Amaiya Pennant
Skokie,IL
Summary
Knowledgeable Director with over 3 years of experience bringing planning and problem-solving abilities. Focused on maximizing resource utilization to support scalable operations and increase bottom-line profitability. Organized and systematic with natural relationship-building and leadership talents.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Before and After School Care Director
Skokie Park District
Skokie, IL
08.2021 - Current
- Developed and implemented comprehensive strategies to improve operational processes and organizational efficiency.
- Directed the organization's daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to set long-term objectives for the company.
- Recruited, trained, supervised, evaluated and mentored staff members.
- Conducted regular meetings with department heads to review progress on strategic initiatives.
- Developed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with corporate standards.
Teacher's Assistant
Cremedelacreme
Glenview, IL
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Provided individualized assistance to students with special needs in the classroom.
- Facilitated small group instruction and activities for students of varying abilities.
- Assisted teachers with creating and maintaining a safe, orderly learning environment.
- Helped teacher plan lessons utilizing various teaching strategies including hands-on activities and technology integration.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop instructional plans that meet individual student needs.
- Supervised students during lunchtime, field trips, assemblies, and other activities.
- Encouraged positive social behaviors among students through role modeling and conflict resolution techniques.
- Monitored computer labs to ensure proper use of resources according to school guidelines.
- Enforced rules regarding student conduct while promoting respect for diversity among classmates.
- Assisted teachers with instruction and provided clerical support for diverse needs.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Monitored students in class, hallways and cafeteria to enforce school rules.
- Organized student performance and enrichment activities to facilitate learning.
Cashier
AKIRA Bijora
Skokie, IL
10.2019 - 02.2020
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Counted money in cash drawer at the beginning of shift to ensure that amounts were correct and have sufficient change.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Balanced daily transactions on a computerized point-of-sale system.
- Conducted price checks for special orders or discounts as requested by customers.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations within the store environment.
- Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
Education
High School Diploma -
Niles North High School
Skokie, IL05.2021
Skills
- Budget Control
- Staff Development
- Contract Negotiation
- Staff Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Project Coordination
- Rules and Regulations
- Negotiation
- Issues Resolution
Timeline
Teacher's Assistant
Cremedelacreme
03.2022 - 06.2022
Before and After School Care Director
Skokie Park District
08.2021 - Current
Cashier
AKIRA Bijora
10.2019 - 02.2020
High School Diploma -
Niles North High School
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