Megan Lyons has over 7 years of experience in education, administration, and retail sales. She holds a B.A. in Psychology from San Diego State University and an A.A. in Liberal Arts from De Anza College. Currently, she works as a 1:1 Aide and Elementary Teaching Assistant at Rebekah's Children Services in Gilroy, California, where she provides care and teaches students. Previously, she held administrative and sales roles at Frantzich Construction, Brighton Collectibles, and L'Occitane, consistently exceeding sales goals and improving operations. She is proficient in Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, and Adobe software.

1. MEGAN LYONS
Gilroy, California
meganlyons408@gmail.com|(408) 857-3764
​EDUCATION
B.A., ​Psychology,​​San Diego State University ​August 2010
● Minor: Studio Art
● Psi Chi Honors Society
A.A., ​Liberal Arts, De Anza College ​June 2007
● Graduated Magna Cum Laude
● Scholar Athlete and Dean’s List
EXPERIENCE
Rebekah’s Children Services, Phoenix Non-Public School, ​Gilroy, California
1:1 Aide/Elementary Teaching Assistant ​March 2015 to Present
Responsible for providing care within a classroom setting using therapeutic techniques for individual students. Also responsible
for helping to teach within the elementary classroom and to manage the elementary staff.
● Execute all functions of case management for up to 10 students, including attending necessary IEP meetings and setting up student
services
● Headed a fundraising program to supply art materials to the elementary classroom
● Aided 3 different students, including 2 students that were on the spectrum and provided them with learning and behavior
assistance
● Supports the principal in hiring additional staff members within the school
● Promoted to Elementary Teaching Assistant, teacher-in-waiting, in August 2015
FRANTZICH CONSTRUCTION, ​Gilroy, California
Administrative Assistant ​December 2013 to March 2015
Responsible for administrative and accounting tasks for a family owned construction company.
● Execute all functions of office operations, streamline processes for increased efficiency and reporting accuracy
● Submitted compliance documentation for motor fleet to ARB Diesel Off-Road Online Reporting System resulting in annual savings
of $50,000 in penalties and unnecessary fees
● Partner with external vendors to ensure and optimize fleet maintenance by implementing new procedures for part replacements
● Studied California air emissions law and off-road regulations and obtained certification for company’s motor fleet, 2014 and 2015
BRIGHTON COLLECTIBLES, ​San Diego and Santa Clara, California
Assistant Managing Partner ​July 2010 to January 2013
Responsible for managing the day to day operations and sales goals for a high volume retail location with an annual revenue
exceeding $1.5 million.
● Lead product trainer and direct supervisor for core team of 12 sales associates and seasonal team of 18 sales associates
● Developed and implemented creative and unique marketing strategies to generate a high volume of qualified traffic resulting in
revenue 8% over goal and an increase of 14% in sales transactions, July 2012
● Highest ranking managing partner in store sales six consecutive quarters, exceeding sales expectations by 5%
● Recognized as a top seller, company wide, July 2012
● Planned, publicized, and executed Breast Cancer Charity event with Latinas Contra Cancer and helped raise $2,500 dollars and sold
$2,000 worth of merchandise in one hour
● Supported the recruitment process by sourcing new talent, interviewing and hiring full time, part time, and seasonal employees
L’OCCITANE, ​San Diego, California
Full-Time Sales Associate October 2010 to April 2012
Responsible for meeting sales goals for a high volume retail location with an annual revenue exceeding $1 million.
● Lead training for all product, clientele, and operational procedures for 10 sales associates and 4 seasonal employees
● Increased store’s yearly sales by 5% in 2011 by planning, publicizing, and executing store events and new product campaigns,
including a skin care contest that resulted in an increase in product sales by 60% over goal for Q4 2011
● Awarded Skincare Expert for San Diego region in 2011
● Helped coordinate and complete 3 store inventories and cycle counts which improved store shrinkage by 1%
● Implemented a VIP clientele book that demonstrated building clientele relationships which helped increase attachment rate in
sales by 12% in Q3
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Basketball Coach: 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade girls ​♦ Tennis Coach: Youth League Tennis
COMPUTER SKILLS
Apple and PC computer proficient ​♦​Microsoft Office Suite ​♦​Adobe Acrobat Professional ​♦​QuickBooks ​♦​SPSS ​♦​Typing: 80+ wpm ​♦​Adobe
Photoshop