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Maria Cantos

Ronkonkoma,NY

Summary

Dynamic professional with a proven track record in behavior monitoring and creative problem-solving, demonstrated at McDelights NY. Excelled in roles requiring reliability and a strong work ethic, achieving significant improvements in client satisfaction. Skilled in CPR and routine management, I bring a blend of hard and soft skills to foster safe and engaging environments.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Babysitter

Self-employeed
Chicago, IL
05.2020 - 01.2022
  • Organizing playdates with other children and providing supervision during outdoor activities.
  • Greeting parents upon arrival home from work and providing updates on the day's events.
  • Remaining alert at all times while caring for multiple children simultaneously.
  • Enforcing discipline when necessary but always doing so calmly and respectfully.
  • Using problem-solving skills to anticipate potential issues before they arise.
  • Instructing children in basic hygiene practices such as brushing teeth or washing hands.
  • Creating an atmosphere of fun that allows for occasional rule-bending within reason.
  • Teaching good manners by setting clear expectations for behavior in various settings.
  • Establishing trust through consistent communication with both parents and kids.
  • Monitoring sleep schedules and adjusting accordingly if needed.
  • Providing a safe environment for children to explore their curiosity and creativity.
  • Administering medication when needed according to parent instructions.
  • Maintaining a positive attitude while being patient and understanding with the children.
  • Tailoring activities based on the individual needs of each child under care.
  • Helping older children with homework assignments as directed by parents.
  • Assisting with meals, snacks, and bedtime routines for the children.
  • Engaging in age-appropriate activities like reading stories or playing games.
  • Developing creative ways to encourage learning through everyday experiences.
  • Organized various activities, games, crafts and outings to keep children entertained.
  • Read stories and played alphabet games to promote early literacy.
  • Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.

Party Coordinator

McDelights NY
Long Island, NY
02.2017 - 01.2020
  • Kept up-to-date on industry trends related to party planning so that we could remain competitive in the market place.
  • Oversaw all aspects of setup and teardown of parties to ensure everything was done in a timely manner.
  • Communicated regularly with clients before, during and after events to address any questions or concerns they may have had about our services.
  • Worked within tight deadlines while managing multiple tasks simultaneously in order to deliver quality results every time.
  • Managed staff members at events including servers, bartenders, DJs, security personnel. to make sure they were properly trained and performing tasks as required.
  • Provided guidance on menu selection, decorating ideas, music selection. to ensure the perfect atmosphere for each event.
  • Managed event budgets, ensuring all events were delivered within financial constraints.

NYS Certified Concrete Technician

MT Group
Long Island, NY
06.2009 - 06.2015
  • Troubleshot issues related to material properties or structural integrity that could affect the success of a project.
  • Provided technical support to engineers regarding material selection, product design specifications and project timelines.
  • Worked with suppliers to obtain optimal pricing on raw materials needed for production runs.
  • Identified inconsistencies in test results or materials used and reported them accordingly.
  • Recorded information related to material properties, production processes, environmental conditions. in logbooks or databases.
  • Collected soil samples from building sites for further testing and evaluation.
  • Performed field testing of concrete using slump, air content and compressive strength tests.
  • Conducted laboratory tests on concrete samples to ensure compliance with ASTM standards.
  • Monitored construction sites to ensure quality control of concrete mixtures.
  • Trained new technicians on proper use of lab equipment, safety regulations and other relevant topics.
  • Facilitated communication between contractors, inspectors and other stakeholders involved in projects involving concrete usage.
  • Ensured safety protocols were followed during all testing activities.
  • Assisted in developing strategies for increasing efficiency while maintaining high levels of quality assurance.
  • Adhered to standard operating procedures when performing laboratory work.
  • Upheld requirements for safe operations and reporting of incidents.
  • Prepared concrete by hand mixing sand and cement.
  • Used numerous types of power tools and other equipment daily.
  • Maintained safety of work areas by adhering to strict regulations.
  • Removed debris and waste to clean site after completing work.
  • Built forms to specific dimensions to shape wet concrete.

Education

Associate of Science - Addiction Counseling

Suffolk County Community College
Brentwood, NY
05-2025

GED -

JobCorp
Joliet, IL
04-2015

Skills

  • Park supervision
  • Behavior monitoring
  • Overnight care
  • Routine management
  • Strong work ethic
  • CPR certified
  • Patience and empathy
  • Managing routines
  • Calm demeanor
  • Exercise and outdoor activities
  • Reliability
  • Dependability
  • Positive and professional
  • Creative problem solving
  • Discipline
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Professionalism and discretion

Accomplishments

PTK Honor student

Timeline

Babysitter

Self-employeed
05.2020 - 01.2022

Party Coordinator

McDelights NY
02.2017 - 01.2020

NYS Certified Concrete Technician

MT Group
06.2009 - 06.2015

Associate of Science - Addiction Counseling

Suffolk County Community College

GED -

JobCorp

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