Celia Pieper
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Motivated student eager to apply classroom knowledge to real-world experiences, with a strong willingness to learn and contribute. Effective communicator with a collaborative mindset, ready to bring fresh perspectives and a strong work ethic to any team.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Delivery Service Driver
Ursa Logistics
Birmingham, AL
05.2024 - Current
- Communicated with dispatch team regarding any delays or issues encountered on route.
- Organized cargo inside trucks according to size and weight limitations.
- Responded promptly and courteously to customer inquiries or complaints.
- Verified accuracy of orders prior to delivery.
- Utilized navigation systems to locate addresses for deliveries.
- Recorded data such as mileage, fuel consumption, hours worked into logbook.
- Conducted pre-trip vehicle inspections before leaving the warehouse facility.
- Maintained vehicle in good working condition.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on the vehicle such as checking oil levels, tire pressure.
- Monitored traffic conditions and adjusted routes as needed to ensure timely deliveries.
- Ensured timely delivery of goods to customers.
- Reported any accidents, incidents, or damages during delivery runs immediately to management team.
- Inspected loaded vehicles for conformance to company standards.
- Loaded and unloaded goods from vehicles.
- Stored items safely in a secure location after completion of each delivery run.
- Adhered strictly to company policies and procedures regarding safe driving practices.
- Provided customer service by answering questions related to deliveries.
- Followed all safety regulations while driving and loading and unloading items.
- Notified customers of delays to decrease calls to support.
- Loaded trucks and safely secured merchandise to prevent damage during transportation.
- Obeyed traffic laws and follow established traffic and transportation procedures.
- Handled merchandise in accordance with product handling standards.
- Transported and safely delivered items to prevent damage or loss.
- Inspected vehicles' condition, supplies and equipment before and after trips
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
Heritage Preschool
Homewood, AL
12.2023 - 05.2024
- Encouraged social interactions between children through cooperative play activities.
- Maintained a clean and orderly classroom environment throughout the day.
- Communicated regularly with families via phone calls, emails or other methods regarding student performance.
- Collaborated closely with lead teachers on planning and implementing curriculum objectives.
- Provided support for individual students who needed extra help with their work.
- Worked one-on-one with students to reinforce concepts taught by the teacher.
- Read stories aloud to groups of children while engaging them in discussion about characters, plotlines.
- Helped to implement positive behavior management strategies in the classroom.
- Assisted preschool teachers with classroom activities, such as arts and crafts projects, storytelling time, and outdoor play.
- Greeted parents and students at the start of each day and assisted them in getting settled into the classroom environment.
- Assisted in preparing materials for lessons and activities according to lesson plans provided by the teacher.
- Kept accurate records of attendance, daily notes on student progress and behavior.
- Assisted preschoolers with personal care needs.
- Supervised children during lunchtime and snack time.
- Observed student behavior in order to identify any potential issues or concerns.
- Monitored playground activities outdoors to ensure safety of all participants.
- Arranged classroom furniture and learning materials to keep areas neat.
- Created and assembled classroom displays and decorations.
- Instructed and assisted students during craft activities.
- Maintained and cleaned nap mats by making minor repairs and wiping down.
- Supported lead teacher with daily classroom activities.
- Supervised students outside classroom during recess, lunch and breaks.
- Assisted with or led story time by reading books to children.
- Organized student items by labeling and documenting collection.
- Monitored students to observe behavior, enforce rules and maintain safety.
- Maintained clean, well-kept classroom to encourage children to create, explore and play with confidence.
- Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals, and naps.
- Assisted with implementation of approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedule.
- Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and brought up problems to parents.
Assistant Manager
Destination Maternity Corp
Buffalo, NY
01.2008 - 02.2011
- Conducted regular performance reviews for employees to identify areas of improvement.
- Organized training sessions for new hires to familiarize them with the workplace environment.
- Monitored employee attendance records, timekeeping, and payroll information.
- Assisted in the development of operational strategies to ensure efficient and productive operations.
- Provided guidance and support to junior staff members on daily tasks, projects, and objectives.
- Managed customer service inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
- Developed a system for tracking inventory and ordering supplies as needed.
- Resolved conflicts between team members in an effective manner.
- Maintained accurate records of sales transactions using point-of-sale systems.
- Communicated regularly with customers to gain insights into their needs.
- Collaborated with management on developing strategic plans for achieving business goals.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of company products and services.
- Created reports on sales trends, inventory levels, and financial data.
- Supervised daily operations including scheduling shifts, assigning duties.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
- Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Evaluated individual and team business performance and identified opportunities for improvement.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
- Analyzed business performance data and forecasted business results for upper management.
- Organized team activities to build camaraderie and foster pleasant workplace culture.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
Education
Associate of Arts - Commercial Photography
Hallmark Institute of Photography
Turners Falls, MA06-2008
Certified Minister - Ministry
Cultivate University
Dallas, TXSkills
- Records Management
- Performance Evaluations
- Motivational Techniques
- Scheduling Coordination
- Business Development
- Operations Oversight
- Strong Work Ethic and Dependable
- Age-Appropriate Activities
- Curriculum Planning
- Positive Reinforcement
- Lesson preparation
- Supervising Classroom Activities
- Excellent Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Organizational Skills
- Time Management
- Professionalism
- Analytical Thinking
- Team Collaboration
- Decision-Making
- Problem-solving abilities
- Motivating and Inspiring Students
- Professional Demeanor
- Reliability
Timeline
Delivery Service Driver
Ursa Logistics
05.2024 - Current
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
Heritage Preschool
12.2023 - 05.2024
Assistant Manager
Destination Maternity Corp
01.2008 - 02.2011
Associate of Arts - Commercial Photography
Hallmark Institute of Photography
Certified Minister - Ministry
Cultivate University
References
References available upon request.
References
References available upon request.
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