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Autumn Lindahl
Play Specialist
Noblesville,IN
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Summary
Dedicated Play Specialist with a strong work ethic, adept at fostering engaging environments for children. Known for exceptional adaptability and effective communication, ensuring safety and enjoyment during activities.
Kind and considerate Babysitter with great recommendations earned by providing individualized care. Led exciting and safe activities while setting examples for appropriate social behavior. Talked with children about personal interests to build relationships and trust.
Experienced with fast-paced food preparation and customer service. Utilizes strong multitasking abilities to maintain efficiency and quality. Track record of effective communication and teamwork in dynamic environments.
Proactive and caring worker with 3 years of experience combined with communication strengths and good observational skills. Skillfully handles day-to-day activities while looking for opportunities to make a difference.
Overview
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Carter's Play PlaceWestfield, IN
Play Specialist
11.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Worked in customer service with a positive and helpful attitude
- Oversaw kids' playtime and helped kids have fun by running the zipline, dressing up in costume for birthday parties, and playing games.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Cleaned and closed the business regularly
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Enhanced child safety by implementing comprehensive supervision policies and procedures.
- Maintained a clean and hygienic environment through daily inspections and regular deep cleaning schedules.
- Provided a nurturing environment for children, fostering emotional growth and development.
- Supervised children's activities, ensuring safety and engagement throughout playtime.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
- Fostered safe and nurturing environment, closely monitoring children's activities.
- Learned compassionate and open minded interaction with children who with differing physical and cognitive abilities, tailoring services and interaction in a way that facilitates inclusion.
Neighbors, Employers, RelativesNoblesville, IN
In-Home Babysitter
01.2021 - 08.2025
Job overview
- Supervised children in daily activities to ensure safety and engagement.
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate.
- Maintained a clean and organized play area, promoting health and safety standards.
- Adapted caregiving strategies to accommodate individual child preferences and developmental stages.
- Established routines that enhanced children's daily schedules for better behavior management.
- Demonstrated responsibility by adhering to family-specific rules, expectations, and protocols while caring for the children.
- Reviewed and followed parent directions for children's care.
- Increased family satisfaction by building strong relationships with both children and parents based on trust and communication.
- Promoted healthy habits among children through the preparation of nutritious meals and snacks.
- Supported children''s emotional well-being through active listening, empathy, and gentle guidance during difficult situations.
- Ensured children''s physical health through outdoor activities, sports participation, and supervised playtime that promoted exercise.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Planned fun outings and educational activities to keep children entertained.
- Engaged with children by playing games, being present, and working through their emotions with them and their siblings.
- Provided safe transportation to kids when taking them to do activities.
Wisdom Builders Co-opCarmel, IN
Assistant Cleaning Manager
09.2022 - 05.2024
Job overview
- Managed tear-down and cleaning of the co-op school building once a week.
- Oversaw cleaning operations, ensuring adherence to safety and sanitation protocols.
- Trained and mentored new staff on cleaning techniques.
- Implemented efficient scheduling processes to optimize labor resources and productivity.
- Increased team efficiency through regular communication of expectations, goals, and progress updates to staff members.
- Streamlined operations by coordinating schedules, delegating tasks, and monitoring staff performance for optimal productivity.
- Demonstrated cleaning techniques and requirements for the school building once a week, overseeing their completion and double checking everything at the end of the shift
- Flexible, hopping in to help with whatever cleaning and tear-down assignments needed work and being willing to jump in and work wherever needed.
- Experience working with and instructing all ages, from children to peers to older adults.
Wisdom Builder's Co-opCarmel, IN
Preschool and Middle School Teacher's Aide
09.2022 - 05.2024
Job overview
- Implemented differentiated instruction techniques to meet diverse learning needs of students.
- Fostered a positive classroom environment that encouraged student participation and collaboration.
- Provided one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Kept classroom organized, clean and safe for students and visitors.
- Identified signs of emotional or developmental problems in students.
- Aided the teacher in keeping the classroom calm and organized, leading activities, lunchtime, and reading time when the teacher was otherwise occupied.
- Created an environment of playfulness and kindness by engaging with the kids in play and modeling/explaining proper behavior and manners towards each other.
FloorStory Installation Noblesville, IN
Assistant Carpet/Hardwood Floor Installer
01.2020 - 12.2023
Job overview
- Helped install hardwood flooring and carpet using precision tools and techniques to ensure quality finishes.
