Grace Mathis
Beresford
Summary
Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in Cultural Resource Management and hands-on experience gained through academic projects. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills and is prepared to start a career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive. Solution and goal-oriented, known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Detail-oriented with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking a proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with a focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Retail Sales Associate
Wayne & Mary's Nutrition Center
Sioux Falls, SD
09.2024 - Current
- Assisted customers in selecting nutritional products based on individual health goals.
- Educated clients on proper usage and benefits of dietary supplements.
- Trained new employees on sales techniques and customer service strategies.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure product availability and freshness.
- Resolved customer inquiries and concerns efficiently, fostering positive relationships.
- Developed strong relationships with repeat clients, leading to increased loyalty and return visits.
- Participated in continued education on health and wellness practices and products carried in store.
Teacher
Truks-N-Trykes Playcare
Sioux Falls
01.2024 - 09.2024
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and parents to support student achievement of learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Engaged with parents, students, and faculty to share feedback and refine instructional strategies.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Designed hands-on learning activities to stimulate curiosity and enhance understanding of complex principles.
Pharmacy Technician
Avera Health
Sioux Falls
04.2022 - 09.2023
- Coordinated verification and filling of more than 800 daily prescriptions in high-volume Long-Term Care pharmacy environment.
- Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
- Performed pharmacy operations with focus on accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.
- Promoted patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling personal information during transactions.
- Streamlined prescription processing through accurate data entry and thorough verification of patient information.
- Set up and modified patient profiles to include current medications and insurance details.
- Identified and resolved issues to assist pharmacist in clearing problematic prescriptions and addressing customer inquiries.
- Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.
Teacher
Truks-N-Trykes Playcare
Sioux Falls
07.2020 - 08.2021
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Contributed to safe, nurturing classroom environment fostering emotional well-being and academic growth for diverse students.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Collaborated with teachers to plan interdisciplinary units connecting subjects, enhancing student understanding and engagement.
- Built strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues through open communication and support, strengthening classroom community.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Oversaw student activities during recess and lunch to ensure safety and engagement.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, incident reports, meal counts, and essential documentation in compliance with state regulations and center policies.
- Ensured child safety by maintaining a clean, organized, and hazard-free facility at all times.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
Augustana University
Sioux Falls, SD05-2027
High School Diploma -
Brandon Valley High School
Brandon, SD05-2021
Skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Relationship Building
- Interpersonal and Social Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Attention to detail
- Faculty Collaboration
- Field data collection
- Report preparation
- Site mapping
- Survey methods
- Laboratory analysis
Certification
- Certified Pharmacy Technician
- Certified in First Aid
- Certified in CPR & BLS
Timeline
Retail Sales Associate
Wayne & Mary's Nutrition Center
09.2024 - Current
Teacher
Truks-N-Trykes Playcare
01.2024 - 09.2024
Pharmacy Technician
Avera Health
04.2022 - 09.2023
Teacher
Truks-N-Trykes Playcare
07.2020 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
Brandon Valley High School
Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology
Augustana University