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Cortney Nickel
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate professional seeking a support staff position at an elementary school where and utilize strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and passion for fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment for students. Committed to contributing to the smooth operation of school activities and providing assistance to both educators and students to enhance educational outcomes.
Overview
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Lindsay Childress
Private Childcare Provider
09.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Played engaging, age-appropriate games to entertain and educate 4 children.
- Transported children to and from school safely.
- Supported young children through development of life skills such as taking turns, resolving conflict, and expressing emotions appropriately.
- Created safe, inviting in-home environment conducive to structured activity and unstructured play.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks for children to maintain balanced diets.
- Collaborated with clients to develop family-friendly schedule.
- Maintained safe environment by keeping watchful eye on children.
- Prepared tasty, nutritious meals for children.
- Drove school-aged children to school's premises and returned for pickup at preset times.
- Worked with parents one-on-one to address individual needs of children in care.
Sheridan Elementary
PTA President
06.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Decision-making, Manage budget, Resolving conflict, Long-term planning, Work with school board, principal and teachers, Scheduling and lead meetings
- Reduced operational costs through strategic cost management initiatives.
- Prepared annual budget forecasts and monitored performance to meet organizational objectives.
- Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.
- Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities.
The Birthing Inn
Prenatal Massage Therapist
01.2015 - 08.2018
Job overview
- Greet clients
- Assess therapeutic needs
- Provide prenatal massage,
- Maintained and updated patient records, changes in service plans and treatment reports.
- Tracked progress according to goals for interventions.
- Documented patient information, treatment plans, and patient responses.
Canby Grove Camp and Conference Center
Guest Service Manager
01.2007 - 06.2011
Job overview
- Implemented procedures and services to improve Camp services and amenities for up to 500 guest
- Attended to customer needs, responding to questions, complaints and escalations.
- Monitored staff training, scheduling and shift changes.
- Assisted with guest check-in and check-out procedures, confirming that guests reach correct accommodations
- Implemented successful strategies to increase customer satisfaction.
- Oversaw lobby operations and concierge services.
- Liaised between guests and Camp management, relaying information, promotions and issues.
- Maintained and troubleshot Camp property management systems.
Education
Simpson UniversityRedding, CA
Bachelor of Arts from Cross Cultural Studies
01.2003
Everett Community CollegeEverett, WA
Associate of Arts from Psychobiology
04.2000
Arlington High SchoolArlington, WA
High School Diploma
1998
Skills
- Management of team
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Multitasking Abilities
- Organizational Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Time management abilities
- Excellent Communication
- Problem-Solving
Timeline
Private Childcare Provider
Lindsay Childress
09.2023 - Current
PTA President
Sheridan Elementary
06.2022 - Current
Prenatal Massage Therapist
The Birthing Inn
01.2015 - 08.2018
Guest Service Manager
Canby Grove Camp and Conference Center
01.2007 - 06.2011
Simpson University
Bachelor of Arts from Cross Cultural Studies
Everett Community College
Associate of Arts from Psychobiology
Arlington High School
High School Diploma
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