Melissa PILIPONIS
Silvis,IL
Summary
Diverse experience working both independently, and with a team.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Childcare Provider
Self Employed
Silvis, IL
02.2020 - Current
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
- Kept notes of behavior issues, food served and medications administered to children.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Communicated with parents/guardians about daily activities, behaviors, and related issues.
- Provided a caring and encouraging environment for children.
Food Truck Assistant
Floyd's Burgers And Sliders
Eldridge, IA
07.2017 - Current
- Accepted payment from customers and made change as necessary.
- Created pleasant experience for customers.
- Assisted co-workers
- Prepared various foods for cooking or serving.
- Performed serving, cleaning, and stocking duties in food truck.
- Took orders from customers.
Assistant Teacher
Two Rivers YMCA
Moline, IL
01.2018 - 02.2019
- Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
- Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
Birth Doula
Self Employed
Silvis, IL
06.2014 - 07.2018
- Work with clients to form an individualized birth plan.
- Provide non medical prenatal and postpartum home visits including childbirth education, newborn care, breastfeeding support, and emotional support.
- Remain with the birthing parent throughout labor and provide physical and emotional support during and after childbirth.
- Supports the birthing partner and others who are present, helping them participate in the birth experience to the extent that they are comfortable.
- Provides culturally appropriate emotional support to the laboring parent.
Set Manager
Noerr Programs
Moline, IL
12.2009 - 04.2012
- Estimated expected changes in business operations and made proactive adjustments to employee schedules and inventory levels to address needs.
- In charge of inputting employee hours to payroll.
- Maintain a working knowledge of Noerr Programs Policies and Procedures.
- Directly responsible for interviewing and hiring qualified sales associates, characters, and complete onboarding process for each, including staff changes throughout the season.
- Ability to manage, motivate, and lead a team.
- Effectively complete mandatory staff training prior to opening day.
- Verify daily bank deposits, confirming bank deposits/credit card slips are with financial paperwork.
- Ensure weekly staff hours are within budget at each location and accurately reported on payroll.
- Ensure accurate and timely preseason and post season setup, breakdown, and securing of all equipment at your location.
CNA
Aspen Rehab And Health Care
Silvis, IL
01.2011 - 10.2011
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights in a prompt manner.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Built long lasting, professional relationships with residents, family members, and team members.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Iowa Masonic Health Facilities & Masonic Village
Bettendorf, IA
12.2009 - 01.2011
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Built long lasting relationships with residents, family members, and team members.
Retail Keyholder
Coach House Gifts
Moline, IL
03.2007 - 11.2009
- Oversaw regular store cleaning of shelves, backrooms and racks.
- Assisted store cashiers during peak sales times.
- Worked with store manager to create employee schedules.
- Maintained confidentiality and security of sales records and operational reports.
- Rearranged racks and shelving based on seasonal planograms.
- Performed category maintenance by rotating products according to company product rotation policy.
- Opened and closed store at proper times for reliable services.
- Balanced cash registers at end of shift and filled out necessary reports.
- Walked through department multiple times each shift to evaluate and correct issues such as cleaning and stock replenishment needs.
- Developed and nurtured lasting relationships with clients through dedicated assistance, issue resolution and active listening.
- Maintained focus during busy times and delegated tasks to employees to keep business running smoothly.
- Implemented daily operating procedures to keep store clean, adequately stocked and well-organized.
- Trained new staff as needed.
Seasonal Employee
Niabi Zoo
Coal Valley, IL
02.2006 - 02.2007
- Printed tickets, checking accuracy of date, time and seat numbers before giving to customers.
- Balanced cash owed against number of tickets bought and took payment in exchange for ticket sales.
- Prepare animals food daily.
- Maintain clean and safe habitat for both animals and guest.
- Measure food accurately and consistently.
- Ensure a positive guest experience.
- Chart animal behaviors and any health issues.
Education
GED -
Moline High School
Moline,ILCertificate Program - Certified Nursing Assistant
Scott Community College
Davenport.IANo Degree - Pharmacy Technology
BlackHawk College
Moline, IlSkills
- Time Management
- Relationship Building
- Quality Assurance
- Money Handling
- Customer Service
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
Home Childcare Provider
Self Employed
02.2020 - Current
Assistant Teacher
Two Rivers YMCA
01.2018 - 02.2019
Food Truck Assistant
Floyd's Burgers And Sliders
07.2017 - Current
Birth Doula
Self Employed
06.2014 - 07.2018
CNA
Aspen Rehab And Health Care
01.2011 - 10.2011
Set Manager
Noerr Programs
12.2009 - 04.2012
Certified Nursing Assistant
Iowa Masonic Health Facilities & Masonic Village
12.2009 - 01.2011
Retail Keyholder
Coach House Gifts
03.2007 - 11.2009
Seasonal Employee
Niabi Zoo
02.2006 - 02.2007
GED -
Moline High School
Certificate Program - Certified Nursing Assistant
Scott Community College
No Degree - Pharmacy Technology
BlackHawk College