Jasmine Mercado
Hammond
Summary
Dynamic Pre-K Teacher and former Commercial Manager at AutoZone Auto Parts, adept in employing tactical planning and communications to enhance educational and business outcomes. Demonstrated mastery in creating nurturing learning environments and boosting profitability through strategic sales and marketing initiatives. Excelled in team management and customer service, achieving significant performance milestones. Highly motivated candidate well-versed in teaching and leading preschool-aged children. Possesses an innate ability to establish strong connections with students and create an inviting learning environment. Dedicated to helping children develop the skills they need to become successful in the future.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
COMMERCIAL MANAGER
Advance Auto Parts
- Maintained regular contact with accounts in order to suggest new products or services and increase revenue.
- Pushed my team to achieve and exceed sales goals.
- Was in charge of a $10,000 dollar a day department.
- Trained my people to be the best they could be.
- Sold lifts, heavy tools, transmissions, engines marking up the parts 30%.
- Provided a high level of service to clients in order to maintain and expand business relationships in the future.
- Was in charge of customer product implementation.
- Improved staffing during peak periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Recruited employees for my department.
- Used my exceptional negotiating skills to secure manufacturing service agreements and maintain quality standards.
- Increased sales by 50%.
- Communicated with territory, regional, and strategic managers on a daily basis for account support and strategic planning.
- Collaborated with vendors and developers to negotiate contracts and product prices.
- Weekly sales tracking and leadership reports were maintained to support operational improvement and corrective actions.
- Consistently met or exceeded 20% sales targets.
Registered Behavior Technician
Caravel Autism Health
02.2024 - Current
- Implemented individualized behavior intervention plans to support client development.
- Monitored and documented client progress, adjusting interventions as needed.
- Engaged clients in therapeutic activities to enhance communication and social skills.
- Assisted in training new staff on established behavioral protocols and best practices.
- Maintained a safe and supportive environment for clients during sessions.
- Utilized data collection methods to track behavior changes and treatment effectiveness.
- Promoted positive behavior change by utilizing reinforcement strategies, token economies, and behavior contracts.
- Observed, monitored and recorded problem behaviors through accurate behavior-consequence data collection, graphs, and anecdotal notes.
- Prevented instances of maladaptive behavior escalation using de-escalation techniques while maintaining a safe environment for both staff members and clients alike.
PRE K TEACHER
kidzone learning center
01.2024 - 02.2025
- Developed lesson plans to meet the individual needs of students with different learning styles and abilities.
- Facilitated small group activities while engaging each student in meaningful tasks.
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to meet the diverse needs of all learners.
- Collaborated with other teachers on planning field trips or special events.
- Assisted in developing age-appropriate activities that promoted physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development.
- Integrated art, music, literature, science, math, history into daily lessons.
- Promoted an atmosphere of mutual respect by modeling appropriate language use.
- Demonstrated strong organizational skills in managing student records, attendance, and behavior.
- Monitored playgrounds during recess periods for safety purposes.
- Incorporated hands-on projects into curriculum to promote creativity and critical thinking skills.
- Provided guidance to support students' positive behaviors and self-esteem.
- Engaged students in problem solving activities as part of the lessons taught.
- Established effective communication with parents and guardians regarding their child's academic progress and behavior.
- Created a safe and positive learning environment for children ages 4-5.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of best practices related to early childhood education.
- Helped children develop cognitive skills through reading books and fingerplay.
- Implemented lesson plans and daily classroom schedules in accordance with curriculum and programming.
- Demonstrated ability to create a safe and nurturing learning environment for young students.
TEAM LEAD
Adventure club
11.2023 - 01.2024
- Watched kids before and after school from age 5-10.
- Helped the kids with homework.
- Helped them with learning ways to express emotions.
- Created activities for the kids to do.
COMMERCIAL MANAGER
AutoZone Auto Parts
09.2015 - 01.2022
- Used effective data analysis and sales strategies to increase profitability and develop a system or organization for projects.
- Negotiated product and prices in order to reduce overall costs.
- Met or exceeded sales goals for accounts by bringing in new accounts and upselling parts and making deals to existing accounts.
- Researched and identified key competitors as well as related products.
- Recommended brand products to customers, highlighted benefits.
- Oversaw employee training and retraining in order to improve performance and business results.
- Brought in new accounts through successful networking strategies and promotional approaches.
- Trained a team of drivers, resulting in increased profits and amazing service.
- Set aggressive goals for employees in order to boost motivation and drive company success.
- Contacted customers as soon as issues arose to immediately find resolution before problems escalated.
Education
High School -
Munster High School
01.2015
Skills
- Tactical planning
- Knowledgeable in [Technology]
- Communications
- Sales reporting
- Territory management
- Database management
- Problem resolution
- Customer service
- Team management
- Vendor relations
- Order management
- Sale expertise
- Coordinating documents
- Relationship development
- Supervision
- Strategic planning
- Client Development
- Organization
- Inventory management
- Financial Management
- Self-motivated
- Business Planning
- Business development and planning
- Management collaboration
- Sales and marketing
- Checking quotes
- Cold calling skills
- Team building
- Business Development
- Goals and performance
- Highly competitive
- Oral and written communication
- Staff management
Certification
Cpr certification
Timeline
Registered Behavior Technician
Caravel Autism Health
02.2024 - Current
PRE K TEACHER
kidzone learning center
01.2024 - 02.2025
TEAM LEAD
Adventure club
11.2023 - 01.2024
COMMERCIAL MANAGER
AutoZone Auto Parts
09.2015 - 01.2022
COMMERCIAL MANAGER
Advance Auto Parts
High School -
Munster High School