Sharla Smith is seeking a position to apply her 35 years of work experience, including supervisory roles in retail. She has a Bachelor's degree in Integrative Studies - Elementary Education from the University of Memphis. She has worked as a merchandising coordinator, deli supervisor, front end supervisor, and paint room supervisor. She was also self-employed as a housekeeper for 20 years and has volunteered in church nurseries.

1. Sharla Michelle Smith
4839 Tutwiler Ave.
Memphis, TN 38122
901-619-5843
Sharlas51@gmail.com
Goal: To find an opportunity to serve a business and help it become more efficient and
profitable by applying the skills and experience I have gained from my years in the
workforce.
Summary
 I have 35 years of work experience, including supervisory positions.
 I have interacted with a very diverse group of people .
 I went to college in hopes of improving myself and gaining the opportunity to have a
better economic future.
 While attending college, I was a self-employed housekeeper in the Memphis area for 20
years.
 I have been a volunteer nursery worker in several churches.
Work Experience
Extensive experience in supervisory and management positions in multiple retail settings.
 Marshall's: #592, 9125 Poplar Ave, Germantown, TN 901-754-0751 Dec.2011-
Present Merchandising Coordinator.
 Self Employed Housekeeper: Memphis Area, 1992- Present.
 Kroger: Southaven, MS 1990- 1992, Deli closing crew supervisor.
 TG&Y Department Store: Panama City FL 1980-1983, Front End Supervisor.
 Mid-South Awards: Memphis, TN 1977-1979, Paint Room Supervisor.
Volunteer Work
 Fellowship Memphis Church: Memphis, TN April 2007- present, Volunteer Nursery
worker.
 Highpoint Church: Memphis, TN 2004-2007, Volunteer Nursery Worker.
 Open Door Bible Church: Memphis, TN Sept.1993-1996 Awana Leader
Education
University of Memphis, College of Education, Memphis, TN
 Bachelor of Science in Education, Cum Laude (GPA 3.31) - May 2011
 Major - Integrative Studies - Elementary Education K-6th
 Non-licensure / Social Services
Honors
 Dean's List - Spring 2008, Fall 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010
Activities
 University of Memphis Association for the Education of Young Children
Aug. 2008 - May 2011

2.  Performed volunteer work reading to children.
 Raised money to buy books for schools in our area by having a book fair, passing out
flyers etc.
References Available Upon Request