KARI LEWIS
OBJECTIVE
Looking for a unique opportunity to work in an environment that will allow me to utilize my skills and apply my experience gained through my diverse professional background. As well as a position that will promote professional and personal development.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Early Childhood and Development Solution-Focused Counseling Specialized Training in Grief Counseling Substitute Teaching Strong Communicator Attentive Listener Parenting Skills Educator Criminal Law Knowledge Mathematical Aptitude Detail-Oriented Strategic Thinker Exceptional Problem Solver PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
The Salvation Army West Palm Beach, FL
Boys & Girls Club Program Aide, Nov 2014-Present
• Supervise and mentor less fortunate children from ages 4-13.
• Assists in facilitating and monitoring recreational activities for students.
• Open store to the community to shelter children from outside harm and keep them active in beneficial activities.</li> <li>Coordinates arts and craft activities for the young girls.
• Decorating facility according to assigned themes.
• Responsible for assisting in planning an overall club program and curriculum.
• Assists in maintaining the Club facilities, equipment, and grounds. CROCS, Inc. West Palm Beach, FL
Retail Team Lead, 2014
• Responsible to interact with customers, make product recommendations, and suggestively sell promotional items assuring delivery of high customer relation is observed at all times.
• Supervises sale’s associates to ensure each customer receives friendly service upon each visit to the store.
• Perform as Manager on Duty and delegate tasks to ensure timely completion of opening and/or closing checklists and master all daily store tasks and train new sales associate on performing these tasks as requested by store management.
• Responsible in encouraging the lead team to meet or exceed the expected sales revenue for the daily basis. VICTORIA SECRET, West Palm Beach, FL
Cashier/Sales Representative, 2012-2014
• Assist customers with questions about products, apparel, and sizing.
• Operate registers and credit card machines during sales transactions, according to store location and policy.
• Perform cleaning duties at the request of Victoria’s Secret managers
• Work to ensure customer satisfaction during each interaction. T'ELEGANT SALON, West Palm Beach, FL
Host/Shampoo Assistant, 2009-2011
• Ensuring customer comfort by offering resreshments, reading material, conversating, etc.
• Shampooing, rinsing clients' hair, removing the hair rollers or the permanent rods.
• Take telephone calls and respond to inquiries put forth by callers
• Schedule appointments and ensure that any cancellations or readjustments are taken care of CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSURE
AMERICAN SAFETY AND HEAL INSTITUTE
CPR, AED and Basic First Aid Certification
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
Kari Lewis
• Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations / Certificate # 4715547 - Completed 10/17/2015
• Health, Safety and Nurtition (HSAN) / Certificate # 4715538 - Completed 05/09/2015
• Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect (CAAN) / Certificate # 4715535 - Completed 05/09/2015
• Child Growth and Development (CGAD) / Certificate # 4715541 - Completed 08/22/2015
• Behavior Observation and Screening (BOSR) / Certificate # 4715544 - Completed 06/20/2015
• School Age Appropriate Practices (SAAP) / Certificate # 4720506 - Completed 08/22/2015 CHILDREN SERVICES COUNCIL
Prime Time Palm Beach County Homework Help Certified - Completed 02/25/2015 EDUCATION
Paul Mitchell School of Cosmetology, Little Rock, AR Specialized in hair color and natural hair styling. William .T. Dwyer High School, West Palm Beach, FL Graduate 2006-2010
Special Accomplishments:
VOLUNTEER WORK
WEST PALM BEACH CITY HALL
2007-2008