Jamese Platt
Altoona
Summary
A Communications and English Literature student with comprehensive experience in tutoring and academic support. Striving to create genuine change in the social world we live in today.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher's Aide
Literacy Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh
11.2024 - Current
- Tutored and assisted multicultural adults individually and in small groups to help with GED prep, along with the English language.
- Provided support to students by monitoring their progress, answering questions, and helping with assignments.
- Provided one-on-one support to students requiring additional assistance.
Retail Sales Associate
Claire's Stores
Altoona
04.2024 - 09.2024
- Operated cash registers and processed transactions including sales, returns, and exchanges.
- Recommended, selected and located merchandise based on customer desires.
- Monitored and maintained the cleanliness and organization of the sales floor and stock areas.
- Restocked shelves, racks and bins with latest merchandise and changed signage to promote special items.
Retail Sales Associate
Rainbow Shops
Lithonia
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Greeted each customer and offered assistance in finding requested items, helping boost customer satisfaction and retention.
- Computed purchases and received and processed cash or credit payment.
- Cleaned shelves, counters and tables to maintain organized store.
- Created price tags and merchandise signs for new items.
- Processed and organized shipments, restocking merchandise on the sales floor promptly.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA05-2026
Skills
- Organizational skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Encouraging participation and inclusivity
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Multimedia presentations
- Adaptive learning
Accomplishments
- Gates Scholar
- University Honor Roll
Affiliations
- Women of Color Collective
- Women in Law
Timeline
Teacher's Aide
Literacy Pittsburgh
11.2024 - Current
Retail Sales Associate
Claire's Stores
04.2024 - 09.2024
Retail Sales Associate
Rainbow Shops
05.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Pittsburgh
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