Crystal M. Cholar 186 Old Blythe Rd. Harlem, GA 30814 (706) 305-6502 c.cholar@gmail.com 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 CPS-Certified Peer Specialist Thomson High School High School Diploma Graduated April 2014 Graduated May 2006 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 peermentoring@gmhcn.org Sheron M. Finnerty Thomson High School High School Counselor (706) 986-4224 finnertys@mcduffie.k12.ga.us 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