Adrienne Dixon
Bapchule,AZ
Summary
Proactive and caring worker with 6 years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference. Energetic Early Education Teacher Assistant committed to encouraging intellectual, social and emotional development in children. Hands-on experience assisting in lesson planning, preparing classroom for activities and assisting children with toileting and meal needs. Certified in First Aid and CPR. Dedicated to supporting emotional, social and academic development of young children. Trained in developmental stages and knowledgeable about offering safe, nurturing environments to boost learning. Desire to complement education-based strategies with techniques to promote overall health and wellness. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Food Court Team Member - Coffee Shop
Gila River Gaming Enterprises Inc.
07.2023 - Current
- Kept kitchen, counter and dining areas cleaned and sanitized.
- Performed serving, cleaning and stocking to high standards and provided excellent customer satisfaction.
- Accurately operated cash register to process customer payments.
- Properly labeled and stored food and fresh ingredients in cooler or freezer to optimize freshness.
- Replenished condiments, beverages, and supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service areas.
- Kept drawer balanced by accurately processing cash, credit and debit payments.
- Readied customers' take-out orders in secure bags with appropriate amounts of condiments, silverware and napkins.
- Brewed coffee and tea and changed out drink station syrups.
- Kept pastry and dessert case stocked with fresh selections and arranged to entice orders.
- Observed customer purchases in line and differentiated between standard portions.
- Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
- Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
- Memorized recipes for specialty coffee beverages and seasonal offerings.
- Made and served brand-specific café beverages with focus on speed, quality and consistency.
- Trained new employees, sharing knowledge and expertise of coffees, teas, and merchandise.
- Recommended products based on solid understanding of individual customer needs and preferences.
- Used POS system to accurately enter orders and process payments.
- Elevated customer loyalty by using strong communication abilities to resolve customer problems.
Warehouse Technician
Gila River Gaming Enterprises Inc.
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Recorded and reported shortages and damages and inspected product condition to verify accuracy of received inventory.
- Organized warehouse storage areas to facilitate efficient receiving and shipping of products.
- Pulled and packed shipments to prepare for UPS, FedEx and freight pickup.
- Submitted purchase orders for materials and investigated and resolved purchasing discrepancies to maintain optimum inventory levels.
- Maintained stock records, posted receipts and automated and manual accounting records using the Greenscreen system.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various casino departments.
- Checked packages and merchandise for damage and notified vendors.
- Kept warehouse stations and equipment in good working order in line with OSHA requirements.
- Alternated goods in inventory by observing first-in and first-out approach to keep shelves organized and properly stocked.
- Maintained accurate inventory records to provide data for use in audits and completion of order requests
- Completed daily cycle counts and quarterly inventories and resolved variances to maintain data accuracy.
- Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
Early Education Teacher Assistant
Gila River Indian Community
02.2019 - 09.2022
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Used Teaching Stratigies to document behavioral, emotional, academic and social growth of over all students.
Kids Express Site Lead
Chandler Unified School District
05.2018 - 01.2019
- Developed partnerships with parents, businesses and organizations to build awareness, increase support and share resources.
- Facilitated development of program structure within classrooms to formulate and implement group goals.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Led children in creative, athletic and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Distributed food, napkins and beverages in preparation for snack time.
- Cared for children ages 5 to 13 in nurturing and age-appropriate way.
- Set and enforced rules to maintain children's safety and created welcoming, caring environments for all children.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Kept areas clean, organized and stocked, and sanitized surfaces and toys after each use.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Consulted with families to discuss activities and behaviors of each child.
- Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
- Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
- Handled daily administrative tasks efficiently to minimize time away from children.
- Developed curriculum and lesson plans to achieve objectives of each course.
- Directed day-to-day operations of education program and supervised support staff to delegate assignments and evaluate performance.
After-School Counselor/Coordinator
Chandler Family YMCA
05.2016 - 05.2018
- Maintained positive relationships with students, faculty, and administration.
- Cared for children ages 5 to 13 in nurturing and age-appropriate way.
- Set and enforced rules to maintain children's safety and created welcoming, caring environments for all children.
- Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
- Observed children to proactively identify issues with emotional or physical development and worked with parents and supervisors to address concerns.
- Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling and collaboration with parents.
- Kept areas clean, organized and stocked, and sanitized surfaces and toys after each use.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections of bus for safe operation.
- Performed bus driving duties while keeping student safety in mind to maintain good safety record.
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
- Checked vehicle daily for maintenance needs, personally handled common upkeep and reported serious concerns to supervisor.
- Protected passengers from harm and bus from excess damage by complying with traffic regulations.
Education
No Degree - General Studies
Central Arizona College
Maricopa, AZBasha High School
Chandler, AZ05.2014
Skills
- Activity Demonstrations
- School Community Relations
- Organizational and Planning Skills
- Encouraging Participation and Inclusivity
- Filing and Classroom Organization
- Computer Proficiency
- Progress Tracking and Reporting
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Child CPR and First Aid
- Ensuring Safety and Injury Prevention
Certification
- Certified in First Aid & CPR
- Certified Food Handlers
Timeline
Food Court Team Member - Coffee Shop
Gila River Gaming Enterprises Inc.
07.2023 - Current
Warehouse Technician
Gila River Gaming Enterprises Inc.
09.2022 - 07.2023
Early Education Teacher Assistant
Gila River Indian Community
02.2019 - 09.2022
Kids Express Site Lead
Chandler Unified School District
05.2018 - 01.2019
After-School Counselor/Coordinator
Chandler Family YMCA
05.2016 - 05.2018
No Degree - General Studies
Central Arizona College
Basha High School