Elise Ellis
Evanston,IL
Summary
Kind and considerate person and employee who is ready to maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Babysitter
Self-employed
Chicago, IL
05.2021 - 10.2022
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- Bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
Cashier
Trader Joe's
Evanston, IL
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
- Created price tags and merchandise signs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
Hostess
Ihop
Evanston, IL
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions and informed of accurate wait times.
- Assigned patrons to tables suitable for needs and restaurant section rotation.
- Cultivated positive guest relations by managing information and orchestrating speedy seating.
- Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Informed servers of newly seated parties for speedy service.
Cashier
Walmart
Skokie, IL
10.2019 - 05.2021
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
- Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.
- Checked personal identifications during alcohol and tobacco sales.
- Collected and authorized payments of guests.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Mentored new team members on sales software system operation.
Cashier
Petsmart
Chicago, IL
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
- Created price tags and merchandise signs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks and bins for optimal appearance.
Camp Counselor
City Of Chicago
Chicago, IL
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Developed age-appropriate arts and crafts activities to encourage campers' artistic skills development and creative expression.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Supervised pre-planned field trips and followed established safety guidelines to minimize campers' accident and injury risks.
- Delivered first aid for accidents and injuries in compliance with established procedures to promote campers' well-being and health.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill and developmental levels.
Education
High School Diploma -
Roger C Sullivan Highschool
Chicago, IL 06.2015 - 06.2019
Skills
Age-appropriate activities
Routine management
Meal planning and preparation
Child Supervision
Time management
Maintaining safe environment
Dependability
Managing routines
Timeline
Cashier
Trader Joe's
01.2022 - 03.2022
Hostess
Ihop
06.2021 - 08.2021
Babysitter
Self-employed
05.2021 - 10.2022
Cashier
Petsmart
01.2021 - 04.2021
Camp Counselor
City Of Chicago
06.2020 - 08.2020
Cashier
Walmart
10.2019 - 05.2021
High School Diploma -
Roger C Sullivan Highschool
06.2015 - 06.2019