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Leona Cameron

Leona Cameron

Classroom Teacher, Retail Salesperson, Interior Decorator
. Perth,ON

Summary

Four years retail sales experience with J. Michaels company in Edmonton Alberta in Ladies high-end fashions. Award-winning retail sales and customer service expert. Consistently met sales goals. Two years as sales associate and head interior designer at Ormes Furniture in Ottawa. Consistently met commission-based sales goals. Five years retail sales experience with Three Wild Women in Ottawa, Ladies fashion, accessories, and giftware..Team-oriented Retail Sales Associate who worked well in a collaborative environment, yet thrived on personal sales achievements. I enjoy helping customers find products to meet their needs. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

I believe, that with with my background , experience, and skill set, I am the right person for this position at your company. I am looking forward to working with you .

Leona Cameron

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Elementary Classroom Teacher

Upper Canada Board of Education
Various, Ontario
08.2004 - 06.2020
  • Planned lessons according to district standards to cover requirements and prepare for standardized tests.
  • Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.
  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.
  • Built positive relationships with parents to involve families in educational process.
  • Implemented classroom management improvements to enhance class morale and engagement
  • Kept classroom clean, organized and safe for students and visitors

Classroom Teacher

Ottawa-Carleton Board of Education
Kars, ON
09.1991 - 06.2003
  • Instructed groups of up to 35 students and provided individual support.
  • Developed and distributed study guides to reinforce lecture details and help students with test preparation.

Sales Associate

Hollys Ladies Wear
Ottawa, ON
08.1988 - 07.1994
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Recommended accessories and complementary purchases to boost revenue.
  • Processed product returns and assisted customers with other selections.
  • Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.
  • Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
  • Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories and merchandise care

Interior Decorator and Salesperson

Ormes Furniture
Ottawa, ON
09.1988 - 07.1991
  • Documented costs, tracked purchases and administered client budgets.
  • Decorated corporate spaces according to established brand and company goals.
  • Organized and maintained schedules for home consultations, customized room designs and staff meetings.
  • Arranged furniture to facilitate traffic flow and design objectives.
  • Advised clients on styles, layouts, budgets and overall designs.
  • Selected and organized color schemes for clients.
  • Presented available color palettes and helped select colors that reflected client personality and goals.
  • Advised clients on comfort and durability of various fixtures, materials and surface coverings.
  • Presented available color palettes and helped select colors that reflected client personality and goals
  • Advised clients on styles, layouts, budgets and overall designs
  • Selected and organized color schemes for clients

Designs by Dodds

Self Employed
Spruce Grove, AB
01.1985 - 07.1988
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts
  • Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Home Economics

University Of Ottawa
Ottawa ON
09.1971 - 06.1976

Ontario Teachers Certificate - Education

Ottawa Teachers College
Ottawa, ON
09.1969 - 06.1970

Skills

In-depth fashion knowledgeundefined

Accomplishments

  • Won "most improved percentage in sales nationally" with J Michaels
  • Experience
  • Sales Associate
  • Three Wild Women - Ottawa, ON

Timeline

Elementary Classroom Teacher

Upper Canada Board of Education
08.2004 - 06.2020

Classroom Teacher

Ottawa-Carleton Board of Education
09.1991 - 06.2003

Interior Decorator and Salesperson

Ormes Furniture
09.1988 - 07.1991

Sales Associate

Hollys Ladies Wear
08.1988 - 07.1994

Designs by Dodds

Self Employed
01.1985 - 07.1988

Bachelor of Arts - Home Economics

University Of Ottawa
09.1971 - 06.1976

Ontario Teachers Certificate - Education

Ottawa Teachers College
09.1969 - 06.1970
Leona CameronClassroom Teacher, Retail Salesperson, Interior Decorator