Claudia Cruse
Mahomet,IL
Summary
Enthusiastic and dedicated individual seeking a future career as a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP). Passionate about working with children and fostering their communication development. Experience includes working in a daycare setting, providing valuable insights into the diverse communication needs of young children, including those with speech challenges. Eager to apply a strong work ethic and genuine care for children to a challenging and rewarding role in the field of speech-language pathology.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Online Marketing Manager
Julie Huisinga, Broker; Re/Max Realty Associates
Champaign, IL
07.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented comprehensive online marketing strategies to increase customer engagement, brand recognition, and website traffic.
- Created marketing policies and procedures, evaluating and revising to maximize team efforts.
- Researched new technologies and industry trends in order stay up-to-date and recommend improvements when necessary.
- Monitored competitors' activities to stay ahead in the market.
- Managed social media accounts related to the conference, posting updates on progress and other relevant content.
- Assisted in managing social media accounts by posting updates and responding to messages.
Bartender
Main St. Pub
Monticello, IL
04.2024 - Current
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Displayed and retained extensive knowledge of liquors, wines and entrees.
- Provided drink suggestions to customers based on their preferences.
- Developed good working relationships with fellow employees through effective communication.
Brand Experience Assistant
Inspire Brands-Jimmy John's
Champaign, IL
09.2023 - Current
- Assisted organizational efforts by filing, entering data on Excel sheets, and organizing data.
- Fulfilled packages in a timely manner from the JJ Clothing Store.
- I reached out to franchisees and assisted them with their needs.
- Fulfilled RCT requests from the training team.
- I ran the JJ Jimmy Store email inbox and replied to customers, franchisees, and owners of Jimmy John's stores.
- Assisted in the preparation of reports, presentations and correspondence.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Updated and maintained databases with current information.
Operations Services Intern
Inspire Brands-Jimmy John's
Champaign, IL
06.2023 - 08.2025
- Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
- Completed and submitted tax forms and returns, workers' comp forms and pension contribution documentation.
- Scanned and filed tax receipts from Jimmy John's food stores from the past 11 years.
- Worked closely with the CEO and her assistant on new improvements that needed to happen in the food stores.
Leasing Agent
JSJ Property Management
Champaign, USA
02.2022 - 05.2023
- Marketed property to local businesses through collateral, emails and phone calls
- Provide property information on all levels
- Showed them around properties, highlighting features and redirecting concerns to pique tenants' interest
- Led property tours to highlight features, answer questions, and reroute concerns in order to close deals
Sandwich Maker
Jimmy John's
Charleston, USA
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Prepared orders for customers by arranging food items on serving trays and placing them in take-out packaging
Daycare Assistant
Busy Bulldogs Preschool & Child Care Center, LLC
Mahomet, USA
12.2020 - 07.2021
- Kept the area clean, neat, and hazard-free to protect children, personnel, and families
- Provided tutoring and mentoring to school-aged children who required extra help
- Used behavior redirection observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas for improvement, and when necessary
- Prepared nutritious foods and beverages for children based on dietary recommendations and personal preferences
Director of Brand Information
Jennifer Wherley at Mahomet-Seymour High School
Mahomet, USA
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Worked with management teams to plan, develop, align, and implement strategies that would help the client achieve our vision, mission, and purpose of our business
Education
Bachelor of Science - Speech & Hearing Science
University of Illinois
Champaign, IL05-2025
Some College (No Degree) - Speech & Hearing Science
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, ILNursing Assistance - Certified Nursing Assistant -
Parkland College
Champaign, IL01.2021
High School Diploma -
Mahomet-Seymour High School
Mahomet, IL12.2021
Skills
- Cleaning Proficiency
- Skilled at Managing Multiple Tasks
- Analytical Problem-Solving
- Collaborative Team Player
- Team Management
- Meticulous Attention to Detail
- Consistent Professional Commitment
- Strong Verbal Communication
- Detail-Oriented Approach
- Reliable and Trustworthy
- Rapid Learner
- Effective Communication
- Accountable Professional
- Excel proficiency
- PowerPoint proficiency
Certification
- Nursing Assistance - Certified Nursing Assistant, 05/21, Parkland College
- CPR Certified, Current, Red Cross
Volunteer Experience
- Fire alarm blitz in Champaign IL
- FFA
- Food Drive
- Bulldog Buddies (working with down syndrome students)
- Tie Blanket making for children's hospitals
References
- Sarah Mueth, Retired CEO of Jimmy Johns, (217) 390-3059
- Jennifer Stewart, Quirch Foods, (314) 799-7187
- Julie VanAntwerp, Retired 2nd Grade Teacher, (217) 766-9161
Timeline
Online Marketing Manager
Julie Huisinga, Broker; Re/Max Realty Associates
07.2024 - Current
Bartender
Main St. Pub
04.2024 - Current
Brand Experience Assistant
Inspire Brands-Jimmy John's
09.2023 - Current
Operations Services Intern
Inspire Brands-Jimmy John's
06.2023 - 08.2025
Leasing Agent
JSJ Property Management
02.2022 - 05.2023
Sandwich Maker
Jimmy John's
09.2021 - 01.2022
Daycare Assistant
Busy Bulldogs Preschool & Child Care Center, LLC
12.2020 - 07.2021
Director of Brand Information
Jennifer Wherley at Mahomet-Seymour High School
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Nursing Assistance - Certified Nursing Assistant, 05/21, Parkland College
- CPR Certified, Current, Red Cross
Bachelor of Science - Speech & Hearing Science
University of Illinois
Some College (No Degree) - Speech & Hearing Science
Eastern Illinois University
Nursing Assistance - Certified Nursing Assistant -
Parkland College
High School Diploma -
Mahomet-Seymour High School
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