Crystal M. Cholar

Crystal M. Cholar 186 Old Blythe Rd. (706) 305-6502 Harlem, GA 30814 [email protected]

OBJECTIVE: To utilize my employment, self-management and life experiences to help meet a Company goal and/or objective.

EDUCATION: Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network Graduated April 2014 CPS-Certified Peer Specialist

Thomson High School Graduated May 2006 High School Diploma

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: Georgia Mental Health Consumer Network, Peer Mentor 02/2015 – 10/27/2015  Transitioned Peers out of the hospital back to the community.  Assist Peers with resources in the community (per example: supportive employment).  Share my recovery story with the Peers.

Avenue Clothing, Sales Associate 01/19/15 – Present Augusta, GA  Receive customers, provide customer service to Avenue clientele.  Accepts cash and credit/debit card transactions for their purchases.  Accept shipments, separate, hang and inventory items for racks.

Jet Food Store #9, Sales Clerk/Customer Service 08/2007 – 03/2014 Harlem, GA  Performed duties as an Assistant Manager; Ordered merchandise, completed vendor logs, lottery tickets, and inventoried merchandise, which was entered information into an EXCEL worksheet.  Handled large sums of cash approximately $7,500.00 per day.  Made Bank drops, with minimum overages and shortages.  Became familiar with customers, orders were made prior to their arrival.

Columbia County Family Connections, Office Assistant 01/2007 – 07/ 2007 Harlem, GA  Taught proper table and conversation etiquette to Middle and High School Students.  Worked with approximately 50 students.  Filed student paperwork in files. Worked with School staff in After School Program. BG’s Deli, Waitress 05/2006 – 02/2007 Harlem, GA  Started as a Dishwasher, worked my way up to a Waitress.  Became familiar with clientele; took orders, put in orders and served meals as ordered.  Prepared deli sandwiches per customer request.

REFERENCE SHEET CRYSTAL CHOLAR

Gena Garner Ga Mental Health Consumer Network Peer Center Director (404)-723-6018 [email protected]

Sheron M. Finnerty Thomson High School High School Counselor (706) 986-4224 [email protected]

Tara Wilson-Bishop Retired Foster Parent Friend/Role Model (706) 449-3366

John Cholar, Jr. Retired Jet Food Store Manager Former Supervisor (706) 550-8188 November 3, 2015

To Whom This May Concern,

While conducting my job search, I found this position.

You will find my current resume’ and reference sheet attached for your review. In addition to the job related skills that I have, I can offer the following skills:

 I have a Certification as a Peer Specialist,  I have been told that I have a great personality,  I have great communication skills; verbal and listening,  I am easy going, easy to get along with, where others feel comfortable around me,  I’m a quick learner and very teachable, and  Eager to learn new tasks.

I do have my own transportation, which is very reliable. There are no children in the household; therefore, I will not be calling off due to ill children or not having a babysitter.

I look forward to hearing from you for an interview. I will do the best job possible for you and the Consumers.

Sincerely,

Crystal M. Cholar, CPS