Elizabeth Carthage
Brooklyn, NY *****
*****************@*****.***
Summary of Qualifications:
● Highly adaptable and motivated professional with extensive childcare and retail experience
● Empathetic and caring communication skills; attuned to needs and willing to provide consistent support
● Strong event planning, logistical coordination, and organizational capabilities with background in assisting independent business
● Focused on detail and safety; prepared, resourceful, and able to efficiently carry out all required tasks
● Able to lift over 70 lbs
● Computer skills including Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Excel, Photoshop, professional email usage, and Internet
● Pending: OSHA-10 hour General Industry Certification/ NYS 8 & 16 hour Security License Experience:
Happy Place, Inc. Brooklyn, NY
Retail Assistant 06/2020-Present
● Assist with selling merchandise for lifestyle product brand via online sales, deliveries, and pop up events
● Implement marketing strategies such as social media campaigns and community canvassing to promote brand
● Set up and break down pop up events - curate design of tables and choose product placements
● Manage sales at pop ups and provide quality customer service - answer questions, suggest items based on customer preferences, and make discount offers
● Responsible for inventory management - take count, restock, and organize items as needed
● Conduct event planning and logistics by researching local pop up events to participate in Childcare Brooklyn, NY
Caregiver 09/2019-05/2023
● Responsible for overall care of child; monitored daily routines including rest and playtime, and ensured child safety at all times
● Transported to and from school as well as sports practice and games
● Prepared and provided daily meals according to dietary needs and restrictions
● Reported incidents to parent as needed; corrected behavior to encourage age-appropriate learning and socializing, and resolved conflicts promptly
UPS Brooklyn, NY
Package Handler (Seasonal) 11/2023-12/2023
● Assisted UPS driver with delivering packages on established routes using equipment such as phone scanner, large courier tote bags, and hand truck
● Scanned labels on letters or parcels to confirm receipt and obtained signed receipts for registered, certified, and insured mail
● Met schedules for the collection and return of mail, ensuring prompt and damage-free delivery CADC LLC Hempstead, NY
Canvasser 05/2018-11/2018
● Conducted canvassing to increase voter participation and raise awareness of political elections
● Traveled door-to-door to engage with a minimum of 200 residents per day
● Verified voting eligibility and registration status of each resident
● Assisted residents with voter registration process
● Informed residents on location of poll sites and educated voters regarding current elections and political candidates
● Documented voting information from residents for tracking purposes Education:
The HOPE Program Brooklyn, NY
Career Enhancement Training 06/2024-Present
● Courses in: customer service skills and principles, conflict resolution, problem solving, written and interpersonal communications, financial planning, public speaking, time management, team work principles, and project-based learning
● Computer literacy: Google Workspace, Google Docs, email and Internet, remote learning
● Training in: OSHA 10 General Industry Certification/NYS 8 & 16 hour Security License Amityville Memorial High School Amityville, NY
High School Diploma Earned