Christina Bennett
Sheridan,MI
Summary
Experienced in child care certifications, retail corporations, manufacturing industry supervision, and running a successful daycare. Accomplished in various professional settings. Committed wife and mother of three. Provided care for father-in-law during his time in hospice.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Teacher Assistant
Weavers Nature Based Child Care
11.2024 - Current
- Maintained CPR certification and compliance with safety protocols, including fingerprinting, to ensure a secure and prepared classroom environment.
Daycare Volunteer
Barbies Daycare
08.2022 - 10.2025
- Monitored child behavior, addressing conflicts and promoting positive interactions among peers.
- Assisted with naptime routines, ensuring that children had a comfortable space to rest and recharge for the remainder of the day.
- Encouraged outdoor playtime, promoting physical activity and overall health through structured games and free exploration time.
- Supported daycare staff in maintaining a clean, organized, and safe environment for children''s daily activities.
Quality Control Inspector
Dicastal
04.2021 - 07.2022
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Improved product quality by conducting thorough inspections and identifying defects in a timely manner.
UT/ Welder
Ventra
10.2018 - 04.2021
- At Ventra, I worked on a assembly line my first year
- During this time I was a back up UT which is a team lead position
- My second year, I was transferred to the paint plant
- At the paint plant I was part of load and unload
- They felt I was a efficient and successful employee so they moved me to welding
- As a welding associate I was responsible for running the robotic welder
- I was also trained to mig weld products that had imperfections and bad welds
- I was utilized as trusted as a support associate to help give breaks and fulfill orders when they were behind
BUSINESS EVALUATION COORDINATOR
Encore, Big Orange, and Premium
09.2011 - 09.2018
- I Work for Encore, Big Orange, and Premium through retailers and charity organizations
- I pick my own days and hours which allows for a steady job
- I worked downtown Grand Rapids for Mobile Learning Adventure/One World One Sky
- Explaining game directions to a child and their parents, giving them a chance to interact and bond
- I put displays up in stores for Walmart, Target, Meijers and US post offices
- At the US Post offices's I helped stock, maintain and organize their ready post display, seasonal corrugate displays and EPS display
- I also fill out Spot Audit Scan Sheets to bring it to the managers attention they are out of stock in something which allows customers to leave stress free and hassle free
- In retail stores I offer food samples, Stock shelves, put displays up, fix a display, replace broken displays, organize shelves and stock the shipment they received through premium
- I have opportunities to work at all types of retail establishments which has been a great experience
- Meeting new people and establishing trust and relationships with them is also fun
MICHAELS ARTS AND CRAFT STORE
08.2009 - 03.2010
- This was a fun seasonal job where I cleaned restrooms, stocked shelves, and put up shelves
- I held a birthday party for kids and worked on a project with them
- Putting returns back in my department, keeping shelves clean, inventory recovery, and front facing
- We also counted drawers to see if daily sales and actual cash/credit card receipts matched at the end of day
FUN IN THE SUN Daycare
12.2006 - 01.2008
- I ran my own Daycare Business at home until we moved
- I would schedule interviews with families and ask them to bring their children to the interview
- This allowed me to observe the children as they observe my home and see if it is a good fit
- I cooked breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Changed their diapers, and their clothes when accidents occurred
- Organized my tax write-offs, Washed, rinsed and sanitized all the toys everyday after the children were picked up
- Followed state guidelines for all activities including monthly tornado drills
Cashier and Customer Service
Lowe's
12.2004 - 12.2005
- I worked as a cashier and returns associate
- I always had department managers requesting to my manager that I help them in their departments
- I trained new associates on registers and on the guidelines for returns
- Looking up items with no barcode on it helped me to remember a large number of items in the store
- Refund and Rebills were also part of my daily routine
Meijers
07.2004 - 11.2004
- I memorized codes for meats and salads so I could help expedite the customers order
- I mopped, cleaned and sanitized all areas in the deli
- I had to clean the deli sit down area for customers so they had a clean place to eat
- In addition, I stocked the napkins, straws and other condiments
- I helped with customers when they complained to resolve the issues
Wendy's
01.2002 - 07.2004
- I worked back and front register while I was doing dishes
- This taught me how to pay attention to details
- I was always polite and patient with the customers for they are the reason I had a job
- I also was efficient at getting the customers food
- Sanitation was a major part of my daily routine at Wendy's
- Opening in the mornings consisted of food prep and taking orders
- I used Foundation Skills; Sanitation, safety, kitchen procedures, knife skills, and Equipment Operation
Education
General Education - General Studies
Rockford High School
4100 Kroes St NE Rockford, MI 4934106.2003
Skills
- Small group facilitation
- Verbal communication
- Parent-teacher communication
- Classroom safety
- Child development
- Instructional materials preparation
- Special education support
- Mathematics support
- First aid and CPR
- Friendly and outgoing
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Computer skills
- Classroom management
- Calm and patient demeanor
- Collaborative teamwork
- CPR and first aid
Accomplishments
CPR certification
Childcare 2024 and 2025 test testing
welding apprentice
Certification
CPR certification
Timeline
Certified Teacher Assistant
Weavers Nature Based Child Care
11.2024 - Current
Daycare Volunteer
Barbies Daycare
08.2022 - 10.2025
Quality Control Inspector
Dicastal
04.2021 - 07.2022
UT/ Welder
Ventra
10.2018 - 04.2021
BUSINESS EVALUATION COORDINATOR
Encore, Big Orange, and Premium
09.2011 - 09.2018
MICHAELS ARTS AND CRAFT STORE
08.2009 - 03.2010
FUN IN THE SUN Daycare
12.2006 - 01.2008
Cashier and Customer Service
Lowe's
12.2004 - 12.2005
Meijers
07.2004 - 11.2004
Wendy's
01.2002 - 07.2004
General Education - General Studies
Rockford High School
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