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Diamond Smith

Columbia,SC

Summary

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.

Education

High School Diploma -

Green Run High School
Virginia Beach, VA
06-2009

Skills

  • Vehicle operation
  • Route navigation
  • Safety compliance
  • Emergency response
  • Child supervision
  • Communication skills
  • Time management
  • Customer service
  • Conflict resolution

Certification

  • CDL Class B
  • CPR Certification
  • Passenger Endorsment

Timeline

School Bus Driver

Richland/Lexington School District 5
05.2024 - Current

Teacher's Assistant

Lake Murray Child Development Center
10.2023 - 04.2024

Daycare Worker

Muv Fitness
07.2022 - 03.2023

Full-time Mother

At Home
11.2014 - 06.2021

Receptionist

JD Byrider
06.2014 - 11.2014

Parking Cashier

Central Parking
05.2012 - 04.2014

Server

Ruby Tuesday
09.2011 - 05.2012

Sales Associate

Party City
09.2011 - 11.2011

Sales Representative

International Marketing Association
02.2011 - 02.2014

Cashier

Wendys Restaurant
09.2009 - 09.2010

Cashier

Chic-Fil-A
05.2007 - 04.2009

High School Diploma -

Green Run High School
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