Ava Valesi
Santa Rosa,CA
Summary
Known to be a good leader and am always ready and willing to assist fellow employees with different job tasks. As well as handling various assignments. Good at multitasking and working quickly to meet challenging demands. Am hardworking and reliable with great personal skills. Offering excellent communication and good judgment as well as respect for peers. Do well in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges. Am excited to contribute to the teams success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Am motivated to learn, grow and experience new challenges in the future.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
After-School Care Provider
YMCA Daycare
Santa Rosa, CA
08.2024 - Current
- Provided homework assistance, resulting in better understanding of subject material and increased confidence in students.
- Created a clean, organized environment that encouraged learning by keeping materials accessible to students at all times.
- Ensured timely pick-up of children from their classrooms at dismissal time, maintaining punctuality across the program schedule.
- Provided emotional support when needed, helping students navigate through challenging personal issues while fostering resilience and coping skills development.
- Developed strong relationships with students and parents, creating a supportive and welcoming environment.
- Improved student behavior by implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for misconduct.
- Assisted with snack preparation, adhering to proper food handling guidelines for healthy meals during after-school hours.
- Managed emergency situations calmly, ensuring the well-being of all children in the program.
- Communicated effectively with parents about their child''s progress and concerns, fostering open dialogue between families and providers.
- Collaborated with teachers to identify students'' needs and adjust care plans accordingly, ensuring academic success.
Server
Sasha Maida
Monte Rio, CA
06.2024 - Current
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
- Maximized table turnover rate by efficiently managing reservations and seating arrangements.
- Increased sales with upselling techniques and thorough knowledge of menu items, specials, and promotions.
- Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of orders, resulting in satisfied customers.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
Restaurant Hostess
Ricardo Cattaneo
Santa Rosa, CA
08.2021 - 10.2023
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating and menu information.
- Supported servers, food runners and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions and informed of accurate wait times.
- Collected information from arriving customers to seat groups or place them on waitlist.
- Watched dining area staff to evaluate server loads and calculate accurate wait times.
- Prepared dining room for special upcoming functions by decorating and generating special group menus.
Athletic Coach
McKinley Yeager
Santa Rosa, CA
06.2022 - 02.2023
- Worked with young children teaching them different skills with sports
- Age ranged between 18 months to 8 years old
- Taught different games incorporating soccer skills, basketball skills, and baseball
- The program was a child development program where we continuously had the same classes playing the same games
- Teaching kids to share, communicate, and have fun
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline
Education
High School Diploma -
Santa Rosa High School
Santa Rosa, CA06-2024
Skills
- Leadership Skills
- Exercise and Outdoor Activities
- Safety Management
- Safety Awareness
- Following Directions
- Hardworking
- Creativity and Flexibility
- Positive attitude
Timeline
After-School Care Provider
YMCA Daycare
08.2024 - Current
Server
Sasha Maida
06.2024 - Current
Athletic Coach
McKinley Yeager
06.2022 - 02.2023
Restaurant Hostess
Ricardo Cattaneo
08.2021 - 10.2023
High School Diploma -
Santa Rosa High School