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Elena Maria Ruiz

Ripon,CA

Summary

I am a highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. I have a strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. I consider myself a hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. I am devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. I hold myself as a dependable team member trained in register operations and customer service. I contribute to smooth front-end operations and go beyond requirements to handle customer needs. I can comfortably work under pressure and take on constructive criticism very well.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Family Nanny

Rubio Family
Ripon, CA
08.2016 - Current
  • Regulated children's schedules to balance rest, learning and play.
  • Created nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social and intellectual growth.
  • Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
  • Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
  • Transported children to and from school, extra-curricular activities and play-dates.
  • Care for 3 children ages 5 to 10.
  • Employed positive guidance strategies to encourage children and improve behavior.
  • Supported household operations by completing laundry, cooking meals and performing light cleaning.
  • Communicated with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors.
  • Assisted children with completing homework and special assignments to improve academic performance.
  • Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Followed routines to foster stability and structure in children's lives during parental absences.
  • Maintained organized and clean children's areas.
  • Aided with bathing, dressing, teeth brushing and diapering to promote healthy personal hygiene and good oral health.

Infant/Toddler Teacher

Little Strivers Academy
Manteca, CA
01.2018 - 12.2022
  • Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing and crafts.
  • Monitored student progress to ensure cooperation and growth.
  • Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
  • Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
  • Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
  • Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
  • Supervised circle time, free play, outside play and learning and developmental activities.
  • Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
  • Implemented behavior modeling and positive reinforcement into daily routines.
  • Incorporated music and art activities to encourage creativity and expression.
  • Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
  • Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
  • Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create safe environment for children.
  • Observed children to record development.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.

Cook

McDonald's
Ripon, CA
  • Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
  • Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
  • Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
  • Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
  • Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
  • Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
  • Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients.
  • Managed portion control using correct utensils during preparation and plating.
  • Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator.
  • Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.

Manager

Carls Jr
Ripon, CA
  • Conducted quality, timely performance feedback and performance appraisals.
  • Exercised good judgment and decision-making in escalating concerns and resolving issues.
  • Assigned tasks to associates to fit skill levels and maximize team performance.
  • Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
  • Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
  • Communicated company directives and programs to associates and ensured all follow-up items were completed accurately and timely.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
  • Maintained adequate staffing to meet objectives within budget.
  • Developed and implemented appropriate plans to resolve unfavorable trends and enhance sales.

Education

High School Diploma -

Ripon High School
Ripon, CA
05.2016

Skills

  • Child Care
  • Age-Appropriate Activities
  • Parental Communication
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Positive Role Model
  • Relationship Building
  • Problem-Solving
  • Computer Proficiency
  • Experience with Diverse Student Populations
  • Training and Mentoring
  • Time Management
  • Staff Management
  • Shift Management

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Infant/Toddler Teacher

Little Strivers Academy
01.2018 - 12.2022

Family Nanny

Rubio Family
08.2016 - Current

Cook

McDonald's

Manager

Carls Jr

High School Diploma -

Ripon High School

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