Brittney Smith
Coolidge,AZ
Summary
Astute business owner with extensive experience in operations management, competitive analysis, and financial management. Achieved success through growth and innovation, leveraging new trends and technologies to enhance business initiatives and achieve sales objectives. Results-oriented achiever with a proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance. Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor while expertly completing assigned tasks with a focus on quality. Dependable and quick-learning team player with effective communication and organization skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Pastor
Kingdom in the Valley Church
Phoenix, AZ
08.2023 - Current
- Built lasting relationships with youth and parents or guardians.
- Collaborated with church leadership to develop strategies for growing the congregation's youth ministry program.
- Utilized various teaching techniques to effectively communicate biblical truths to young people in an engaging and relevant manner.
- Revitalized youth ministry by developing engaging programs and activities focused on spiritual growth.
- Created an inclusive atmosphere that welcomed individuals from diverse backgrounds.
- Led programs such as worship, study, fellowship, and service opportunities.
- Organized successful groups and outings that provided opportunities for spiritual reflection, personal growth, and fellowship among peers.
Hair Salon Owner /Stylist
Be Beautiful by Brittney
Coolidge, AZ
07.2019 - Current
- Maintained a clean, safe, and welcoming salon environment for clients and staff members.
- Developed a loyal clientele with exceptional communication skills and attention to detail.
- Resolved customer complaints effectively by demonstrating empathy, understanding their concerns, and finding suitable solutions that ensure satisfaction on both ends.
- Upheld 24-hour response time to service requests.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, leading to increased repeat business and referrals.
- Provided excellent customer service by attentively listening to client needs and addressing concerns promptly.
- Kept work areas, tools, and equipment clean and properly sanitized to minimize disease transfer and health risk of shared environment.
Paraprofessional
Imagine Schools
Coolidge, AZ
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Communicate regularly with teachers as to student's needs and progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Enhanced classroom efficiency through organizing instructional materials, managing daily schedules, and preparing resources for lessons as needed.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
- Assisted in the collection and analysis of data on student performance, contributing to ongoing progress monitoring efforts.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Administered tests and assessments to evaluate student progress and performance.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and staff, enhancing school community.
Health Aide/ Front Office Staff
Imagine Coolidge Elementary School
Coolidge, AZ
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Provide nursing care and physical screening to students; assess students and implement first aid measures for students as needed
- Establish and update health and immunization records
- Administer daily medications and nursing care procedures prescribed by the student's physician.
- Conducted vision and hearing screenings for early identification of potential issues affecting student success.
- Collaborated with teachers, administrators, and parents to address any health concerns affecting student learning and wellbeing.
- Provided first aid assistance during emergencies and accidents on campus, following established protocols for injury management.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies and equipment within the school's health office.
- Ensured timely communication with parents regarding their child's medical needs or changes in their condition while under school care.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date student health records, adhering to confidentiality regulations.
- Reduced wait times for callers, promptly answering phone lines and directing calls as needed.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Maintained a high level of professionalism while handling sensitive customer information, ensuring privacy and confidentiality.
- Assisted in maintaining accurate student records by updating the database system regularly.
- Supported front-office operations during peak times through cross-training in various administrative functions.
- Improved school security by diligently monitoring visitor access and implementing sign-in procedures.
Teacher's Assistant
Pinal Gila Community Services (Coolidge Head start)
Coolidge, AZ
12.2016 - 05.2017
- Directly supervise and assist children in performing daily activities in the Head Start Center
- Actively participate in classroom operations by creating developmentally appropriate lesson plans
- Encourage parents to participate and volunteer in classroom and other Head Start activities
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Reviewed lesson material with students individually or in small groups.
- Assisted lead teachers with lesson plan creation and materials development .
- Maintained safe and organized classroom environment, enabling efficient learning.
Correctional Officer
Correction Corporation of America
Florence, AZ
09.2011 - 12.2016
- Monitored Detainees in housing, work and recreational activities, according to company policies and procedures
- Arranged daily schedules and activities for detainees
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Maintained accurate records of inmate incidents or infractions using electronic databases or written logs as required.
- Assisted medical staff in distributing medications to inmates efficiently while securely handling sensitive materials.
Café Associate
Sam's Club
South Gate, CA
01.2010 - 08.2011
- Produced food and drink products adhering to company quality and quantity standards.
- Provide friendly customer service
- Maintained clean and presentable cafe by wiping, sanitizing, and replenishing supplies frequently to support workflow efficiency and employee job tasks.
- Exceeded customer expectations by providing welcoming environment and prompt and friendly service to people of diverse backgrounds.
- Checked proper temperature of food to maintain food safety standards and reduce illness.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Displayed calm and friendly demeanor when addressing and resolving customer issues and complaints.
- Ensured seamless shift transitions by effectively communicating pertinent information between team members during handovers.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss ideas for improving productivity levels within the workplace environment.
Sales Floor Associate
Target
Inglewood, CA
01.2007 - 01.2010
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
- Interacted with a diverse customer population
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Maintained a clean and organized sales floor, ensuring an efficient shopping experience for customers.
- Assisted in inventory management, conducting regular counts and restocking merchandise as needed.
- Utilized strong time management skills to balance multiple responsibilities, including assisting customers, managing inventory, and maintaining store cleanliness.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with both customers and colleagues, fostering a positive work environment.
- Developed strong product knowledge to address customer inquiries accurately and efficiently.
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Handled cash transactions accurately, ensuring proper change was given and maintaining balanced registers at the end of each shift.
Education
High School Diploma -
King/ Drew Magnet High School of Medicine & Science
Los Angeles, CA06.2007
Skills
- Friendly and approachable
- Adapts well to new jobs and tasks
- Cooperative and enthusiastic
- Experience in handling confidential paperwork
- Ability to accurately handle challenging situations
- Ability to work great under pressure
- Appointment Scheduling
- Business Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
- Effective Multitasking
- Active Listening
- Administrative tasks
- Social media experience
- Critical Thinking
- Organizational Skills
- Conflict Resolution
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Volunteer Experience
- Kingdom in the Valley church, Phoenix, Arizona 08/23-Present, Youth Leader
- New Destiny Christian Center, Coolidge, AZ, 05/2012-08/2022, Youth leader , Interacts with youth in fun and educational activities., Provides children with learning and life skills.
- Creative Stop Daycare, Compton, CA, 07/2010, 03/2011, Interacted with kids with fun and educational activities., Provided children with learning skills.
- Martin Luther King Hospital, Los Angeles, CA, 2006, Accurately performed charting, blood pressure and glucose screenings., Shadowed physicians during examinations.
- Charles Drew Elementary and Carver Elementary, Los Angeles, CA, 2004-2005, Provided tutoring., Interacted with kids with fun and educational activities.
- W.L.C.A.C. (Non-Profit), Los Angeles, CA, 1999-2005, Administrative work, Working with youth, Event set up.
Certification
CPR, First Aid and AED certified
Timeline
Youth Pastor
Kingdom in the Valley Church
08.2023 - Current
Hair Salon Owner /Stylist
Be Beautiful by Brittney
07.2019 - Current
Paraprofessional
Imagine Schools
07.2018 - 07.2019
Health Aide/ Front Office Staff
Imagine Coolidge Elementary School
07.2017 - 07.2018
Teacher's Assistant
Pinal Gila Community Services (Coolidge Head start)
12.2016 - 05.2017
Correctional Officer
Correction Corporation of America
09.2011 - 12.2016
Café Associate
Sam's Club
01.2010 - 08.2011
Sales Floor Associate
Target
01.2007 - 01.2010
High School Diploma -
King/ Drew Magnet High School of Medicine & Science