- Passionate about balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness
- Creating digital artwork using software like Photoshop, Illustrator, or Procreate
- Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
- Personal Development and Self-Improvement
Allison Sroaf
Summary
Proven multitasker and collaborative team player, I excelled at the University of California, Santa Barbara, by enhancing early childhood care and front desk operations. Leveraging a strong work ethic and problem-solving skills, I improved service efficiency. Skilled in behavior management and Microsoft, I consistently contributed to positive environments and operational success.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Provider
Various Local Families
Santa Barbara, CA
08.2024 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with families, regularly updating child progress and establishing trust.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent the spreading of germs.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Implemented creative arts and crafts sessions to stimulate children's creativity and motor skill growth.
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Orfalea Family Children's Center
Santa Barbara, CA
09.2023 - Current
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and orderly classroom environment, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations while supporting an optimal learning space for students.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Assisted lead teacher with snack time, arts and crafts, and putting children down for naps.
- Engaged with children individually to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Facilitated smooth transitions during daily routines by providing clear instructions and encouragement, helping children build confidence in navigating new experiences.
Front Desk Assistant
University Of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Maintained a professional and welcoming front desk area, setting a positive first impression for residents and guests.
- Answered student and staff telephone calls promptly and appropriately handled needs.
- Facilitated smooth operations during peak times with effective multitasking skills, managing multiple guest interactions simultaneously.
- Liaised with housekeeping staff to verify service and maintenance of dorm standards.
- Followed detailed directions from management to complete daily paperwork and computer data entry.
Restaurant Server
Buttercup Pantry
Placerville
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Maintained a clean and welcoming dining environment for guest comfort and enjoyment.
- Contributed to team success by assisting fellow servers during peak hours, ensuring smooth operations.
- Handled customer complaints professionally, resolving issues promptly to maintain positive relationships.
- Managed cash and card transactions accurately with attention to detail, minimizing discrepancies in daily reports.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychological & Brain Sciences
University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA06-2025
Skills
- Observation and assessment
- Problem-solving skills
- Microsoft office
- Front desk management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Strong work ethic and dependable
- Early childhood development
- Child supervision
- Behavior management techniques
- Collaborative and Team-oriented
- Time management
Interests
Timeline
Childcare Provider
Various Local Families
08.2024 - Current
Preschool Assistant Teacher
Orfalea Family Children's Center
09.2023 - Current
Front Desk Assistant
University Of California, Santa Barbara
09.2022 - 07.2023
Restaurant Server
Buttercup Pantry
09.2020 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychological & Brain Sciences
University of California, Santa Barbara