Deby Johnston
Orem,UT
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Care Specialist
Self-employeed
10.2015 - 08.2023
- Liaised with parents and guardians to discuss child progress.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to children during difficult times.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
- Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
- Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
- Worked with children to develop good cognitive, physical and language skills.
- Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage good behavior.
- Assisted in potty training and other daily hygiene activities to support child development.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
- Provided support and guidance to children in conflict resolution.
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
- Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
- Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
Sales Associate
Bosch Kitchen Center
07.2016 - 08.2022
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Recommended complementary purchases to customers, increasing revenue.
- Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in store.
- Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
- Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
- Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
- Created inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
Sales Associate
Pier One Imports
06.2015 - 07.2016
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
- Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
- Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Created inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
- Worked to meet or exceed special targets for credit card applications, special donations and specific product promotions.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards.
- Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
- Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
Preschool Teacher Leader
Self-employeed
08.1992 - 04.2012
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Assisted and supervised 10 children through entire school day.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Utah Valley University
Orem, UT05.1984
Skills
- Activity Planning
- Child Supervision
- Recordkeeping Requirements
- Behavior Management Techniques
- Group Leadership
- Lesson Plan Development
- Care Management
Timeline
Sales Associate
Bosch Kitchen Center
07.2016 - 08.2022
Child Care Specialist
Self-employeed
10.2015 - 08.2023
Sales Associate
Pier One Imports
06.2015 - 07.2016
Preschool Teacher Leader
Self-employeed
08.1992 - 04.2012
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Utah Valley University