Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Education and Training
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Karen Benavides

Spark Academy
Montebello,CA
1
Language
7
years of professional experience

Work History

After-School Program Leader

1 Year 6 Months
Spark Academy | 01.2025 - 07.2026
  • Developed engaging activities for after-school activities, enhancing student participation and learning outcomes.
  • Implemented behavior management strategies, promoting a positive environment.
  • Created fun, age-appropriate activities for school-age children.
  • Assisted students with homework completion, providing support and guidance as needed.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents, keeping them informed of their child''s progress and involvement in the program.

Retail Sales Associate

1 Year 8 Months
H&M Hennes & Mauritz | 04.2024 - 12.2025
  • Maintained visual merchandising standards to enhance store presentation.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve sales goals.
  • Handled price checks, merchandise transfers and fitting room returns to keep store in order.
  • Engaged with costumers for their service
  • Trained new associates on sales techniques and store operations, promoting team cohesion and efficiency.

Stockroom Assistant

2 Years 4 Months
Aeropostale | 11.2021 - 03.2024
  • Assisted in receiving and processing shipments accurately.
  • Worked with team members to restock merchandise on sales floor.
  • Organized stockroom layout to maintain efficient inventory flow.

Pharmacy Technician Trainee

4 Months
Kindred Hospital | 05.2023 - 09.2023
  • Filled and processed prescriptions, delivering prompt and efficient patient care.
  • Assisted pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications for patients.
  • Maintained accurate inventory of pharmaceuticals and supplies in the pharmacy.
  • Organized inventory of medications.

Child Care Helper

4 Months
Vargas Family Daycare | 09.2019 - 01.2020
  • Assisted in daily care routines for children aged 8 months to 10 years, fostering a nurturing environment.
  • Supervised outdoor play, ensuring safety while promoting teamwork and social skills among children.
  • Prepared snacks and meals.
  • Maintained a clean and safe play environment for all children.
  • Engaged children in various games that promoted physical activity and social interaction. with the kids that encouraged play through fun activities.

Education

Pharmacy Technician

Downey Adult School | Downey, CA | 09-2023

Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education

Rio Hondo College | Whittier, CA

High School Diploma

Montebello High | 06-2021

Skills

Customer service
Organization and time management
Teamwork and collaboration
Computer proficiency
Critical thinking
Activity planning
Organizational skills
Child Safety Training
CPR Certified
Relationship building

References

References available upon request.

Education and Training

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Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

After-School Program Leader

Spark Academy
01.2025 - 07.2026Read More

Retail Sales Associate

H&M Hennes & Mauritz
04.2024 - 12.2025Read More

Pharmacy Technician Trainee

Kindred Hospital
05.2023 - 09.2023Read More

Stockroom Assistant

Aeropostale
11.2021 - 03.2024Read More

Child Care Helper

Vargas Family Daycare
09.2019 - 01.2020Read More

Montebello High

High School Diploma
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Rio Hondo College

Associate of Science from Early Childhood Education
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Downey Adult School

Pharmacy Technician
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Karen Benavides