- Learned to use equipment such as table saws, jigsaws, carpet knives, and staple guns safely.
- Learned techniques for laying hardwood, carpet, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment through constant pick-up and evaluation.
- Learned to be a hard worker physically.
- Engaged with customers in their households with respect and kindness.
Chick Fil A Noblesville, IN
Fast Food Crew Member
06.2021 - 03.2023
Job overview
- Provided exceptional customer service in fast-paced environment, ensuring satisfaction and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline order preparation processes, enhancing speed and accuracy.
- Trained new crew members on operational procedures and customer interaction techniques.
- Managed inventory levels, restocking supplies to maintain optimal operation flow during peak hours.
- Handled cash transactions accurately, ensuring accountability and minimizing discrepancies at point of sale.
- Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
- Demonstrated exceptional multitasking abilities while managing multiple orders during busy shifts without compromising quality or service standards, often while preparing drinks and helping drive-thru at the same time.
- Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
- Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily goals, maintaining excellent communication and teamwork.
- Maintained restaurant cleanliness through regular cleaning duties such as sweeping, mopping, and wiping down surfaces.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly service during peak hours.
- Greeted customers promptly and took orders to keep flow of traffic moving.
- Reduced customer wait times by quickly operating customer window and sales register.
MOPS Organization Carmel, IN
Program Babysitter
09.2019 - 05.2021
Job overview
- Supervised children during activities, ensuring safety and engagement.
- Addressed behavioral challenges using positive reinforcement techniques.
- Improved child safety by vigilantly monitoring play areas and consistently enforcing rules.
- Encouraged positive behavior and manners through example and gentle guidance.
- Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
- Adhered to the given schedule of snack times, chapel time, educational activities, and free play time.
Education
Taylor University Upland, IN
Bachelor of Arts from Music Composition
05.2028
University Overview
- Part of the Honor's Guild at Taylor University
- Minor in Honor's Global Studies
- Minor in Orphans and Vulnerable Children, where I have learned about ACE science, working with foster care and adoption systems, kids in all areas of vulnerability (disability, refugees, sexual abuse survivors, low-income communities, community and institutional violence, trafficking, etc.), child development and social science, etc.
Wisdom Builder's Co-opCarmel, IN
High School Diploma
05.2023
University Overview
- Graduated with a 3.98 GPA
Skills
- Customer relations
- Expert problem solving
- Analytical thinking
- Flexibility
- Patience and empathy (especially with kids)
- Fast and efficient service worker
- Strong work ethic
- Time management
- Dedicated to people over progress or profit
- Creative, unique thinker
- Adaptability and resilience
- Childcare
Accomplishments
- Has experience relating to and working with kids who have varying cognitive disabilities.
- Has experience with close loved ones who have endured varying kinds of abuse and worked to understand the situations and facilitate help as much as possible.
- Awarded $25,000 in scholarships from Taylor University because of scholastic accomplishment and music composition accomplishment
- Scored 1250 on the SAT
Languages
French
Limited Working
Interests
- Avid gym-goer, dedicated to physical health and physically strong.
- Baked and sold cheesecakes and decorated cakes in middle school and high school, still interested in cooking
- Mindfulness Practices
- Very passionate about social justice, advocacy for those who don't have a voice, and staying up to date with current events.
- Has attended protests, held prayer meetings, and encouraged conversations regarding social justice and important political matters.
- Loves dancing, writing music, playing piano, and is in the process of writing a musical
- Embracing outdoor adventures such as rollerblading and doing work outdoors as much as possible
- Enjoys being a part of musicals.
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Timeline
Play Specialist
Carter's Play Place
11.2023 - Current
Assistant Cleaning Manager
Wisdom Builders Co-op
09.2022 - 05.2024
Preschool and Middle School Teacher's Aide
Wisdom Builder's Co-op
09.2022 - 05.2024
Fast Food Crew Member
Chick Fil A
06.2021 - 03.2023
In-Home Babysitter
Neighbors, Employers, Relatives
01.2021 - 08.2025
Assistant Carpet/Hardwood Floor Installer
FloorStory Installation
01.2020 - 12.2023
Program Babysitter
MOPS Organization
09.2019 - 05.2021
Taylor University
Bachelor of Arts from Music Composition
Wisdom Builder's Co-op
High School Diploma