Nicole Lee Whitaker

**** ****** *****, ***********, ** 92683

Cell: 714-***-****

Email: adxkts@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE:

To advance and grow within the company/ school district

PROFILE:

Interact professionally and appropriately with all levels of individuals including parents, school personal, students, patrons, professionals, co-workers, and customers

Excel at multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment

Dedicated and hardworking with excellent interpersonal, communication, customer service, and office skills

EXPERIENCE:

Sales Consultant/Associate for Women’s Clothing Store … May 2016 – Present

Company: New York & Company, Westminster, CA

Under the supervision of store manager

Greet customers when they arrive at the store and offer assistance

Process sales transactions at the POS (point-of-sale) counter

Suggest and upsell items to customers based on the items they have chosen

Execute special orders for items that are not in stock

Replace merchandise on the shelves paying attention to end caps

Assist with processing freight as it comes into store

Arrange special sale and clearance items at the front of the store for maximum visibility

Build rapport with customers and provide them with genuine guidance and support

Centralia School District, Buena Park, CA … May 2010 – Present

Behavior Intervention Specialist

Under the supervision of School Principal

Assist in developing the communication and learning abilities of the student.

Implement behavior intervention programs

Provide updated reports to the case carrier on each student’s progress and work closely with school psychologist

Assist students in developing a level of independence, implementing strategies to mediate their behavior

Carry out oral and written instructions and assist in testing administration

Monitor students ‘progress using methods including computer technology, compile and tabulate data

Hemet School District, Hemet, CA … January 2007 – November 2010

Activity Specialist … August 2009 – November 2010

Under the supervision of School Principal

Work with middle school students individually and in a group assisting with specific instructional or learning tasks

Work directly with students in such area as reading, math, language development, art, and physical education

Operates office machinery and devices

Sets up work areas, prepares materials and reports for class use

Maintains routine information and operational records

Plans and schedules activities

Supervise students on/off campus

Assist site facilitator with parent contacts

Instructional Aide for Special Needs Children … January 2007 – November 2010

Under the supervision of School Principal

Work with/provide care for the physical needs of students in a program

Assist teacher in the evaluation and assessment of each students’ educational plans

Assist teacher in maintaining discipline, classroom, playground, and other school activities

Perform routine clerical tasks related to classroom record keeping and instructional material preparation.

Assist in identifying students needing remedial instruction in movement skills and providing activities for improvement of skills in body image, spatial awareness, balance, locomotion, strength and agility

Booth Door & Window, Anaheim, CA … August 2005 – June 2006

Administrative Assistant … August 2005 – June 2006

Under the supervision of store manager

Assist office manager with clerical duties, orders, filing, copying, faxes and answering phones

Greet customer as they walk in store

Schedule appointments and contracts for new customers

Assist on sales, knowledge in product and customer service

Private School - Rossier Park E. School, Orange, CA … April 1999 – June 2005

Assistant Teacher & Driver for Special Needs Children

Under the supervision of School Principal

Assessing and determining appropriate educational program per individual child

Demonstrated/trained in the development of social and emotional skills

Assist teacher with preparation of reports, grading and other administrative functions

Develop behavior programs for individual students

Assisted in restraints for students being assaultive and unsafe

Transport students to and from school/field trips

Works cooperatively and effectively with teacher and other staff

Cypress School District, Cypress CA … August 1993 – March 1999

Instructional Aide for Severely Handicapped Children

Under the supervision of School Principal

Small group and individual instruction

Sign language interpreter and one 1 on 1 aide

Assist in toileting, feeding, medications and self-help skills

Work with students with severe behavior and language skills

EDUCATION:

High School - Graduation year?!?

High School Diploma

Training & Valid Certifications:

First Aide/CPR

Basic Sign Language

Behavior Modification

Lead social groups and social activities

One of 3 instructors for CPI Training (Crisis Prevention Training for assaultive behaviors) at Centralia School District

Volunteer:

Leisure World in Seal Beach, CA

Coached Cheer Squad for 7-13-year-old girls

Tutored kinder to 6th grade students in any subject needed

Awards/Recognition:

Classified Employee of the Year for Centralia School District … 2018/2019 school year

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