Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Bus Driver
Richland/Lexington School District 5
Columbia, SC
05.2024 - Current
Followed schedules and routes to maintain timely arrivals and departures.
Reported delays, accidents or other traffic and transportation situations to supervisor.
Complied with local traffic regulations and safety requirements for bus operation.
Followed all safety protocols when transporting students with special needs or disabilities.
Transported students to school in a timely manner while keeping assigned route schedule.
Teacher's Assistant
Lake Murray Child Development Center
Lexington, SC
10.2023 - 04.2024
Tutored and assisted children individually and in small groups to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
Prepared lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts.
Supported teachers by preparing materials, setting up equipment, and organizing supplies.
Implemented classroom rules and procedures to maintain discipline and order.
Supervised students during lunchtime, field trips, assemblies, and other activities.
Daycare Worker
Muv Fitness
Columbia, SC
07.2022 - 03.2023
Monitored children's play activities to ensure safety.
Maintained safe play environment.
Used positive reinforcement and behavior modeling to instill discipline in children.
Maintained organized and clean classroom and play areas.
Assisted children in development of social, communication and problem-solving skills.
Full-time Mother
At Home
Columbia, SC
11.2014 - 06.2021
Daycare
Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Monitored children during nap time, ensuring a quiet and restful environment.
Maintained safe play environment.
Prepared meals and cleanup, including serving food, setting tables, and washing dishes.
Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
Taught children how to complete basic crafts such as paintings, drawings and decorations.
Balanced schedules to promote optimal rest, play and educational periods.
Receptionist
JD Byrider
Jacksonville, FL
06.2014 - 11.2014
Greeted visitors entering establishment to determine nature and purpose of visit.
Scheduled and confirmed appointments, managing a complex calendar for multiple staff members.
Answered multi-line telephone with polite tone of voice to provide general information and answer inquiries.
Managed company database and ensured the accuracy of contact information.
Coordinated company events with venues and advised staff of pertinent details.
Maintained daily calendars, set appointments with clients and planned daily office events.
Parking Cashier
Central Parking
Virginia Beach, VA
05.2012 - 04.2014
Adhered strictly to company policy guidelines when dealing with customers.
Maintained work area and kept cash drawer organized.
Responded quickly to emergency situations by alerting management when necessary.
Performed opening and closing procedures including counting cash drawers and preparing deposits.
Created lost ticket form to replace missing ticket.
Counted cash in register drawer at beginning and end of each shift to report total.
Ensured the security of all cash in the register drawer at all times.
Monitored parking lot traffic and directed patrons to open spots as needed.
Sales Representative
International Marketing Association
Virginia Beach, VA
02.2011 - 02.2014
Provided every customer with comprehensive assistance upon entering store through merchandise selection and completion of purchases.
Listened to customer needs to identify and recommend best products and services.
Developed customized sales techniques to successfully sell and upsell services to new and existing clients.
Posed as models for advertising, artistic creation and display of goods.
Reviewed monthly performance against targets set by management team.
Server
Ruby Tuesday
Virginia Beach, VA
09.2011 - 05.2012
Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits.
Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies or special requests.
Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients, and preparation methods.
Assisted in training new servers.
Explained menu items, describing ingredients and cooking methods upon request.
Checked with customers to determine satisfaction with meals, promptly taking action to correct problems.
Maintained records of transactions made during shift as required by law or company policy.
Sales Associate
Party City
Norfolk, VA
09.2011 - 11.2011
Collected payments and provided accurate change.
Maintained records related to sales for store management.
Processed returns, exchanges, and refunds in accordance with company policies.
Received and displayed product shipments on store retail shelves upon delivery.
Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
Cashier
Wendys Restaurant
Virginia Beach, VA
09.2009 - 09.2010
Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
Trained and mentored new cashiers to maximize performance with skilled, efficient and knowledgeable team members.
Counted money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure amounts were correct.
Kept check-out areas clean, organized and well-stocked to maintain attractive store.
Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
Collected payments and provided accurate change.
Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
Cashier
Chic-Fil-A
Virginia Beach, VA
05.2007 - 04.2009
Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
Trained and mentored new cashiers to maximize performance with skilled, efficient and knowledgeable team members.
Counted money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure amounts were correct.
Kept check-out areas clean, organized and well-stocked to maintain attractive store.
Scanned merchandise using point-of-sale system for accurate purchase totals.
Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
Collected payments and provided accurate change.
Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
Preserved appearance of store by arranging and replenishing displays and merchandise racks.
Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.