Ashley Vandersee
Phoenix,Arizona
Summary
Motivated individual with excellent communication skills and a warm, approachable demeanor. Outgoing and adaptable professional with a background in childcare, passionate about building connections with children and learning new skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Community School Intern
Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center
08.2025 - Current
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Learned to provided one-on-one support to clients with autism spectrum disorders, addressing unique behavioral needs.
Hostess
The Porch
07.2025 - Current
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, balancing responsibilities such as answering phone calls, greeting guests, and updating reservation logs simultaneously.
- Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
- Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
Childcare Provider
BAMBINO
08.2022 - Current
- Organized activities such as games, arts and crafts, music, outdoor play.
- Performed housekeeping duties, such as laundry, cleaning, dish washing, and changing of linens.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while responding quickly to changing needs of the children.
- Assisted in preparing food and serving meals and refreshments to children.
- Communicated with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors, and related issues.
Retail Sales Associate
SWINDLERS
08.2024 - 05.2025
- Gained experience in customer service, resolving customer complaints and inquiries with a positive attitude.
- Greeted customers and engaged in conversation to assess needs.
- Provided friendly and knowledgeable assistance to customers on the sales floor.
- Performed daily opening and closing procedures such as counting money in the cash drawer and setting up the store for business.
- Utilized problem solving techniques for difficult transactions or returns.
Youth Gymnastics Coach
IMPACT GYMNASTICS
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Maintained accurate records of student progress including attendance, skill level advancement, and other areas of improvement.
- Organized and led practice and training sessions to ensure athletes were prepared for competitions.
- Adapted coaching style according to the age group being taught; adjusted instructions as needed for younger or more advanced students.
Education
QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper -
University of Arizona
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Psychology
University of Arizona
05.2025
Skills
- Patience and Empathy
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Quick learner
- Strong work ethic
- Reliability and punctuality
- Problem-solving
- Friendly and Approachable
- Interpersonal and social skills
Awards
Graduated Magna Cum Laude, Dean's List - Full Time
Timeline
Community School Intern
Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center
08.2025 - Current
Hostess
The Porch
07.2025 - Current
Retail Sales Associate
SWINDLERS
08.2024 - 05.2025
Childcare Provider
BAMBINO
08.2022 - Current
Youth Gymnastics Coach
IMPACT GYMNASTICS
08.2020 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Psychology
University of Arizona
QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper -
University of Arizona
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