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Brandi Lacoy

Dracut

Summary

Seeking a position as an Educational Support Professional where I can use my strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills to support students academic and emotional development while contributing to a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Office Manager

Greenleafs Tree Service Inc.
Tyngsboro
03.2013 - 12.2019
  • Managed budgets, appointment scheduling, employee and event itineraries and accounts to improve productivity initiatives.
  • Managed office operations while scheduling appointments for department managers.
  • Utilized client and staff feedback to maintain customer partnerships and increase revenue.
  • Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
  • Optimized organizational systems for payment collections, AP/AR, deposits and recordkeeping.

Sales Associate

Spirit Halloween Store
Nashua
08.2012 - 11.2012
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
  • Achieved perfect attendance and on-time record.
  • Maintained records related to sales, returns and inventory availability.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with quick and professional handling of product returns.

Server

Olive Garden Restaurant
Tyngsboro
02.2005 - 05.2006
  • Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
  • Replenished food items, paper products and canned goods to keep pantry well-stocked during busy periods.
  • Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.
  • Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing and cash management practices.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays and delivery bags.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
  • Applied comprehensive knowledge of wine, cider and beer to increase daily beverage sales.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Answered customers' questions, recommended items and recorded order information.
  • Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
  • Printed dining checks with total due, collected payment and offered receipts to complete transactions.
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
  • Collected orders and relayed them to bartenders quickly and accurately.
  • Kept track of event finances, initial deposits, due payments and final balances.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business.
  • Quickly and clearly communicated dining orders to kitchen staff, directing attention to special requests or dietary restrictions.

Receptionist

Tyngsborough High School
Tyngsboro
09.2003 - 05.2004
  • Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients and updated client records.
  • Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
  • Answered high-volume, multi-line telephone, directing callers to appropriate company personnel.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
  • Scheduled and confirmed appointments and meetings for senior management team.
  • Sorted, received and distributed mail correspondence between departments and personnel.
  • Monitored and screened visitors to verify accessibility to inter-office personnel.
  • Checked-in visitors, distributed visitor badges and managed logbooks to comply with security initiatives.
  • Directed incoming calls to internal personnel and departments, routing to best-qualified department.
  • Triaged incoming calls on multi-line phone system and directed to departments based on customer needs.
  • Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
  • Maintained building security by monitoring logbook and issuing visitor badges.
  • Managed multi-line phone system directing individuals to desired personnel and providing general information about operations.
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Answered and quickly redirected large volume of calls on central system.

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  • Aggregated and prepared documentation and reports for office meetings, distribution and filing.

Sales Associate

Walgreens
Nashua
02.2000 - 08.2002
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
  • Achieved perfect attendance and on-time record.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Trained and developed new hires in company processes, product knowledge, customer service and selling techniques.

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  • Prepared large cash deposits with zero discrepancies.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with quick and professional handling of product returns.
  • Tracked stock using company inventory management software.

Education

High School Diploma -

Tyngsborough High School
Tyngsborough, MA

Skills

  • Problem-solving skills
  • Excellent people skills
  • Relationship building
  • Multi-tasking strength
  • Professional demeanor
  • Client Service
  • Dining area maintenance
  • Social perceptiveness
  • Adapt to diverse groups
  • Friendly nature
  • Excellent multi-tasking ability
  • Sorting and labeling
  • Effective communication
  • Conflict resolution
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Document preparation
  • Student assistance
  • Parent communication
  • Student supervision

Personal Information

Reliable and compassionate individual with strong communication and organizational skills. Experienced in supporting children in structured environments and maintaining a positive, safe atmosphere. Able to assist with classroom management, follow instructions from teachers, and build respectful relationships with students.

Timeline

Office Manager

Greenleafs Tree Service Inc.
03.2013 - 12.2019

Sales Associate

Spirit Halloween Store
08.2012 - 11.2012

Server

Olive Garden Restaurant
02.2005 - 05.2006

Receptionist

Tyngsborough High School
09.2003 - 05.2004

Sales Associate

Walgreens
02.2000 - 08.2002

High School Diploma -

Tyngsborough High School
Brandi Lacoy