Octavia Johnson
East Hartford, CT *****
**********@************.*******.***
Professional Summary
Willing to relocate to: Windsor Locks, CT - East Hartford, CT - Hartford, CT Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Kidslink Teacher Assistant
KidsLink Family of Services-West Hartford, CT
April 2025 to Present
- intake of children between the ages of 5-8
- attendance check in and drop off assistance
- snack distribution
-teaching of numbers and letters and applying the ability to read Store Manager
lovisa-West Hartford, CT
February 2023 to November 2023
• Assist in creating the store schedule
• Scan in / out inventory
• Create floor Demo for new product
• Market desired company product in social media to bring in business
• Assist customers with type of product they are looking for
• Responsible for cash deposits and bank runs
• Oversee team to ensure sales goal are achieved
• Educate team on new and popular products to bring in more customers and exceed sales goal
• Report to Store Manager to ensure proper work flow Store Manager
J Crew-Manchester, CT
May 2018 to September 2019
• Provided store management and scheduling
• Opened and closed the store at end of day and night
• Achieved sales goals through store's KPI's
• Responsible for budget management
• Monitored and ordered supplies
• Handled customer inquiries and complaints
• Completed performance reviews
• Developed a productive team environment
• Trained, developed, and managed store employees
Education
Medical Assisting (2 year college)
Stone Academy-East Hartford-East Hartford, CT
2019 to 2021
High school diploma
East Hartford High School-East Hartford, CT
January 2010 to July 2014
Skills
• Supply chain
• Inventory control
• Data entry
• Hotel experience
• Food safety
• Microsoft Office
• POS
• Team development
• Shift Management
• Microsoft Excel
• Team management
• Assistant Manager Experience
• Shift management
• Computer literacy
• Communication skills
• Leadership
• Cash register
• Payroll
• Microsoft Word
• Supervising experience
• Supply chain management
• Restaurant management
• Assistant manager experience
• Mentoring
• Retail Management
• Organizational Skills
• Problem management
• Store Management Experience
• Heavy lifting
• Time Management
• Guest services
• Basic math
• Experience with children
• Retail math
• Merchandising
• Organizational skills
• Cash Handling
• Upselling
• Succession planning
• Windows
• Phone etiquette
• Computer skills
• Front desk
• Retail sales
• Customer support
• Pet care
• Customer service
• Cash handling
• Sales
• Sales management
Additional Information
I am a very experienced individual when it comes to retail. I have been a store manager for 7plus years now and firmly believe that any store can be managed and brought back to life with the right person and right focus. I’m very team oriented and ready to go nothing stops me when I’m ready to go! I’m a great addition to any team due to me being very outgoing and motivated to achieve any goal and or obstacle!