Arien Black
Buffalo,NY
Summary
Enthusiastic retail professional with 7 years of hands-on experience in customer service, payment processing and sales. And a creative daycare worker with 4 months of hands-on experience supervising children in a safe educational learning environment. Communicative individual versed in organizing fun activities, preparing nutritious meals, developing routines, and schedules. Compassionate team player commended for excellent patience and a strong sense of responsibility. Strong communicator and team player, eager to learn new processes to support overall organizational success. I am a people person with positive and well organized nature.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Teacher
Storytime Childcare And Learning Center
Buffalo, NY
05.2024 - Current
- Helped maintain a safe and orderly learning environment.
- Attended workshops related to early childhood education topics such as language development or nutrition.
- Provided supervision and care to young children ranging from infants to pre-school age.
- Maintained classroom cleanliness by tidying up toys, wiping down surfaces and vacuuming rugs.
- Developed positive relationships with parents through communication about their child's daily activities.
- Assisted in leading and organizing activities for children such as arts, crafts, games and reading stories.
- Ensured safety of the children by monitoring their play areas and activities throughout the day.
- Prepared and served nutritious meals and snacks in accordance with dietary guidelines.
Floating Teacher
The Blue Giraffe
Buffalo, NY
03.2024 - Current
- Assisted in creating a safe learning environment that was conducive to learning.
- Organized behavior management strategies including positive reinforcement techniques.
- Assisted teachers in creating lesson plans and providing instructional materials.
- Supervised students in the classroom, cafeteria, hallways and playgrounds.
- Provided one-on-one support for special needs students.
- Developed positive relationships with parents and guardians of students.
- Helped teachers with material generation, lesson plan development, class preparation, scheduling, exam distribution and student mentoring.
- Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
Daycare Floater
Kid’s Club Daycare
Buffalo, NY
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Assisted with school day activities, before and after-school supervision, and lunch and recess.
- Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
- Implemented warning and timeout strategies to encourage good behavior.
- Observed and monitored children to identify developmental strengths and target enrichment activities.
- Recorded behavior, food and medication dispensing information.
- Identify symptoms of emotional and developmental issues and alert the teacher or to the day care provider management
Picker Packer
Costanzos Bakery
Buffalo, NY
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Picked up heavy objects using proper lifting techniques to avoid personal injuries.
- Promoted workplace safety and smooth production by keeping workspaces clean, organized and free of hazards.
- Worked additional hours and shifts to meet tight deadlines during peak periods.
- Assisted in training new warehouse employees.
- Mentored new employees on warehouse procedures and tasks resulting in quick job acclimation.
Cashier
Walmart
Buffalo, NY
04.2016 - 05.2020
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered advice.
- Read weekly sales inserts and monitored price changes.
- Received payments from customers and issued receipts.
- Wrapped items and bagged purchases properly to prevent merchandise breakage.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer service.
- Trained new employees in cashiering procedures, offering assistance in resolving issues.
- Resolved issues with cash registers, card scanners and printers.
- Wiped down counters and conveyor belt to remove debris and maintain cleanliness.
- Processed customer payments quickly and returned exact change and receipts.
- Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
- Properly verified customer identification for alcohol or tobacco purchases.
Cashier
Kohl's
Buffalo, NY
01.2012 - 04.2016
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered advice.
- Assisted with purchases, locating items and signing up for rewards programs.
- Wrapped items and bagged purchases properly to prevent merchandise breakage.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer service.
- Resolved issues with cash registers, card scanners and printers.
- Wiped down counters and conveyor belt to remove debris and maintain cleanliness.
- Processed customer payments quickly and returned exact change and receipts.
- Processed all sales transactions accurately and promptly to prevent long customer wait times.
- Inspected items for damage and obtained replacements for customers.
- Welcomed customers, offering assistance to help find necessary store items.
- Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
- Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
Education
High School Diploma -
Charter High School For Applied Technologies
Buffalo, NY06.2012
Skills
I have great soft skills since I’ve been working in retail since 2012 I am able to build relationships, as well as a being a quick learner I also have leadership and customer service skills I am willing to learn anything that this job has to offer
- ID verification
- Customer assistance
- Credit and cash transactions
- Coin counting
- Liquor regulations and compliance
- Cash drawer balancing
- Customer greeting
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Classroom Maintenance and Inventory
- Classroom Behavior Management
- Attention to Detail
- Helping Students with Special Needs
- Computer and Microsoft Office Skills
- Supervising Classroom Activities
- School Policy and Rules Enforcement
- Organization and Prioritization
- Written and Verbal Communication Skills
- Interpersonal and Communication Skills
- Small Group and Individual Assistance
- Adapting to Classroom Needs
- Communicating with Parents and Teachers
- Collaborative and Team-Oriented
- Experience with Diverse Student Populations
Interned at Summit Educational Resources
- From 1/12-6/12
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
Storytime Childcare And Learning Center
05.2024 - Current
Floating Teacher
The Blue Giraffe
03.2024 - Current
Daycare Floater
Kid’s Club Daycare
10.2021 - 02.2022
Picker Packer
Costanzos Bakery
04.2021 - 09.2021
Cashier
Walmart
04.2016 - 05.2020
Cashier
Kohl's
01.2012 - 04.2016
High School Diploma -
Charter High School For Applied Technologies