Ariana Paduano
Oceanside,NY
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with a proven track record at Alice Brown Early Learning Center, adept in problem-solving and teamwork. Excelled in creating engaging environments and enhancing customer satisfaction through attention to detail and a friendly demeanor. Skilled in financial transactions and inventory management, demonstrating leadership qualities and a fast learning ability.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Student Worker
Alice Brown Early Learning Center
08.2023 - Current
- Work with 18 children ranging from 3-5 years of age.
- Helped children with their needs and play with them.
- Organized snack, lunch times, and rest times.
- Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.
- Maintained tidy and organized environment to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving abilities when faced with unexpected challenges during event coordination or daily tasks.
Teacher Assistant
Bellmore-Merrick Child Care Program
03.2023 - 07.2023
- Cared for a group of 30 3rd grade children with two other coworkers.
- Supported children with play, arts and crafts, academics, ans sports
- Responded to student needs and questions promptly.
- All tasks requested were done with innovative skills.
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments.
Sales Associate
Five Below
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage a friendly environment.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
Beauty Associate
Local Lash Supply
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized beauty consultations and product recommendations.
- Handled cash transactions accurately while adhering to company policies and procedures for financial management.
- Worked on counting and handling inventory.
Sales Associate (Seasonal)
Cherry Hill Photography
11.2021 - 12.2021
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Answered customer question regarding photo packages, photo sizing etc.
- Created a friendly environment while children took pictures with Santa.
Merchandise Associate
HomeGoods
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Transported merchandise to sales floor and restocked shelves, racks and bins.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and maintaining a clean, organized sales floor.
- Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
- Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information, and pricing.
- Completed all transactions on the register.
Style Consultant (Seasonal)
Target
11.2020 - 01.2021
- Greeted all clients with warm smile and asked open-ended questions to better understand his or her needs.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing personalized style consultations and recommendations.
- Maintained inventory by assisting co-workers with stocking shelves, pricing items and placing products on display.
- Collaborated with fellow consultants to ensure seamless communication, resulting in improved team performance and customer satisfaction.
Education
High School Diploma -
Massapequa High School
4925 Merrick Rd, Massapequa, NY 11758Psychology
Adelphi University
1 South Ave, Garden City12-2025
Skills
- Fast Learner
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Friendly and Professional
- Attention to Detail
- Leadership Qualities
Vice President of Foundation For Delta Gamma
- Manage and plan philanthropic events for the sorority.
- Advocate for philanthropy Service for Sight which helps the visually impaired.
- Leads chapter to participate in volunteer efforts outside of Adelphi University.
- Fundraises money through planning tables and events.
- Leads by example and goes to all volunteering events such as participating in a bicycle event with individuals who are blind.
- Time management skills for planning events six weeks in advanced.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
American Sign Language
Limited Working
Timeline
Student Worker
Alice Brown Early Learning Center
08.2023 - Current
Teacher Assistant
Bellmore-Merrick Child Care Program
03.2023 - 07.2023
Sales Associate
Five Below
11.2022 - 02.2023
Beauty Associate
Local Lash Supply
07.2022 - 09.2022
Sales Associate (Seasonal)
Cherry Hill Photography
11.2021 - 12.2021
Merchandise Associate
HomeGoods
03.2021 - 06.2021
Style Consultant (Seasonal)
Target
11.2020 - 01.2021
High School Diploma -
Massapequa High School
Psychology
Adelphi University