2009
Javelin Technical Training Center
SKILLS
Intermediate computer skills using Microsoft Office including individual applications MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, MS Outlook, Internet Explorer, QuickBooks, Word Processing 1&2, Medisoft Computerized Billing, Computerized Scheduling, as well as typing 60-65 wpm and 10-key by touch
Additional skills in service/selling industry, an understanding of fashion, and excellent customer service and relational skills
WORK EXPERIENCE
Machine Operator (B)
LaTham Plastic International, Suwanee, Georgia. 04/2007 – Present
Assembling pool liners
Operates RF heat sealer machine
Make pool covers using a sewing machine
Supervisor
Kohl’s, Roswell, Georgia. 11/2008 – 03/2012
Leads and directs the workflow of the store’s Sales Associates
Greeting and offering assistance to customers as needed
Executes department merchandising and operational functions to Company Standards
Assigns tasks, directs workflow, communicates policies and procedures to Sales Associates; orients and trains Sales Associates on selling floor operations
Leads and assists with global store communications
Leads department and fitting room recovery standards and maintains fitting rooms, sales floor and work areas
Identifies opportunities to increase sales and communicates merchandising and sales floor operational opportunities to Supervisor, Area Supervisor, or MOD
Performs/assists in other duties such as tasks in other sales floor and fitting room areas outside of immediate department area, sales floor and fitting room recovery, housekeeping duties, preparation and taking of inventory, stock room organization and other tasks as assigned
Sales Associate
Pier 1 Imports, Duluth, Georgia. 04/2008 – 01/2009
Demonstrate superior product knowledge in assisting customers
Answer product based questions using knowledge from training, merchandising bulletins, and other Company approved information
Sell merchandise and interact with customers according to standards
Receive, check, and shelve merchandise; keep store clean and uncluttered
Complete customer transactions using POS register system
Perform register store open/close functions
Assembler/Warehouse Worker
Avon, Suwanee, Georgia. 11/2004 – 08/2006
Assembled product picks for Sales Representatives
Use RF Scanner to order products when item quantity was low
Place orders for management and customers
Sales Associate
Lord & Taylor, Buford, Georgia. 06/2000 – 12/2003
Generate sales by determining customer's needs
Develop and maintain your own clientele
Develop product knowledge by learning the merchandise features, advantages and benefits
Open new charge accounts
Maintain floor standards including replenishment and presentation as well as the general appearance and cleanliness of department
Understand all systems and procedures relating to sales and credit transactions
Enforce loss prevention and shortage control procedures
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST