Asha Lofton
Hayward,Ca
Summary
Experienced professional with strong communication and organizational skills, seeking a position that leverages background in childhood education and customer service. Proven ability to create an inviting environment for clients and dedicated to ensuring their satisfaction. With over 5 years of experience in the child care community, excelled as a teacher's aid, babysitter, substitute teacher, counter manager, and coordinator. Eager to bring developed skills and organizational abilities to future career opportunities. Additionally, holds First-Aid certification in the State of California.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Catering Staff Member
Pretty Adriana’s
Hayward, CA
01.2021 - Current
- Provided excellent service under high-pressure situations, ensuring smooth event operations.
- Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.
- Maintained clean and organized workspaces, adhering to strict health standards.
- Served appetizers, delivered entrees, and refilled beverages for banquet guests.
Image Consultant
Hairclub for Men
San Francisco, CA
11.2014 - 01.2020
- Elevated corporate client image by advising on and providing client sessions on professional appearance standards.
- Surpassed sales goals regularly through comprehensive understanding of products.
- Negotiated and overcame client objections, and with closing skills
- Met and exceed sales goals (monthly budgets and sales drivers), close sales and finalize all details related to the transaction.
- Showed genuine care and be compassion to create enthusiasm for new HairClub clients.
Teachers Aid/substitute
Child Care Careers
Hayward, CA
01.2014 - 10.2014
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, ensuring a safe and respectful atmosphere for all students.
- Improved student comprehension by tailoring teaching methods to individual learning styles.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Daycare Assistant
Rosalyn’s Daycare
Castro Valley, CA
02.2011 - 11.2011
- Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free areas to protect kids, personnel and families.
- Assisted in maintaining a safe and healthy environment, ensuring cleanliness and proper supervision of children.
- Provided lunchtime assistance to monitor children, assist with eating and serve food.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Coordinated activities and field trips
- Tutored with homework
Tutor
121 Tutoring Program
Bay Area
07.2007 - 12.2007
- Helped and assisted young children with daily homework in all subjects within the Liberal Arts system.
- Seasonal
Tutor
Chabot College Work-Study Program
Hayward, CA
06.2007 - 11.2007
- Tutored children in the subjects of Mathematics, History, Literature, and Reading Comprehension.
- Seasonal
Education
Culinary Arts - Culinary
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Boulder, CO11.2022
Undergraduate For Liberal Arts - Liberal Arts
Chabot College
Hayward, CA01.2010
Diploma - General Studies
Hayward High School
Hayward, CA01.2007
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Conflict resolution
- Classroom management
- Exceptional customer service
- Food safety
- Sanitation standards
- Event setup
- Stress tolerance
- Guest service
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Strong communication skills
Timeline
Catering Staff Member
Pretty Adriana’s
01.2021 - Current
Image Consultant
Hairclub for Men
11.2014 - 01.2020
Teachers Aid/substitute
Child Care Careers
01.2014 - 10.2014
Daycare Assistant
Rosalyn’s Daycare
02.2011 - 11.2011
Tutor
121 Tutoring Program
07.2007 - 12.2007
Tutor
Chabot College Work-Study Program
06.2007 - 11.2007
Culinary Arts - Culinary
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Undergraduate For Liberal Arts - Liberal Arts
Chabot College
Diploma - General Studies
Hayward High School