Destiny Simons
Adventurous kids
Allentown,USA
1
Language
1
Certification
19
years of professional experience
Customer Service and Childcare Professional with four years of experience in retail and childcare. Skilled in effective communication and problem-solving with parents and children. Proven ability to work collaboratively under pressure and independently. Experience includes serving as Parts Sales Manager in automotive parts.
Work History
Daycare Teacher
2 Years 1 Month- Developed and implemented age-appropriate curriculum for children in accordance with state guidelines
- Created a safe and nurturing environment for children, ensuring their physical, emotional, and social well-being
- Led daily activities such as circle time, arts and crafts, storytime, outdoor play, and sensory exploration to promote learning and development
- Provided individualized attention to each child's needs, fostering their cognitive, physical, and social growth
- Collaborated with parents to tailor support for each child, providing regular updates on development and fostering strong parent-teacher relationships
- Implemented positive discipline techniques that encouraged appropriate behavior, promoting self-esteem and independence among children
- Supported children during meal times by encouraging healthy eating habits and monitoring dietary restrictions or allergies
- Participated in staff meetings to discuss curriculum planning strategies and share best practices with colleagues
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan special events such as holiday parties or graduation ceremonies for the daycare center
- Ensured a clean and organized classroom environment by regularly sanitizing toys, equipment, surfaces, etc.
- Promoted effective communication between parents/guardians through daily verbal updates at drop-off/pick-up times
- Encouraged creativity and self-expression through art projects, music, dance, and dramatic play activities
- Implemented behavior management strategies to create a positive classroom environment that fosters respect and cooperation
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan and execute themed units or special projects that align with curriculum goals
- Supported social-emotional development by teaching conflict resolution skills, fostering empathy and kindness in interactions among children
Parts Sales Manager
5 Years- Manager for the company helps train other employees do paper work matrix inventory overstock money handling bank orders.
- Led a team to achieve company goals through effective management practices.
- Worked with Garda team to ensure secure cash handling processes.
- Facilitated onboarding processes to prepare new employees for their roles.
- Supervised staff to ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.
Cashier
9 Months- Deal with credit cards and cash payments and sell items to customers
- Assisted customers with inquiries and concerns with receipts and refunds when needed as needed
- Prepared orders for customers upon request to fulfill their needs
- Responded to customer questions to ensure satisfaction when needed as needed to ensure happiness of customer
- Monitor store and keep secure in case of any emergency or danger
Cashier
1 Month- Deposited cash into safety box to ensure secure handling of funds
- Dispense money into safety box in order to keep money safe and secure
- Handle cash and credit cards and help sell items to customers
- Assisted customers with Lottery machine operations at the store. when customers needed to play numbers
- Observed store environment to maintain safety and prevent issues
Cleaner
3 Months- Loaded clothes into washers and dryers upon customer request
- Load clothes into washers and dryers as customers requested
- Monitor Laundry while on duty to ensure safety
- Controlled and refilled machines to ensure customer satisfaction
- Applied detergent and fabric softeners as per customer requests
Nursery caretaker
3 Years 10 Months- Supervised children during parents' classes or church, ensuring safety and engagement
- Maintained children's hygiene and nourishment, fostering a healthy and supportive environment
- Facilitated learning through songs and stories, preparing children for upcoming performances
- Monitored children's safety until appropriate guardians arrived for pickup
Cashier
2 Months- Restock merchandise and uniforms when shelves need for customers
- Fold and finish customer orders when requested for their uniforms
- Handled cash and credit card transactions at point of sale
Education
High school diploma
Skills
Sales forecasts
Pricing
Customer tracking
Team management
Workforce planning strategy
Store layout management
Sales conversion
Child development
Microsoft Office
Barcode scanning for logistics
Retail benefits management
Retail safety management
Sales tracking
AS400
Inventory software
Vendor-managed inventory (VMI)
Negotiation
Driving
Cash handling
Training & development
Shelf stocking
Retail management experience
Classroom management
Loyalty programs
Performance evaluation
Time optimization
Deal closing
Continuous improvement
Quick service & fast food restaurant
Meal planning
Typing
Supervising experience
Retail sales
Passenger vehicle
Writing skills
Operations management
Grammar experience
CRM software
Coffee experience
Employee retention
Restaurant management
Kitchen experience
Team motivation
Cold calling
Order fulfillment
Barcode scanning software
Manual handling
Inventory control
Store maintenance
Product demos
POS
Barcode scanners
Sales leadership
Inventory allocation
Safe lifting practices
Heavy lifting
Positive reinforcement
Residential cleaning
Order verification
Food service
Food industry
POS systems
Child safety protocols
Basic math
Staff training sessions
Inventory control
Sales goal setting
Food preparation
Store opening procedures
Emergency response
Marketing
Team collaboration
Parent communication
Conflict resolution
Shift management
Customer service management
First aid training
Strategic promotions
Load & unload
Casual dining experience
Assistant manager experience
Warehouse experience
Attention to detail
Stock receiving
Packing
Returns processing management
Child supervision
Staff collaboration
Management
Cash handling
Staff scheduling
First aid training
Planograms
Databases
Banquet experience
Stocking - Stocking experience (6-10 years)
Classroom sanitation
Backroom stock organization
Mobile devices
Box truck
Backorder management
QR code scanners
Manufacturing facilities cleaning
Order entry
Drafting
Budgeting
Communication skills
Basic knife skills
Customer improvement
Cycle counting inventory management
ROI
Automotive sales
Store closing procedures
Nutritional education
Scheduling software
Student progress tracking
Grilling
Inventory turnover analysis
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Merchandising
Price tagging
Food handling
Fashion retail
Computer skills
Cooking
Team training
Sales
Warehouse system
Knife skills
Retail math
Change management
Just-in-Time
GPS
Conflict management
Team leadership
Customer service
Succession planning
Store management
Lead generation
Laundry
Warehouse management
Financial analysis
Phone etiquette
Manufacturing management
Order processing
Sales team leadership
Automotive parts sales
Microsoft Access
Parent engagement
Microsoft Word
Average order value (success metric)
Childcare
Sanitation procedures
Order system
Materials handling
Organizational skills
Stock rotation
Order shipping
Microsoft Excel
Put-away
Dietary department experience
Loss Prevention
Store Management Experience
Order tracking
Order picking
Leadership
Outside sales
Mechanical knowledge
Label printers
Shipping & receiving
Certification
- Driver's License
- BLS Certification
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- ASE Parts Specialist Certification
- ASE Certification
- Child Development Associate Certification
- Non-CDL Class C
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Daycare Teacher
Adventurous kids
07.2024 - CurrentRead More
Parts Sales Manager
AutoZone
07.2019 - 07.2024Read More
Cashier
Salvation Army Thrift Store
06.2016 - 03.2017Read More
Cashier
Speedway
11.2015 - 12.2015Read More
Cleaner
Best Choice Laundromat
09.2015 - 12.2015Read More
Cashier
Olive Baptist Church
10.2010 - 12.2010Read More
Nursery caretaker
Olive Baptist Church
10.2007 - 08.2011Read More
JM Tate high school
High school diploma
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