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Kristan ducharme

Aurora

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.Incredibly interested in bringing these skills to the Cannabis community!

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Photographer

Lifetouch/Shutterfly
Aurora
09.2023 - Current

Duties include opening and closing studio, processing sales, photography, call list and appointment organizing/confirmations, general trouble shooting and customer service

Framing assistant

If These Walls Could Talka
Aurora
05.2017 - Current

Duties include measuring/cutting/assembling art frames, ringing sales, updating customer information, cutting glass, cleaning & prepping work areas and general customer service

(Please note=this is an "On Call" position, helping out only when extra coverage is needed & available)

Retail Sales Associate

BoxLunch
Aurora
09.2023 - 06.2025

Duties included register, sales, merchandising and general customer service

Restaurant Hostess

Two Brothers Roundhouse
Aurora
03.2022 - 08.2023

Duties included directing customer traffic to proper server blocks/special event locations, seating at designated tables, handling reservations, assist with dining room prep, retail and ticket purchases

Warehouse Assistant

Ed Hoy's International Art Glass & Supplies
Warrenville
11.2018 - 08.2023

Duties included pulling and packing orders, assisting in events, inventory & production work

Assistant manager/jewelry instructor/associate

Michaels Craft Store
Naperville
08.2013 - 06.2020

Associate=sales, register, inventory, cleaning & customer service
Manager=opening & closing store, supervising employees, increased customer service
Jewelry instructor=making & following lesson plans, teaching new skills, sales and customer service

Assistant Manager

Hot Topic
Bloomingdale

Also worked in the Altamonte Springs (Central FL) location before moving up here....duties included opening & closing store, nightly bank drops, inventory, supervising employees, managing any register discrepancies, merchandising, sales and increased customer service

Education

High School Diploma -

Boone High School
Orlando, FL

Skills

  • Effective communication
  • Problem solving
  • Studio management
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Networking skills
  • Camera operation
  • Excellent workflow management
  • Flexible creative approach
  • Sales techniques
  • Cash handling
  • Point-of-sale systems
  • Visual merchandising
  • Inventory management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Positive and professional
  • Calm demeanor
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Friendly and outgoing

Affiliations

Volunteer services....
CURRENT-Animal Rescue Foundation/Aurora PetSmart location=caring for felines (with my kid) and educating customer on adoption and volunteer opportunities
PREVIOUS-Illinois...
The Venue (helped to build with my family/bartend part time), Pride Festival, Harry Potter/Wizard Festivals (led craft classes), DTA Stolp Island Block Party/First Friday events, SciTech, Girl Scout co-leader (jewelry badge teacher and summer camp counselor}, Murphy/Oak Park/Fred Rogers Magnet schools
Florida...
Humane Society, Orlando Museum of Art, several local fashion shows & art events

Timeline

Photographer

Lifetouch/Shutterfly
09.2023 - Current

Retail Sales Associate

BoxLunch
09.2023 - 06.2025

Restaurant Hostess

Two Brothers Roundhouse
03.2022 - 08.2023

Warehouse Assistant

Ed Hoy's International Art Glass & Supplies
11.2018 - 08.2023

Framing assistant

If These Walls Could Talka
05.2017 - Current

Assistant manager/jewelry instructor/associate

Michaels Craft Store
08.2013 - 06.2020

Assistant Manager

Hot Topic

High School Diploma -

Boone High School
Kristan ducharme