Eliza Fitzgerald
Ridgefield
Summary
Dedicated childcare provider skilled in child supervision, homework assistance, and maintaining sanitation protocols. Committed to fostering a nurturing environment and supporting children's development. Enthusiastic store associate with experience in customer engagement and inventory management. Known for strong time management skills and a commitment to maintaining a clean, organized environment. Ready to enhance customer satisfaction and streamline store operations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Provider
The Boys and Girls Club
Ridgefield
07.2023 - Current
- Supervised daily activities for children in a safe and nurturing environment.
- Fostered positive relationships with children, families, and staff members.
- Assisted children with homework, promoting academic support and encouragement.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in childcare facilities and play areas.
- Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
- Sanitized toys and tables to maintain clean, safe environment.
- Assisted children in development of social, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Read books aloud to small groups or individual children.
- Taught children how to complete basic crafts such as paintings, drawings and decorations.
- Volunteered for 3 years until I was old enough to work as a staff.
Store Associate
Party Depot
Ridgefield
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Assisted customers in selecting party supplies and decorations.
- Stocked shelves and organized inventory for easy access.
- Operated point-of-sale systems for customer transactions.
- Maintained store cleanliness and ensured visual merchandising standards.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate store events and promotions.
- Provided product knowledge to enhance customer experience and satisfaction.
- Engaged positively with each customer, providing professional, and polite support for sales and service needs.
- Provided cash register operations and handled customer payments.
- Welcomed customers, offered to help locate items and suggested merchandise without being intrusive or pushy.
- Unloaded and moved merchandise to maintain aisles and set up product displays.
- Performed daily opening and closing procedures for store operation.
- Operated scanning equipment for price checks and stock replenishment.
- Answered telephone to give callers store information and look up order details.
- Arranged merchandise for display to highlight new styles, attract customers, and enhance sales.
- Blew up balloons for customers.
Ice Cream Server
Ridgefield Ice Cream
Ridgefield
10.2022 - 06.2024
- Served ice cream and desserts to customers promptly and courteously.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of serving area and equipment.
- Engaged with customers, providing product recommendations and answering questions.
- Prepared toppings and ingredients for ice cream creations daily.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth service flow during busy times.
- Followed health and safety guidelines to maintain food quality standards.
- Closed shop by cleaning workstations, restocking shelves with supplies, emptying trash cans.
- Operated cash register to collect payments from customers.
- Greeted guests pleasantly, discussing specialty flavors and answering allergen concerns.
- Organized ice cream flavors, toppings, syrups, and other ingredients in the work area.
- Memorized menu items, identifying allergens to streamline service to customers.
- Trained new employees on proper food handling techniques and customer service standards.
- Memorized seasonal menu options and flavors to offer customers updated details on new items and offerings.
- Informed management of low stock items prior to running out completely.
- Performed opening duties such as setting up dining areas and preparing condiments.
- Processed telephone orders, reviewing and verifying information for accuracy.
- Processed customer complaints professionally while maintaining a friendly attitude towards them.
Childcare Provider
Burn Boot Camp
Danbury
02.2024 - 03.2024
- Supervised daily activities for children in a safe and nurturing environment.
- Fostered positive relationships with children, families, and staff members.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in childcare facilities and play areas.
- Sanitized toys and tables to maintain clean, safe environment.
- Communicated daily with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
- Assisted with feeding infants and toddlers during meal times.
- Instructed children on good sanitary habits when washing hands, using bathroom or eating.
- Read books aloud to small groups or individual children.
- Used positive reinforcement and behavior modeling to instill discipline in children.
- Observed and monitored children's play activities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ridgefield High School
Ridgefield, CT01-2025
Skills
- Child supervision
- Homework assistance
- Meal preparation
- Sanitation protocols
- Activity planning
- Customer engagement
- Cash handling
- Inventory management
- Time management
- Group leadership
- Stocking shelfs
Accomplishments
The current college I go to gave me a Leadership award in my scholarship.
Affiliations
Volunteer at The Boys and Girls club for 3 years after school program and summer camp. Started July 2022-June 2023
Timeline
Store Associate
Party Depot
10.2024 - 12.2024
Childcare Provider
Burn Boot Camp
02.2024 - 03.2024
Childcare Provider
The Boys and Girls Club
07.2023 - Current
Ice Cream Server
Ridgefield Ice Cream
10.2022 - 06.2024
High School Diploma -
Ridgefield High School