Alyssa Waterhouse
Pullman
Summary
Motivated professional with a strong work ethic and adaptability. Proven ability to master new skills quickly and work effectively without supervision. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills enhance team collaboration and support organizational objectives. Seeking flexible part-time opportunities with evening and weekend shifts.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Babysitting
Multiple
Port Angeles
02.2019 - Current
- Provided child care as needed for six different families with various ages, from infants through age seven, for three days to a full week. This included prepared meals, facilitated age-appropriate activities, and was responsible for the safety and well-being.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's daily progress and concerns.
- Resolved conflicts among children using mediation techniques and positive reinforcement.
- Remaining alert at all times while caring for multiple children simultaneously.
- Engaging in age-appropriate activities like reading stories or playing games.
- Took photos of special moments throughout babysitting sessions.
House Sitting and Dog Sitter
Brenda King
Port Angeles and Pullman
01.2019 - 08.2024
- Provided care as needed for two different families and their dog while they were away. This included staying at the residence with the animals; sometimes, this involved cleaning houses and following instructions from the owners.
- Organized playtime activities to ensure physical and mental stimulation.
- Communicated regularly with pet owners regarding daily activities and updates.
- Built trusting relationships with dogs through consistent handling and affection.
Landscaper
Chuck Sanders
Port Angeles
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Provided as needed lawn caretaking for an elderly person, including mowing the lawn, trimming trees, weeding, and garden care.
- Collaborated with clients to understand their landscaping preferences and needs.
- Cleaned up debris after completing jobsite tasks.
- Operated landscaping equipment including mowers, trimmers, and blowers effectively.
Hostess, Busser, Food Prep, & Dishwasher
The 929 Wood Fired Grill
Port Angeles
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Greeted customers upon arrival and ensured customers had a positive experience.
- Monitored tables and wait times for customers, including taking notes and customer information if needed.
- Prepared tables before opening, including organizing silverware, glasses, and other items.
- Handled guest inquiries and resolved concerns with professionalism and care.
- Maintained a clean and organized front of house environment during shifts.
- Communicated effectively with servers to coordinate dining flow and guest needs.
- Built positive relationships with other front-of-house and kitchen staff.
- Supported the kitchen team with light food prep tasks during off-peak hours to improve service readiness.
- Assisted cooks and other food prep workers with preparation of other menu offerings as traffic flow and staff presence required.
Housekeeper
Melissa Clark
Port Angeles
01.2019 - 09.2021
- Carried out attention to detail when cleaning a home that served as an Airbnb. This included weekly or as-needed cleaning of all surfaces, bedding, windows, mowing the lawn, changing out guest books, and other items that ensured a positive guest experience.
- Performed laundry duties, including washing, folding, and ironing linens.
- Swept and mopped floors, vacuumed carpets and rugs, dusted furniture, wiped down surfaces.
- Cleaned bathrooms, including toilets, tubs, showers and sinks.
- Ensured that all health standards were met during cleaning operations.
Busser & Hostess
Chestnut Cottage Restaurant
Port Angeles
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Performed various duties during shift including folding silverware, serving food and drinks to customers, cleaning tables and other areas of the restaurant
- Provided excellent customer service and took direction from co-workers to help perform tasks as needed
Education
High School Diploma -
Washington State University
Pullman, WA12-2027
Skills
- Child care
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Customer service
- Basic cooking
- Networking
- Planning
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Hostess, Busser, Food Prep, & Dishwasher
The 929 Wood Fired Grill
09.2021 - 11.2021
Busser & Hostess
Chestnut Cottage Restaurant
07.2021 - 08.2021
Landscaper
Chuck Sanders
01.2020 - 12.2022
Babysitting
Multiple
02.2019 - Current
House Sitting and Dog Sitter
Brenda King
01.2019 - 08.2024
Housekeeper
Melissa Clark
01.2019 - 09.2021
High School Diploma -
Washington State University