DESTINY BARNETT
Orlando
Summary
Seeking to utilize excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills to complete tasks. Reliable with a good work ethic and the ability to quickly adapt to new tasks and environments.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Toddler Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
12.2024 - Current
- Created a nurturing classroom environment that supported the social-emotional growth of young learners.
- Promoted early literacy skills through engaging storytime sessions, interactive word games, and letter recognition activities.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, behavior incidents, and academic progress, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with school policies.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication, resulting in increased involvement in their children''s education.
- Increased child engagement with creative lesson plans tailored to individual needs and interests.
- Established routines and procedures that promoted a sense of orderliness, predictability, and security for toddlers.
- Served as a mentor for new teachers entering the profession, providing guidance on curriculum planning, instructional strategies, and classroom management.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Integrated sensory-based activities to encourage fine motor skill development and hands-on learning experiences.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Contributed to a positive school culture by collaborating effectively with colleagues and administration on various initiatives and projects.
- Implemented effective assessment strategies to monitor student progress and adapt instruction accordingly.
MERCHANDISE MANAGER
ULTA BEAUTY
05.2022 - 02.2024
- Executed store audits to evaluate product placement, signage accuracy, stock availability.
- Managed the development of creative visual displays for products in stores.
- Maintained accurate records of all merchandise transactions including purchases, returns, transfers.
- Assisted customers in selecting appropriate items based on their individual needs.
- Ensured timely replenishment of stock by monitoring inventory levels across stores.
- Maximized sales and revenue by overseeing merchandise and visual presentation.
- Displayed appropriate signage for products and sales promotions.
- Managed the setup of seasonal promotions across retail outlets according to planograms.
- Created reports on sales performance, inventory levels, and customer feedback.
- Monitored store operations to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Coordinated promotional activities such as special events, window displays, and advertising campaigns.
- Utilized effective communication skills to build relationships with vendors and suppliers.
- Provided staff training on new merchandise arrivals or changes in policy and procedures.
- Adhered to safety regulations while handling hazardous materials during stocking activities.
- Balanced cash drawer and performed daily audit procedures.
- Performed daily maintenance tasks such as counting the cash drawer, balancing receipts, and restocking supplies.
MANAGER
PIZZA HUT
06.2020 - 05.2022
- Mentored and trained new employees on company policies and procedures.
- Followed food safety regulations and standards.
- Managed daily operations including scheduling and budgeting, exhibiting excellent multitasking capabilities.
- Monitored team productivity and performance to support goals.
- Assigned, prioritized, and delegated tasks and responsibility to departmental employees.
- Utilized strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address operational issues.
- Offered constructive feedback to team members, boosting overall job performance.
- Oversaw multiple projects simultaneously and ensured tasks were efficiently completed.
- Performed daily closing tasks by washing dishes, packing and refrigerating leftovers, and mopping floor.
- Handled cashier duties, maintaining accuracy of monies received or exchanged.
- Followed all safety standards when handling hot foods and liquids on the job.
- Verified food was served at the correct temperature to reduce risks.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations regarding food storage temperatures and sanitation guidelines.
- Managed customer inquiries, complaints, and requests.
- Restocked shelves and display cases with food items.
- Strictly adhered to company policies regarding product freshness dates and expiration dates.
- Stored excess foods according to temperature storage specifications.
- Effectively communicated with kitchen staff regarding any discrepancies between order tickets and actual orders.
- Deep cleaned and re-arranged kitchen to make it more open and workable.
- Organized inventory items according to established procedures for easy access during peak hours.
- Checked quality of ingredients used in each dish prior to preparation or serving.
- Exhibited knowledge of portion control measures to minimize wastefulness.
- Assisted in preparing catering services for large groups or special events.
- Collected and stacked dirty dishes on cart to return to kitchen for washing.
- Maintained accurate records of sales transactions for end-of-day reports.
PRESCHOOL TEACHER
EMERGING ACADEMY
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Age range 1-2 years old
- Daily sanitizing
- Hourly diaper changes as well as creating a routine for children who had started potty training
- Created a positive learning environment that fostered growth and development.
- Applied patience and understanding when dealing with challenging student behavior.
- Implemented lesson plans and daily classroom schedules in accordance with curriculum and programming.
- Monitored children at all times to ensure their safety in the classroom setting.
- Worked collaboratively with colleagues and support staff to ensure student success.
- Attended and participated in staff meetings and required training.
- Helped children develop cognitive skills through reading books and fingerplay.
- Organized activities such as games, art projects, dramatic play, music and stories.
- Established strong relationships with students, families and staff members within the school community.
- Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order.
- Taught proper eating habits and personal hygiene.
- Prepared reports on students and activities as required by administration.
- Monitored student behavior to maintain order during meal periods and class transitions.
- Served meals and snacks in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
- Assimilated arrived children to school environment by greeting them, helping them remove outerwear and selecting activities of interest to them.
- Identified children showing signs of emotional, developmental and health-related problems and discussed them with supervisors, parents, and guardians, and child development specialists.
BAKERY SALES ASSOCIATE
WINN DIXIE
10.2018 - 12.2019
- Provided friendly customer service by greeting customers upon arrival in the store, offering assistance with product selection or special orders.
- Assisted in creating attractive displays for the bakery section to drive sales and boost revenue.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously including taking orders from customers over the phone or online ordering systems.
- Utilized knowledge of food safety regulations to ensure all products were stored properly and maintained freshness standards.
- Monitored expiration dates on products to ensure quality control was met at all times.
- Promoted specials or new products available in the bakery section of the store.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment throughout shift to comply with health codes.
- Demonstrated strong organizational skills by stocking shelves with bakery items, tracking inventory, and restocking when necessary.
- Resolved customer complaints quickly and efficiently while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Operated ovens according to company procedures to bake breads, pastries, cakes, cookies.
- Followed detailed instructions from supervisors regarding recipes for specific baked goods.
- Inventoried stock and requisitioned new inventory.
- Bagged and packaged purchases and wrapped gifts.
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - undefined
SAINT CLOUD HIGH SCHOOL
St. Cloud, Florida05.2018
Skills
- Inventory management
- Child development
- Team leadership
- Task prioritization
- Multitasking and organization
- Classroom management
- Sanitation compliance
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
Timeline
Lead Toddler Teacher
KinderCare Learning Centers
12.2024 - Current
MERCHANDISE MANAGER
ULTA BEAUTY
05.2022 - 02.2024
MANAGER
PIZZA HUT
06.2020 - 05.2022
PRESCHOOL TEACHER
EMERGING ACADEMY
01.2020 - 03.2020
BAKERY SALES ASSOCIATE
WINN DIXIE
10.2018 - 12.2019
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - undefined
SAINT CLOUD HIGH SCHOOL
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