JAL
Jill A. Lieske
**** ********** ***** **., ******, KY 42455~ USA
Home Phone 270-***-**** ~ Cell Phone 810-***-****
Email ~ ****.******@*****.***
QUALIFICATIONS
One year as an assistant teacher/mentor for a career technology center using the most up to date computer software, audio and video equipment. Four years directing the daily usage of an eighth grade Language Arts Computer Lab. Eleven years visual merchandising and marketing experience. Two years management over an $800,000.00 + per year premiere cosmetics line. Ten years retail selling experience. My expertise includes: Superior interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, the supervision and mentoring of large groups of individuals, proficient in many computer software applications and programs as well as the experience of teaching Microsoft Office Suite programs including Word, Works, Power Point, and Excel. The operation of all office machines, including a multi-line telephone, establishing and maintaining a faithful clientele, bookkeeping, tabulating daily, monthly, and yearly sales goals, leadership coaching, and creating business driving events.
WORK HISTORY
August, 2006-June 2007~ Interactive Media Paraprofessional ~ Lapeer Education, Technology & Career Center, 690 Lake Pleasant Rd., Attica, MI 48446. Supervisor-Bruce Holladay, 810-***-****.
Assisted instructor and students in all areas of Interactive Media curriculum and general classroom duties. Class content included, instruction in digital photography and imaging, video/audio production, graphic design, and web design using software such as, but not limited to, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro, and Audition.
February, 2001-January, 2005 ~ Director of 8th Grade Writing Lab ~ Davison Middle School, 600 S. Dayton St., Davison, MI 48423. Principal-Shelly Fenner-Krasny, 810-***-****.
Coordinated the hours for individual class’s use of computers to compose essays, spread sheets, explore the Internet and create presentations. Instructed students in computer etiquette and skills. Trouble shooting technical difficulties in a timely manner for optimum lab usage. Ordered classroom supplies. I also performed other various duties such as tracking state testing scores and preliminary placement testing of new students.
October, 1999-October, 2000 ~ Visual Merchandiser, Hudson’s (now Macy’s), Genesee Valley, 4600 Miller Rd., Flint, MI 48507. Supervisor-Ann White, 810-***-****.
Maintained all visual standards according to company guidelines for set-up and presentation pertaining to women’s cosmetics, fragrances, men’s toiletries, and all men’s apparel divisions. This position required strong organizational skills, a continuous knowledge of the most recent trends in the
beauty and fashion industry, and using my creativity to impact the most desirable attraction to guests in our store.
September, 1997-September, 1999 ~ Counter Manager, Lancôme Cosmetics, Hudson’s (now Macy’s), Genesee Valley, Flint, MI 48507. Supervisor-Ann White, 810-***-****.
Took a leadership role at Hudson’s to help my beauty advisors develop their business as a team as well as individually. Mentored new beauty advisors in all facets of the cosmetics line. Business management skills were a must for this position.
August, 1989-August, 1997 ~ Beauty Advisor, Clinique & Lancôme Cosmetics, Hudson’s (now Macy’s), Genesee Valley, Flint, MI 48507. Supervisor-Ann White, 810-***-****.
Worked on a large team at very successful $1,000,000.00+ counters, focusing on the importance of developing a faithful clientele and creating events to generate additional business.
Worked to refine my skills in make-up artistry, guest service, and product knowledge through hands on experience and extensive, frequent educational seminars.
EDUCATION
January, 2006 ~ Successfully pasted test to receive license to sell real estate in the state of Michigan.
December, 2005 ~ Graduate of The Michigan Institute of Real Estate.
2004 ~ Baker College ~ Completion of WorkKeys assessment testing equivalent to 60 college credit hours.
1998 ~ Hudson’s Cosmetics Academy, Masters level graduate
1983-1987 ~ Mott Community College ~ 24 Credit hours
1983 ~ Ainsworth High School-Graduate
AFFILIATIONS
Volunteer ~ 2007-2009, Sebree Head Start Preschool & Sebree Elementary School.
Secretary, Fund Raising Committee ~ 2009-2010, Webster County Pom Parents.
BUSINESS REFERENCES
Ms. Shelly Fenner-Krasny, Principal, Central Elementary, Davison Community Schools, Davison, MI 810-***-****
Ms. Jan Crawford, Language Arts Teacher, Davison Middle School, Davison Community Schools, Davison, MI 810-***-****
Mr. Eric Lieske, Assistant Superintendent, Davison Community Schools, Davison, MI
PERSONAL REFERENCES
Michelle Carlisle, SDI Assistant, Webster County Head Start, Clay Elementary School, Clay, KY
Ms. Dana D’Orazi, Family Advocate, Webster County Head Start, Sebree Elementary School, Sebree, KY