CHRISTINE BERMAN

*** ******* *****, *** ****, NY 11933

Home: 516-***-**** acw9u5@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION:

****-****: Broome Community College, Binghamton, New York

September 1993: Associates of Applied Sciences: Early Childhood

SKILLS:

Managerial Experience

Excellent communication skills

Energetic, self-starter

Microsoft Word, Windows 95, 98, 2000 and XP

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

AUGSUT 2010 TO PRESENT: WALMART, DEPARTMENT MANAGER, RIVERHEAD, NY

inventory control and procedures

staff development/training

customer and staff orientated

customer relations, service, and satisfaction

conducts back room audits for the department

basic maintenance of the department

counseling staff on deficient performance

interview and train new employees

floor sets (seasonal floor sets)

retail merchandising expertise

loss prevention comprehension

POS system; cash handling accuracy

high-energy manager successful in building and motivation dynamic teams

cultivates a company culture in which staff members feel comfortable voicing questions and concerns, as well as contributing new ideas that drive company growth

APRIL 2009 TO JUNE 2010 RIVERHEAD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT: SUBSTITUE SCHOOL TEACHER’S AIDE

implement behavioral intervention plans (BPI)

1:1 monitoring

use of graphic organizers on a daily basics (index cards for all new vocabulary words, foldable)”IT’S OKAY TO LEARN DIFFERENTLY”

use non-verbal and verbal cues to refocus and redirect students to complete task at hand

complete daily progress report for students about their day for both behaviors and academics

monitor students during lunch, gym, recess, art, and all other daily activities of the school day

help students take notes, stay organized, and complete work

positive reinforcement and praise, such as using reward systems (token economy)

assist teacher with copies and classroom management needs

AUGUST 2006 TO PRESENT: JENNIFER CANNELLA- PORT WASHINGTON, NEW YORK: NANNY FOR THREE CHILDREN

Childcare: Full-time caregiver to three children, starting from age three months of first daughter.

Responsible for care, hygiene, entertaining, transportation, and guiding development, as well as light housekeeping.

Change diapers, prepare formula, assist in homework completion and studying

Housekeeping

Meal preparation: Plan menus and prepare nutritious meals for infant through school-age children, paying special consideration to multiple allergens, including tree nuts and dairy.

CPR Certified: Current in infant and toddler CPR certification, American Red Cross.

Coordinated drop off and pick up for 5-day school-age schedule, 3-day preschool schedule, and multiple extracurricular commitments.

managed infant care and nap schedule between transports.

Effectively potty-trained two older siblings before age three.

Developed positive, rewarding approach, carefully watching individual readiness. Zero relapse or bedwetting.

AUGUST 2004- AUGUST 2006: STORE MANAGER: BIG DOGS; RIVERHEAD, NEW YORK

opening and closing the store

customer relations

conducts back room audits for the department

basic maintenance of the store

counseling staff on deficient performance

hiring, training, and terminating new employees

floor sets (seasonal floor sets)

retail merchandising expertise

conducting store audits

loss prevention comprehension

POS system; cash handling accuracy

high-energy manager successful in building and motivation dynamic teams

cultivates a company culture in which staff members feel comfortable voicing questions and concerns, as well as contributing new ideas that drive company growth

SEPTEMBER 2002- AUGUST 2004: SALES ASSOCIATE: POTTERY BARN/WILLIAM SONOMA: RIVERHEAD, NEW YORK

customer relations

Greeted customers and determined their needs and wants

Discussed type, quality and number of merchandise required for purchase

Recommended merchandise based on individual requirements

Advised customers on utilization and care of merchandise

Provided advice to clients regarding particular products or services

Explained the use and advantage of merchandise to customers

Answered customers’ queries and concerns

Showed the live working of merchandise

Quoted prices and discounts as well as credit terms, trade-in allowances, warranties and delivery dates

Prepared sales contracts and accepted payment through cash, check and credit card

Assisted in display of merchandise

Maintained sales records for inventory control

OCTOBER 2001-AUGUST 2002: BOOKKEEPR/CASHIER: KING KULLEN: WADING RIVER, NEW YORK

keeps records of financial transactions for establishment, using calculator and computer: Verifies, allocates, and posts details of business transactions to subsidiary accounts in journals or computer files from documents, such as sales slips, invoices, receipts, check stubs, and computer printouts

Summarizes details in separate ledgers or computer files and transfers data to general ledger, using calculator or computer.

Reconciles and balances accounts.

compile reports to show statistics, such as cash receipts and expenditures, accounts payable and receivable, profit and loss, and other items pertinent to operation of business.

calculate employee wages from plant records or time cards and prepare checks for payment of wages.

designated according to kind of records of financial transactions kept, such as Accounts-Receivable Bookkeeper, and Accounts-Payable Bookkeeper

train cashiers, and all other managerial responsibilities

OCTOBER 2001- AUGUST 2002: KIDDIE ACADEMY: RIVERHEAD, NEW YORK: TEACHER

Design and follow a full schedule of activities and discover suitable teaching material

Balance your teaching between logical and social exercises

Provide basic care and caregiving activities

Use a wide range of teaching methods (stories, media, indoor or outdoor games, drawing etc) to enhance the child’s abilities

Evaluate children’s performance to make sure they are on the right learning track

Remain in constant communication with parents and update them on the progress of their children

Observe children’s interactions and promote the spirit of concord

Identify behavioral problems and determine the right course of action

Collaborate with other colleagues

Adhere with teaching standards and safety regulations as established by the official sources

Modify, and incorporate all different learning styles

SEPTEMNER 2000-JULY 2001: POLO RALPH LAUREN: RIVERHEAD, NEW YORK: HOME/ACCESSORIES GROUP MANAGER

customer relations

Greeted customers and determined their needs and wants

Discussed type, quality and number of merchandise required for purchase

Recommended merchandise based on individual requirements

Advised customers on utilization and care of merchandise

Provided advice to clients regarding particular products or services

Explained the use and advantage of merchandise to customers

Answered customers’ queries and concerns

Showed the live working of merchandise

Quoted prices and discounts as well as credit terms, trade-in allowances, warranties and delivery dates

Prepared sales contracts and accepted payment through cash, check and credit card

Assisted in display of merchandise

Maintained sales records for inventory control

execution of mark down strategies, conduct morning meetings, stocking department

evaluation of staff

JANUARY 1998-APRIL 2000: ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY: RIVERHEAD, NEW YORK: STORE MANAGER

create all fresh displays daily

interview, hire, train, and termination of employees

opening/closing the store

Greeted customers and determined their needs and wants

Customer relations

POS system

Shipping, receiving, payroll inventory, conducting store audits

Basic maintenance of the store and all other managerial responsibilities

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