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Brenda Mendoza

Brookfield,Illinois

Summary

Self-motivated and enthusiastic worker with vast experience in the educational and hospitality fields. I have promoted a successful work environment by being a strong leader, being willing to be open-minded, hardworking, and, most importantly, dependable. Motivated Teacher's Assistant with a deep passion for helping students excel by supporting teachers and enhancing classroom environments. Proficient in organizing supplies, cleaning rooms, and planning fun activities. Good tutoring, recordkeeping, and time management skills.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Family Manager

Stay-at-Home Parent
06.2023 - Current
  • Oversaw daily scheduling, budgeting, and care for two children, including one with autism and ADHD.
  • Coordinated educational activities, therapy appointments, and early childhood enrichment.
  • Developed strong problem-solving, emotional intelligence, and conflict-resolution skills.
  • Maintained household operations, including meal planning, organization, and time-sensitive decision-making.
  • Applied developmental knowledge from ongoing university coursework.

Teacher's Assistant

Mosaic Montessori Academy, llinois
River Forest, IL
09.2021 - 06.2023
  • Maintained clean environment by assisting children using the restroom and regulating sanitizing surfaces.
  • Created safe and nurturing childcare environment for up to 16 children ranging from 3 years old to 6 years old collaborating with two other caregivers.
  • Clearly communicate and coordinated with parents to understand each child's specific needs and desires.
  • Effectively interacted with toddlers education working towards specific age-appropriate milestones.
  • Administered meals and any medications specific to each child's dietary restrictions and/or plans including lactose intolerance, allergy medication, and nut intolerances.
  • Created fun and interactive environment planning activities that both entertained and stimulated children.
  • Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
  • Communicated with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors.
  • Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children.
  • Balanced schedules to promote optimal rest, play and educational periods.

Bartender

Sweetspot Tavern And Grill
North Riverside, IL
04.2016 - 01.2023
  • Warmly greeted new and returning customers and developed relationships resulting in customer loyalty.
  • Maintained and enforced strict and up-to-date cleanliness and social distancing policies regarding COVID-19 outbreak to ensure both employee safety and customer satisfaction.
  • Developed new signature cocktails to support bar marketing brand and increase profits.
  • Mastered POS (point of service) system to handle payments ranging from $500 to 2,000 per shift.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet all customer needs.
  • Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
  • Mixed and served both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for patrons by following standard recipes and procedures.
  • Checked identification of guests to verify age requirements for alcohol purchase.
  • Maintained knowledge of bar and menu options to prepare drinks and make food recommendations.
  • Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques.
  • Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication and handling intoxicated guests.
  • Completed regular bar inventories and daily requisition sheets.
  • Kept track of bar tabs and transferred open tabs to dining area for wait staff.

Bartender

Marlins
Lyons, IL
07.2020 - 12.2022

Daycare Assistant

Guidepost Montessori
Chicago, IL
05.2021 - 09.2021

Bartender

Off The Traxx
Berwyn, IL
03.2016 - 09.2021

Bartender

Moe's Cantina-Wrigley
Chicago, IL
07.2015 - 12.2016

Bartender

Big Hurt Brewhouse
Berwyn, IL
09.2014 - 11.2016

Education

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Morton College
Cicero, IL
05.2015

Skills

Computer: Progress Reports and Documentation, POS System, MS Office ( Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)

Skills: Product Marketing, Event Marketing, Creative and Analytical Skills, Project Management

Certification: CPR & First Aid Certification, Basset Certification, Food Handler Certification

Languages: English (Native), Spanish

Additional Information

Instagram-brebrendy

Linkedin-Brenda Mendoza

References

Matthew Madina: (630)677-9104

Darina Lompart:(630)677-6689

Francisco Buendia:(312)523-7498

Timeline

Family Manager

Stay-at-Home Parent
06.2023 - Current

Teacher's Assistant

Mosaic Montessori Academy, llinois
09.2021 - 06.2023

Daycare Assistant

Guidepost Montessori
05.2021 - 09.2021

Bartender

Marlins
07.2020 - 12.2022

Bartender

Sweetspot Tavern And Grill
04.2016 - 01.2023

Bartender

Off The Traxx
03.2016 - 09.2021

Bartender

Moe's Cantina-Wrigley
07.2015 - 12.2016

Bartender

Big Hurt Brewhouse
09.2014 - 11.2016

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education

Morton College

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