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Rileigh Thomas

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About Rileigh Thomas:

An experienced retail associate and student mentor with exceptional communication skills, committed to empowering individuals to embrace their authentic selves by providing access to inclusive and sustainable clothing. A passionate advocate for fostering community connections through fashion, movement, and education.

Experience

Green Mountain Union HS, Chester VT • Paraprofessional   

January 2024 - Present

  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive support strategies for each student.
  • Enhanced students' learning experiences by implementing individualized educational plans and adapting teaching methods for special needs students.
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain a positive learning environment.
  • Maintained a positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.

Free People, Burlington VT • Key Holder                 March 2021 - December 2023

  • Applied in-depth knowledge of current fashion trends, including fit, fabric, and style, to provide expert guidance to customers.
  • Executed thorough opening and closing procedures, including composing company communications, reconciling daily sales data, ensuring secure closure of registers, store lockdown, and activation of alarm systems.
  • Greeted customers with a welcoming demeanor and promptly addressed inquiries and resolved issues to enhance overall customer experience.
  • Maintained an organized and visually appealing work environment by consistently standardizing clothing displays and styling mannequins per company standards.
  • Skillfully handled cash and card transactions at the register and processed returns both in-store and online with precision and efficiency.

Upward Bound UVM, Burlington VT •  Youth Counselor

June 2022 - August 2022 

  • Tutored high school students in the Upward Bound program, through Burlington H.S. and UVM. 
  • Teacher’s Assistant in college-level courses 
  • Planned and led daily enrichment activities, including; outdoor games, journaling, meditation, yoga, etc. 
  • Chaperoned student trip to Boston, MA.

 

Smitty’s Chester Market, Chester, VT • Cashier/Grocer                                                    June 2017 - January 2021

  • Communicated effectively with team members and managers to ensure smooth operation of the checkout area and resolve customer issues promptly.
  • Assisted customers with inquiries and provided exceptional service, resulting in positive feedback from shoppers.
  • Handled cash, credit, and debit card transactions with precision, balancing registers at the beginning and end of shifts.
  • Labeled products, rotated stock and fronted merchandise for appealing display.

Education

B.A. in Psychology, The University of Vermont (2020-2024)

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