Valerie Kozora

Objective:
Criminology student seeking full time position as a correctional officer for the Cook County
Department of Corrections, in order to continue enforcing the law of the United States of America
and protect the citizens of Cook County, the correctional staff, and the inmates.
Education:
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal/Social Justice, Lewis Univeristy, Romeoville IL
Date of Graduation: (Expected) December 2015
Associate of Arts, College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn IL
Date of Graduation: August 2013
Work Experience:
Bra Specialist, Victorias Secret, Burr Ridge IL (2012-2014)
Periodically training new employees in lingerie and bras on the sales floor
Communicating with clientele by servicing them, tailoring to their needs
Setting and meeting personal contribution goals for store performance
Attending Victorias Secret University twice a year to further develop product knowledge
Proficiency in POS system and MPOS system
Sales Associate, White House|Black Market, Burr Ridge IL (2010-2012)
Enhanced sales by adding additional merchandise to contribute to store total and overall
units per transaction
Promoted product with clientele by means of phone and email communication
Developed multiple sales a month over $1,000 each
Cashier, Now Serving Cafe & Catering, La Grange IL (2008-2010)
Closing cash registers after night shift and counting money/receipts
Answering phone calls and taking orders promptly and efficiently
Hosted multiple parties during catering and private events
Skills:

Handling complications or concerns promptly with empathy

Actively listening to others
Remembering extensive information
Communicating effectively with others
Activities:
Girl Scouts of America Ambassador (retired 2009)
Contributed to Pelotonias efforts to build a cancer-free world by participating in Pelotonia
month at Victorias Secret
Graduated from Citizens Police Academy in Countryside IL

 Engaged in 20 hours of observations of students with exceptionalities with KinderCare in

Willowbrook IL