Priya Vedula
Calgary,AB
Summary
Compassionate Early Childhood Educator with passion for teaching and supporting young students in setting foundation for life-long success. Proven to quickly develop rapport with children through friendly approach, patient demeanor and excellent communication skills. Organized with exceptional work ethic and dedication to completing projects. Skilled in both independently motivated and collaborative team settings.
Overview
1824
1824
years of professional experience
Work History
Early Childhood Educator- Practicum Student
Tanbridge Academy
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Fostered creativity in the classroom through art projects, dramatic play, storytelling exercises, and other imaginative pursuits.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Led 20 students children in the classroom.
Sales Consultant
Scholars Choice
12.2013 - 04.2024
- Managed customer accounts to secure customer satisfaction and repeat business
- Generated new leads through networking and attending industry events
- Developed and delivered engaging sales presentations to convey product benefits
- Negotiated contracts with clients and developed relationships with key personnel
- Used customer insights to develop innovative sales strategies to increase sales
- Resolved customer issues quickly to close deals and boost client satisfaction
- Created room designs and plans as per AB, BC, SK and MB childcare licensing requirements.
- Learnt about the early childhood industry and the licensing requirements to help customers with room planning and safety around childcare.
Assistant Store Manager
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.
02.2013 - 12.2013
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions
- Walked through store areas to identify and proactively resolve issues negatively impacting operations
- Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries
- Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement
- Processed payments for credit and debit cards and returned proper change for cash transactions
- Responded to customer concerns, working with manager to significantly raise customer satisfaction ratings
- Created and maintained safe and secure work environments for employees
- Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue
- Verified inventory counts remained within monthly tolerance levels and compiled financial data in compliance with budget
- Interviewed, hired, and trained staff associates and equipped to comply with company policies and procedures.
Key Holder
The Body Shop
10.2012 - 05.2013
- Assisted with team responsibilities by cleaning, managing cash registers, and product merchandising
- Oversaw store operations by counting cash drawers, reviewing equipment management, and supervising staff
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and promote long-term loyalty for increased sales
- Swept and mopped floor, wiped windows, and fixtures after closing to maintain organized and tidy store
- Streamlined opening and closing procedures as integral member of store staff
- Managed store personnel by delegating tasks and supervising daily operations
- Scheduled employees, prepared bank deposits and drafted sales reports to keep daily processes running smoothly
- Inspected stocks to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
Assistance Store Manager
The Body Shop
09.201 - 11.2012
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions
- Walked through store areas to identify and proactively resolve issues negatively impacting operations
- Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries
- Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement
- Processed payments for credit and debit cards and returned proper change for cash transactions
- Responded to customer concerns, working with manager to significantly raise customer satisfaction ratings
- Created and maintained safe and secure work environments for employees
- Interviewed, hired, and trained staff associates and equipped to comply with company policies and procedures
- Verified inventory counts remained within monthly tolerance levels and compiled financial data in compliance with budget
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
Education
Early Childhood Education
Bow Valley College
Calgary, AB04.2025
Master of Science - Integrated Marketing Communications
Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL04.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Advertising and Marketing Communications
Webster University
St Louis, MO04.2009
Skills
- Using Flight Framework and the different approaches in the Classroom
- Classroom Management
- Documentation and Record Keeping
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Lesson Planning
- Outdoor Play
- Storytelling Techniques
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Limited Working
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator- Practicum Student
Tanbridge Academy
01.2024 - 04.2024
Sales Consultant
Scholars Choice
12.2013 - 04.2024
Assistant Store Manager
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.
02.2013 - 12.2013
Key Holder
The Body Shop
10.2012 - 05.2013
Early Childhood Education
Bow Valley College
Master of Science - Integrated Marketing Communications
Roosevelt University
Bachelor of Arts - Advertising and Marketing Communications
Webster University
Assistance Store Manager
The Body Shop
09.201 - 11.2012
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