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Brenda Lankston

Siloam Springs

Summary

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once . Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines. Willing to tackle new challenges and learn new skills

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Media Center Paraprofessional

Hutchison Beach Elementary
08.2024 - 02.2025
  • Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
  • Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
  • Organized parent volunteers to support school activities and program needs.
  • Coordinated volunteer opportunities for parents to contribute their time and skills to the school community, fostering a sense of involvement and ownership.
  • Provided support to families in need by connecting them with relevant resources within the community.
  • Managed confidential information regarding student records while maintaining strict adherence to privacy laws and guidelines.
  • Helped the Media Center Professional with individual classes as they researched and checked in/checked out library books
  • Kept library books shelved and in their proper place
  • Helped with new and with drawals of students' consumables

Store Manager

The Manna Center
08.2018 - 05.2024
  • Managed daily operations to ensure smooth functioning of the store, maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Addressed customer complaints promptly and professionally, resolving issues to maintain positive relationships with clientele.
  • Scheduled and Managed store volunteers
  • Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members.
  • Customer service as needed

Packaging

Survival Essentials
04.2012 - 04.2024

Efficiently labeled, measured, and filled individual bags of heirloom vegetable seeds

Customer Service

Snappy Dry Cleaners
06.2017 - 08.2022

Provided friendly customer service to customers as they dropped off and picked up items


Helped seamstress with alteration intructions and completion in a timely manner


Handled cash register transactions



Education

No Degree - General

Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK

High School Diploma -

Kansas Public Schools
Kansas, OK
05-1983

Skills

  • Behavior management
  • Some computer skills
  • Helping students with special needs
  • Student supervision
  • Documentation
  • Activity planning
  • Teaching assistance
  • Schedule management
  • Clerical support
  • Preparing instructional materials
  • Friendly and outgoing

Timeline

Media Center Paraprofessional

Hutchison Beach Elementary
08.2024 - 02.2025

Store Manager

The Manna Center
08.2018 - 05.2024

Customer Service

Snappy Dry Cleaners
06.2017 - 08.2022

Packaging

Survival Essentials
04.2012 - 04.2024

No Degree - General

Northeastern State University

High School Diploma -

Kansas Public Schools
Brenda Lankston