Ella Vitko
Ames,IA
Summary
Friendly and dependable professional with experience in cosmetology, childcare, and retail sales at Maurices. I’m passionate about helping others feel confident, comfortable, and cared for—whether that’s through personalized beauty services, creating a safe and nurturing environment for children, or providing thoughtful customer service on the sales floor. Known for my positive attitude, strong communication skills, and ability to connect easily with people of all ages, I take pride in creating welcoming experiences that leave a lasting impression.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child Caregiver
Lilypad Learning Center
Huxley, IA
03.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with parents to communicate child progress and address individual needs effectively.
- Monitored behavior and provided guidance to promote positive interactions among children.
- Maintained organized learning environments, ensuring access to developmental resources and materials.
- Trained new staff on best practices in child care and classroom management techniques.
Child Caregiver
Ashworth Learning Center
West Des Moines, IA
10.2023 - 02.2025
- Provided compassionate and attentive care to children of all ages.
- Cleaned and sanitized childcare toys, keeping play areas hygienic and free of harmful objects.
- Supervised children during activity to maintain safety.
- Supervised daily activities to ensure child safety and engagement.
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate educational activities fostering cognitive and social skills.
Sales Associate
Maurices
Ottumwa, IA
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Greeted customers warmly and offered assistance.
- Operated cash register and POS to handle purchases, refunds and exchanges.
- Helped customers find and select products.
- Delivered exceptional customer service to enhance shopping experience and drive repeat business.
- Assisted in visual merchandising to optimize product displays and attract customer attention.
Child Caregiver
PTYC
Ottumwa, IA
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Provided compassionate and attentive care to children of all ages.
- Engaged with children in activities such as reading, arts and crafts, outdoor play and sports.
- Supervised children during activities to maintain safety.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ottumwa High School
Ottumwa, IA05-2023
Associate of Arts - Psychology Focus
Indian Hills Community College
Ottumwa, IA12-2024
Trade - Cosmetology
PCI Academy
Ames, IA03-2026
Skills
- Reliability
- CPR Trained
- Active Listener
- Communication
- Hygiene and cleanliness
- Cleaning and sanitizing
Certification
- CPR Certification
- NSC First Aid
- DHHS Mandatory Reporter
- CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Certificate
Timeline
Child Caregiver
Lilypad Learning Center
03.2025 - Current
Child Caregiver
Ashworth Learning Center
10.2023 - 02.2025
Sales Associate
Maurices
08.2022 - 08.2023
Child Caregiver
PTYC
08.2022 - 08.2023
High School Diploma -
Ottumwa High School
Associate of Arts - Psychology Focus
Indian Hills Community College
Trade - Cosmetology
PCI Academy