Denise Baroni
Stratford,CT
Summary
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Food Server
Sedexo
Stratford, CT
09.2016 - Current
- Ensured that all foods were prepared according to health department regulations.
- Monitored inventory levels of food items used during meal services.
- Rotated inventory to reduce waste and optimize freshness.
- Stored perishable food items in freezer or refrigerator to protect from spoilage.
- Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.
- Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
- Properly stored all leftover food items after each shift.
- Operated dishwashing machines safely and efficiently.
- Collaborated with team to deliver timely service of items.
- Operated cash register to process cash, check, and credit card transactions.
- Refilled condiments, napkins and server workstations.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up workstations with necessary supplies.
- Maintained cleanliness standards for all service areas including dining room, kitchen and storage areas.
Daycare Owner/Operator
Denise's Day Care
Stratford, CT
07.2013 - 06.2016
- Created a safe, nurturing environment to promote learning and growth in children.
- Conducted regular inspections of the facility to ensure that it is clean, well-maintained and secure at all times.
- Ordered necessary materials or equipment required by state regulations.
- Ensured compliance with local regulations governing child care facilities.
- Provided professional development training for daycare staff on topics such as early childhood education, health and safety practices, nutrition, discipline techniques.
- Reviewed applications from prospective families interested in enrolling their children in the program.
- Established and enforced modern educational standards to support student needs.
- Worked with parents and staff to improve student behavioral and learning issues with proactive approaches.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, immunizations and other relevant information for each child.
- Interacted regularly with students throughout the day by playing games, reading stories or engaging them in creative activities.
- Participated in meetings with state licensing officials to discuss any issues or concerns about the daycare operations.
Daycare Teacher
Connecticut Center For Child Dev
Milford, CT
06.2011 - 07.2013
- Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
- Participated in staff meetings and professional development workshops.
- Assisted teachers in preparing materials for classroom activities.
- Organized student items by labeling and documenting collection.
- Collaborated with parents and guardians regarding students' progress or behavioral issues.
- Provided assistance to children with their daily routines and activities.
- Maintained safe, clean and constantly supervised play environment.
- Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, gymnasiums and field trips.
- Helped facilitate indoor and outdoor play, parent-teacher conferences and keeping classroom clean with diligent attention to each support task.
Administrative Assistant
Cendant Mobility
Danbury, CT
01.1997 - 06.2011
- Scheduled appointments, meetings and events for management staff.
- Coordinated travel arrangements and completed expense reports for travel reimbursement.
- Assisted with the planning of special events by arranging catering services, securing venues and ordering promotional materials.
- Inventoried and ordered supplies for office.
- Entered data into spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel or other similar programs.
- Directed customer communication to appropriate department personnel.
- Answered phone calls and emails to provide information, resulting in effective business correspondence.
- Answered questions from customers regarding products and services offered by the company.
- Coordinated mailings including sorting mail, preparing packages for shipping via courier service or postal service.
- Handled incoming calls and directed callers to appropriate department or employee.
- Composed letters, memos, reports, emails, presentations and other written correspondence as required by management staff.
- Pleasantly welcomed visitors, answered phone calls, and maintained front reception desk.
- Booked transportation and hotel reservations using computer or telephone.
- Coordinated ground transportation to and from accommodations for clients.
- Monitored flight arrivals and departures to ensure smooth transitions for travelers.
- Handled travel arrangements for groups, couples, executives, and special needs clients.
Education
Certificate in Executive Assistant Program - Executive Assistant And Executive Secretary
Katharine Gibbs School - New York City
Danbury, CT06-1996
High School Diploma -
Notre Dame
Fairfield, CT06-1994
Skills
- Appointment Scheduling
- Filing
- Data Entry
- Office Administration
- Activity Planning
- Early Education
- Infant Care
- Classroom Management
- Clerical Support
- Typing Proficiency
- Multi-Line Telephone Systems
Certification
- Certificate in Executive Assistant Program
Timeline
Food Server
Sedexo
09.2016 - Current
Daycare Owner/Operator
Denise's Day Care
07.2013 - 06.2016
Daycare Teacher
Connecticut Center For Child Dev
06.2011 - 07.2013
Administrative Assistant
Cendant Mobility
01.1997 - 06.2011
Certificate in Executive Assistant Program - Executive Assistant And Executive Secretary
Katharine Gibbs School - New York City
High School Diploma -
Notre Dame