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NICOLE BURKE

Florence,ON

Summary

Self-motivated Inside Sales Representative with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Familiar with Home Hardware products and sales procedures. Takes pride in overall cleanliness of store and surroundings. Developed great rapport with other staff and customers. Many often asked for me by name. Flexible with work hours if required. Reliable and Trustworthy

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Customer Service Associate

Chatham Kent Home Hardware Building Centre
04.2018 - Current
  • Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction.
  • Handled customer complaints professionally, resulting in satisfactory outcomes and positive feedback.
  • Maintained a high level of product knowledge, providing accurate information to customers.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.

Sales Person

Thamesville Home Hardware
01.2014 - 12.2017

Became familiar with the products that Thamesville Home Hardware sells, from housewares to paint to automotive supplies, plumbing and electrical supplies etc. I learned the new POS system, Customer Service. Also required to keep shelves and floor clean. High priority to customer satisfaction.

Cleaner

Various local businesses
12.2012 - 09.2013
  • Cleaned building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing and vacuuming.
  • Cleaned windows, glass partitions and mirrors using soapy water, surface cleaner, sponges and squeegees.

Head Teacher infant room

YMCA
07.2006 - 10.2008
  • I kept a daily log of each child, feeding, changes, bottles, etc. I also carried through the daily lesson plans that I had to create for my age appropriate children. All activities and lesson plans were all State of Ohio approved.
  • I acquired my State of Ohio certificate in June of 2001, this certificate I earned through taking State of Ohio classes on my own, lesson planning infant through grade seven, behavioral issues from ADD to different handicaps.
  • Required excellent communication skill with children and parents alike.
  • Documentation of each child and confidentiality certification.
  • In charge of making schedule for employees.

Teacher assistant

Union Township Child Development Center
01.1999 - 05.2003
  • Ran a after school latchkey program with another co-teacher, Nutritional breakfast and after school snack planning, assisted with homework and also done daily state approved lesson plans and also organized field trips in the summer months.
  • I also had to have open communication with parents, teachers, bus drivers etc.
  • Also filed and organized State paperwork. They closed their doors in 2003 due to funding issues.

Teacher assistant

Piqua Head Start
09.1997 - 09.1999
  • I assisted the head teacher with daily lesson plans, field trips, daily classroom activities.
  • Took state courses in various State of Ohio licensing approved lesson planning and courses on children with behavioral issues. Communication and privacy for each child and family was very vital for this position.

Education

High School Diploma -

Piqua High School
Piqua, Ohio
01.1996

Skills

  • Sales experience
  • Familiar with Home Hardware line of products and POS programs
  • Strong written and verbal communicator
  • Positive and encouraging
  • Self-motivated
  • Fast learner

Languages

English
Professional Working

Certification

I acquired my State of Ohio certificate in June of 2001, this certificate I earned through taking State of Ohio classes on my own, lesson planning infant through grade seven, behavioral issues from ADD to different handicaps.

Timeline

Customer Service Associate

Chatham Kent Home Hardware Building Centre
04.2018 - Current

Sales Person

Thamesville Home Hardware
01.2014 - 12.2017

Cleaner

Various local businesses
12.2012 - 09.2013

Head Teacher infant room

YMCA
07.2006 - 10.2008

Teacher assistant

Union Township Child Development Center
01.1999 - 05.2003

Teacher assistant

Piqua Head Start
09.1997 - 09.1999

High School Diploma -

Piqua High School
NICOLE BURKE