Colleen Curtin
Manahawkin ,NJ
Summary
I am an outgoing, hard-working, compassionate and trustworthy person and worker. I am looking for the job best fit for me.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Preschool Teacher
St. Francis Community Center
Long Beach, NJ
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Pre-school Teacher
The Learning Ladder
Barnegat, NJ
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
Hostess
The Mainland
Manahawkin, NJ
08.2019 - 01.2020
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions and informed of accurate wait times.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating and menu information.
- Assigned patrons to tables suitable for needs and restaurant section rotation.
- Supported servers, food runners and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
Go-Kart Operator
The Mainland
Manahawkin , NJ
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Inspected machine parts with measuring tools.
- Efficiently read and interpreted blueprints.
- Fed raw materials into machines.
- Kept accurate records of defective units or products.
Sales Associate
TJ Maxx
Manahawkin, NJ
08.2018 - 04.2019
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
Hostess
Olive Garden
Manahawkin , NJ
02.2018 - 08.2018
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions and informed of accurate wait times.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating and menu information.
Sales Associate
Faria’s
Ship Bottom, NJ
06.2017 - 10.2017
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
Sales Associate
Island Gypsy
Beach Haven, NJ
06.2016 - 10.2016
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
Education
General Studies
Brookdale Community College
Lincroft, NJ08.2019
GED -
Southern Regional High School
Manahawkin, NJ06.2018
Certification - Fashion Merchandising And Design
Ocean County Vocational-Technical School
Brick, NJ06.2018
Skills
- Table Assignment Management
- To-Go Order Preparation
- Active Listening and Communication
- Guest Greeting and Seating
- Dining Reservations
- Guest Flow
- Large Party Preparation
- Engaging with Diverse Customers
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Locating Merchandise
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Flexible Hours
- Cash Handling
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
St. Francis Community Center
01.2022 - 07.2022
Pre-school Teacher
The Learning Ladder
06.2021 - 01.2022
Hostess
The Mainland
08.2019 - 01.2020
Go-Kart Operator
The Mainland
05.2019 - 08.2019
Sales Associate
TJ Maxx
08.2018 - 04.2019
Hostess
Olive Garden
02.2018 - 08.2018
Sales Associate
Faria’s
06.2017 - 10.2017
Sales Associate
Island Gypsy
06.2016 - 10.2016
General Studies
Brookdale Community College
GED -
Southern Regional High School
Certification - Fashion Merchandising And Design
Ocean County Vocational-Technical School