STORE MANAGER - Health Conscious Natural Foods - Queens, New York
(2020-01)
- Direct daily store operations, staff activities, customer service, cash-handling procedures, inventory controls, merchandising support, and opening/closing functions.
- Supervise, train, motivate, and support employees to maintain service standards, productivity, accountability, and a positive customer experience.
- Monitor inventory levels, reconcile physical counts, maintain accurate inventory records, and coordinate replenishment to support product availability.
- Develop and maintain vendor relationships to support reliable sourcing, competitive pricing, and efficient store operations.
- Resolve customer concerns and operational issues promptly while implementing practical process improvements that strengthen safety, efficiency, and service quality.
- Review sales and operating information to identify trends, support decisions, and improve day-to-day store performance.
RETAIL ASSOCIATE / OPERATIONS TEAM MEMBER - Health Conscious Natural Foods - Queens, New York
(2019-01 - 2020-12)
- Supported daily retail operations, customer service, product organization, inventory activities, and routine opening/closing responsibilities.
- Built strong product and operational knowledge while providing responsive customer assistance and maintaining an organized, service-focused environment.
- Demonstrated reliability and leadership potential, progressing into store management responsibilities in 2020.
SENIOR MATHEMATICS TEACHER - Ministry of Education - Kingston, Jamaica W.I.
(2007-01 - 2019-12)
- Delivered mathematics instruction using structured lesson planning, differentiated teaching strategies, educational technology, and individualized academic support.
- Developed assessments, quizzes, and progress-monitoring tools to evaluate student understanding and guide instructional adjustments.
- Mentored and supported less-experienced teachers in instructional techniques, classroom management, lesson delivery, and mathematics teaching practices.
- Applied data-informed approaches to identify learning gaps and strengthen student understanding of challenging mathematical concepts.
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT - MATHEMATICS - Ministry of Education - Kingston, Jamaica W.I.
(2004-01 - 2019-12)
- Provided instructional leadership for the Mathematics Department while continuing classroom teaching responsibilities.
- Supported curriculum planning, assessment development, instructional consistency, teacher mentoring, and departmental coordination.
- Guided mathematics teachers in effective instructional strategies and classroom management practices to strengthen overall teaching quality.
- Promoted collaborative planning and the use of assessment results to identify student needs and improve instructional effectiveness.
CLASSROOM MATHEMATICS TEACHER - Ministry of Education - Kingston, Jamaica W.I.
(2002-01 - 2019-12)
- Taught mathematics to students with diverse learning needs and abilities, creating engaging lessons aligned with national curriculum expectations.
- Designed lesson plans, classroom activities, assessments, and quizzes to build mathematical understanding and measure student progress.
- Provided individualized support to students requiring additional assistance with mathematics concepts and problem-solving skills.
- Maintained effective classroom management and fostered an organized, respectful, and academically focused learning environment.
