Friendly Receptionist with background in various office settings. Knowledgeable about security, service and clerical requirements. Takes on multiple simultaneous tasks with excellent time management abilities and resourceful approach. Dedicated to offering exceptional assistance to team members and clients. Skilled at coordinating appointments, organizing mail and collecting messages to facilitate office communication. Positive and upbeat with strong relationship-building abilities.
Hi, I’m
Alexandria DeSimone
Hawthorne,CA
Summary
Overview
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Desimone Custom Furniture Los Angeles, CA
Receptionist
08.2016 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients and updated client records.
- Resolved customer problems and complaints.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
- Corresponded with clients through email, telephone or postal mail.
- Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
- Sorted, received and distributed mail correspondence between departments and personnel..
- I filed paperwork, answered the phone, helped customers, and made pick ups/ delivery. I would help with filing all the paperwork and receipts. I spent hours helping customers pick out fabrics and helping them chose pillows. I would also go on picks up and deliveries which pushed me to be stronger because some furniture is heavy. I had to think fast because some hallways are small and we would need to come up with a plan fast.
Dana Middle SchoolHawthorne, CA
High School Volunteer
08.2018 - 05.2020
Job overview
- Prepared materials for class activities and art projects.
- Supervised one or more center activities as directed by classroom teacher.
- Made copies to assist teacher in preparing future lessons.
- Played games with small groups of students reviewing previous day's material.
- Coordinated with teacher to implement lesson plans and keep students on track.
- Supported students struggling with writing concepts.
- Answered phones, took messages and filed paperwork to assist school secretary.
- Filed student work to document progress.
- Shared occupational information with students during career-oriented events.
- I worked my 8th English Teacher once a month all day in her classroom up until COVID-19.
Dana Middle SchoolHawthorne, CA
High School Volunteer
10.2019 - 10.2019
Job overview
- Supervised one or more center activities as directed by classroom teacher.
- At Dana Middle School, I need to work multiple game booths at the same time
- Attract people to both game booths
- Help set up/ clean up food and games
- I also need to help the players, play my 3 games and understand how to play it correctly.
- I also need to coordinate break times with other volunteers.
DaVinci Design El Segundo, CA
High School Volunteer
02.2019 - 02.2019
Job overview
- I volunteered 4 hours at the beach picking up trash.
- I had to keep count of how much trash I collected
- I had to identify different pieces of trash.
DaVinci DesginEl Segundo, CA
High School Volunteer
12.2018 - 12.2018
Job overview
- I volunteered 4 hours at the beach picking up trash.
- I had to keep count of how much trash I collected
- I had to identify different pieces of trash.
Maverick's DaycareTorrance, CA
Daycare Worker
06.2018 - 08.2018
Job overview
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands and share by leading by example.
- Encouraged good behaviors using positive reinforcement methods.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Meticulously sanitized toys and play equipment.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
- Maintained child-friendly environment with access to outdoor activities.
- Prepared, served and cleaned up daily meals for 12 children.
- Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments and issues.
- Kept notes of behavior issues, food served and medications administered to children.
- Monitored entrances and exits to maintain safety and organized environments.
- 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.
- Offered top-notch care to 12+ children at once, ranging in age from 3 months to 5 years old.
- Assisted children with putting on coats and cold-weather gear before going outside.
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
Maverick's DaycareTorrance, CA
Daycare Worker
06.2017 - 08.2017
Job overview
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands and share by leading by example.
- Encouraged good behaviors using positive reinforcement methods.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Meticulously sanitized toys and play equipment.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
- Maintained child-friendly environment with access to outdoor activities.
- Prepared, served and cleaned up daily meals for 12 children.
- Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments and issues.
- Kept notes of behavior issues, food served and medications administered to children.
- Monitored entrances and exits to maintain safety and organized environments.
- 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.
- Offered top-notch care to 12+ children at once, ranging in age from 3 months to 5 years old.
- Assisted children with putting on coats and cold-weather gear before going outside.
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
Education
Da Vinci DesignEl Segundo , CA
High School Diploma
06.2022
University Overview
- Honor Roll: 7 out of 8 Semesters 2018-2022
- Principal List: 2nd Semester 2020
- Awarded Most Creative Project
- 3.4 GPA
- Capstone Project: Davinciopoly Board Game from scratch, my group and I had many bumps in the road. I also took the team captain/ leader role on as the project was my idea. I need to come with solutions fast on that we would get the game done on time. I also need to help my other 2 group members who didn't get along communicate and get the project done.
- I will being attending Southern New Hampshire University online program where I hope to get my degree in child psychology and child development
- I ran my own class at school, it was called MultiSports. I had to plan, organize, grade, keep track of who was playing and who wasn't playing, and keep my class engaging
- I helped run my schools Thrift Club
Skills
- Starting Conversation
- Customer Service
- Good With Kids
- Good With Adults
- Helping People
- Organizational Skills
- Multitasking
- Collaboration
- Taking Charge When Needed
- Good With Technology
- Fast Learner
- Customer Satisfaction
Availability
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Timeline
High School Volunteer
Dana Middle School
10.2019 - 10.2019
High School Volunteer
DaVinci Design
02.2019 - 02.2019
High School Volunteer
DaVinci Desgin
12.2018 - 12.2018
High School Volunteer
Dana Middle School
08.2018 - 05.2020
Daycare Worker
Maverick's Daycare
06.2018 - 08.2018
Daycare Worker
Maverick's Daycare
06.2017 - 08.2017
Receptionist
Desimone Custom Furniture
08.2016 - 05.2022
Da Vinci Design
High School Diploma
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