Crystal Byram
Gillette
Summary
Dynamic daycare supervisor with expertise in child development and curriculum planning at Bright Beginnings Daycare. Proven ability to foster parent communication and implement engaging educational programs. Certified in First Aid and CPR, I excel in problem-solving and reliability, enhancing children's growth and ensuring a safe, nurturing environment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Daycare Supervisor
Bright Beginnings Daycare
05.2024 - Current
- Supervised daily activities, ensuring safety and engagement for children aged 0-5.
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate educational programs to foster child development.
- Trained and mentored new staff on daycare policies and child care best practices.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of play areas, promoting a healthy environment.
- Monitored children's behavior, implementing strategies to support social skills development.
- Maintained compliance with state regulations by conducting regular safety inspections and updating policies as needed.
- Established strong relationships with parents through transparent communication and mutual collaboration on childcare goals.
- Collaborated with teachers to create educational programs tailored to individual children''s needs, promoting academic growth.
- Managed daily daycare operations, overseeing staff performance and resolving any issues promptly.
- Implemented creative play-based learning experiences that catered to diverse interests within the group while promoting critical thinking skills among participants.
- Organized special events such as field trips or holiday celebrations to enhance the overall daycare experience for both children and their families.
Bartender
Center Bar
09.2019 - 10.2025
- Crafted specialty cocktails while ensuring high standards of quality and presentation.
- Managed inventory by tracking supplies and placing timely orders to prevent shortages.
- Trained new staff on bar procedures, drink recipes, and customer service best practices.
- Fostered a welcoming atmosphere, enhancing guest experience through attentive service.
- Handled cash transactions accurately while balancing registers at the end of shifts.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Increased repeat customer numbers, creating welcoming atmosphere and remembering regulars' favorite drinks.
- Trained new staff on bar procedures, cocktail recipes, and customer service standards, ensuring consistent service quality.
- Handled cash and card transactions accurately, reducing discrepancies and balancing till at end of each shift.
- Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
- Regularly cleaned and sanitized bar area, beer lockers, refrigeration and storage areas.
- Kept bar stocked with liquors, juices and garnishes for drinks.
Assistant Manager
Flying J Travel Center
05.2014 - 01.2019
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety and service standards.
- Trained and mentored staff in customer service and inventory management practices.
- Developed and implemented process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
- Coordinated team schedules to optimize coverage during peak hours and events.
- Managed inventory levels, conducting regular audits to reduce shortages and overstocking.
- Fostered a positive work environment through effective communication and conflict resolution strategies.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and minimizing discrepancies.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Managed inventory levels to minimize stockouts while reducing overhead costs.
- Mentored junior staff members in their professional development by offering guidance/support in their assigned roles.
- Assisted in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new employees to maintain adequate staffing levels.
- Promoted teamwork within the workplace by encouraging collaboration among staff members on various project tasks.
- Increased sales through effective merchandising strategies and targeted promotions.
- Oversaw daily operations to maintain store cleanliness and organization.
Sales Associate
Walmart
10.2010 - 05.2014
- Delivered exceptional customer service, fostering loyalty and repeat business.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring product availability and minimizing stock discrepancies.
- Assisted in training new sales associates, improving team performance and efficiency.
- Implemented merchandising strategies to enhance product visibility and drive sales growth.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
Education
No Degree - Criminal Science
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZGED -
Kelly Walsh High School
Casper, WY05-2010
Skills
- Parent communication
- Child development expertise
- Curriculum planning
- Special needs support
- First aid and CPR
- First aid and CPR certified
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
Certification
- Life Insurance, Primerica - 2018
Timeline
Daycare Supervisor
Bright Beginnings Daycare
05.2024 - Current
Bartender
Center Bar
09.2019 - 10.2025
Assistant Manager
Flying J Travel Center
05.2014 - 01.2019
Sales Associate
Walmart
10.2010 - 05.2014
No Degree - Criminal Science
University of Phoenix
GED -
Kelly Walsh High School