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Amaiya Lockhart

Crete,Illinois

Summary

Motivated college student with a proven track record of academic excellence seeking part-time work and internships. Aims to gain professional work experience and leverage strong communication and time management skills. Committed to contributing to a dynamic team and making a positive impact in a professional setting.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Special Needs Nanny

Childrens Advocate
06.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced communication skills for non-verbal children through consistent use of sign language and visual aids.
  • Managed challenging behaviors effectively, utilizing de-escalation techniques and behavior modification strategies.
  • Documented daily progress notes to track achievements, challenges, and areas requiring additional attention from therapists or other professionals.
  • Adapted play activities to be both fun and therapeutic, aiding in physical and cognitive development.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.

Cashier and Sales Associate

Kohl's
08.2022 - 01.2023
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
  • Answered store and merchandise questions and led customers to wanted items.
  • Organized store by returning merchandise to proper areas and restocked displays.
  • Watched for and recognized security risks and thefts to prevent or handle situations.
  • Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
  • Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
  • Bagged or packaged purchases and wrapped gifts.

Cashier and Crew Member

McDonald's
09.2021 - 05.2022
  • Processed customer payments quickly and returned exact change and receipts.
  • Greeted customers promptly and responded to questions.
  • Maintained clean and orderly checkout areas by sanitizing counters, emptying trash cans, and organizing cutlery packets.
  • Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Applied Psychology

University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL
05.2027

High School Diploma -

Crete Monee High School
05-2023

Skills

  • Payment Processing
  • Cash Register Operation
  • Product Recommendations
  • Customer Service
  • Order Taking
  • Staff Training
  • Project Planning
  • Schedule Management
  • Autism Experience
  • Emotional Regulation

Timeline

Special Needs Nanny

Childrens Advocate
06.2024 - Current

Cashier and Sales Associate

Kohl's
08.2022 - 01.2023

Cashier and Crew Member

McDonald's
09.2021 - 05.2022

High School Diploma -

Crete Monee High School

Associate of Applied Science - Applied Psychology

University of Illinois At Chicago
Amaiya Lockhart