Elizabeth Fink
Oshkosh,WI
Summary
Compassionate professional with experience in child engagement and customer service. Skilled in food preparation and cash handling, while prioritizing effective communication with children facing challenges. Committed to making a positive impact in young lives through supportive interactions.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Daycare Floater
Ymca Child Care Services
12.2025 - Current
- Supervised children's activities to ensure safety and engagement in various settings.
- Facilitated group activities that promoted socialization and teamwork among children.
- Adapted to different classroom environments and age groups.
- Assisted lead teachers in implementing educational programs and daily routines.
- Adapted quickly to different classroom environments and age groups as needed.
- Collaborated with staff to maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming environment.
- Supported individual needs of children, enhancing overall learning experiences.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's progress and daily activities.
- Maintained comprehensive records documenting attendance, behavior patterns, and any pertinent observations about individual children''s needs or accomplishments.
- Managed conflict resolution among children through calming techniques and effective communication strategies when necessary.
- Assisted in creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all children by promoting respect, empathy, and understanding among peers.
- Enhanced child engagement by incorporating age-appropriate activities and games into daily routines.
- Supported children''s emotional growth by actively listening to their concerns and providing guidance as needed.
Fresh Cut Clerk
Festival Foods
08.2024 - 11.2025
- Operated machinery for cutting and packaging fresh produce efficiently and safely.
- Ensured freshness and quality of produce through regular inspections and adherence to safety standards.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area, complying with health regulations and promoting safety protocols.
- Assisted customers with product selection, enhancing shopping experience and fostering loyalty.
- Collaborated with team members to manage inventory levels, ensuring availability of fresh products.
- Monitored stock expiration dates, reducing waste through timely processing and rotation of products.
- Prepared deli cases by placing products in fresh pans and rotating products.
- Ensured accurate labeling of fresh cut items, including pricing information and expiration dates for proper rotation practices.
- Demonstrated superior attention to detail while inspecting all products for freshness before preparing for sale or consumption.
- Managed multiple priorities while maintaining focus on quality execution of assigned tasks.
- Utilized cutting tools safely and effectively, minimizing risk of injury or damage to products.
Chill Crew Member
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted customers with inquiries, enhancing overall service experience.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations and dining areas.
- Handled cash transactions responsibly while operating the register, ensuring accurate accounting at shift end.
- Followed food safety guidelines diligently, minimizing waste while ensuring proper storage conditions for perishable items.
- Collaborated with team members to improve workflow efficiency during peak hours.
- Operated point-of-sale system, ensuring accurate order processing.
- Monitored inventory levels, reporting shortages to management for timely replenishment.
- Balanced speed of service with attention to detail when preparing orders under time-sensitive conditions.
Education
GED -
Valley Christian School
Oshkosh, WI05.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary/Special Education
University of Oshkosh Wisconsin
Oshkosh, WI05.2030
Skills
- Monitoring skills
- Conflict resolution
- Positive reinforcement
- Professional ethics
- Child supervision
- Cleanliness standards
- Social development
- Child safety practices
Certification
- [Mandated Reporter] Training - [1 hour]
- [Head Trauma in children Training - [1 hour]
Timeline
Daycare Floater
Ymca Child Care Services
12.2025 - Current
Fresh Cut Clerk
Festival Foods
08.2024 - 11.2025
Chill Crew Member
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
05.2023 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary/Special Education
University of Oshkosh Wisconsin
GED -
Valley Christian School