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Work History
Education
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Receptionist

Celah Smith

Bentonville ,AR

Summary

Strong leader and problem-solver with independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Detail-oriented with experience managing front desk operations. Committed to providing personalized service and quality care.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Nanny

Socia Properties LLC
10.2021 - Current
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
  • Traveled with families to care for children, allowing parents to share private time while giving children fun adventures in diverse environments.
  • Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.

Lead Preschool Teacher

SOCO Church
03.2018 - 11.2022
  • Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
  • Supervised children during in-classroom activities and on playground.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Submitted weekly lesson plans with pre-class materials prepared.
  • Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
  • Maintained tidy and clean classroom consistent with safety and health standards.

Coffee Barista

7Brew Coffee
11.2020 - 09.2021
  • Brewed and served coffee, tea and other non-alcoholic drinks according to company standards.
  • Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of customer-facing work areas to meet governmental and organizational safety and health guidelines.
  • Handled OLTP systems, payment processing, cash change and issuing of receipt.
  • Kept product inventory stocked during times of customer congestion and high demand.
  • Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
  • Elevated customer loyalty by using strong communication abilities to resolve customer problems.
  • Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
  • Constantly expanded personal knowledge of coffee styles and varieties.

Team Leader/Manager

Chick-fil-A
08.2018 - 11.2020
  • Stayed calm, collected and logical during stressful moments to identify and implement optimal solutions.
  • Managed inventory control, cash control, and store opening and closing procedures.
  • Processed payments for credit and debit cards and returned proper change for cash transactions.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Interviewed, hired and trained staff associates and equipped to comply with company policies and procedures.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Resolved customer service issues by finding immediate solutions, increasing customer confidence and decreasing escalations to executive office.
  • Raised performance in areas of sales, management and operations by identifying and targeting areas in need of improvement.

After School Teacher

Boys and Girls Club
08.2017 - 01.2018
  • Observed and monitored children's play activities to promote a healthy, safe environment.
  • Organized and stored toys and classroom materials to maintain order in activity areas.
  • Redirected inappropriate student behavior and implemented program discipline system to guide proper student behavior.
  • Performed general housekeeping duties by washing tables and chairs, putting away chairs and properly placing toys in cubbies.

Front Desk Receptionist

The Hott Spott Tanning Salon
08.2016 - 11.2016
  • Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
  • Answered multi-line phone system to respond to inquiries and transfer calls to correct departments and personnel.
  • Resolved customer issues quickly and notified supervisor immediately when problems escalated.
  • Maintained files and records by implementing effective filing systems that boosted efficiency and organization.
  • Transcribed phone messages and relayed to appropriate personnel.
  • Used internal software to process reservations, check-ins and check-outs.
  • Monitored office supplies by checking inventory and placing orders.

Education

No Degree - Nursing

John Brown University
Siloam Springs, AR

No Degree - General Studies

Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College
Miami, OK

High School Diploma -

Homeschooled
12.2016

Skills

  • Customer and Client Relations
  • Check-In Management
  • Multi-Line Telephone Systems
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Logging Messages
  • Cleaning and Sanitizing
  • Credit and Cash Transactions

Timeline

Private Nanny

Socia Properties LLC
10.2021 - Current

Coffee Barista

7Brew Coffee
11.2020 - 09.2021

Team Leader/Manager

Chick-fil-A
08.2018 - 11.2020

Lead Preschool Teacher

SOCO Church
03.2018 - 11.2022

After School Teacher

Boys and Girls Club
08.2017 - 01.2018

Front Desk Receptionist

The Hott Spott Tanning Salon
08.2016 - 11.2016

No Degree - Nursing

John Brown University

No Degree - General Studies

Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College

High School Diploma -

Homeschooled
Celah Smith