Elyssa Loede
Parma
Summary
Dynamic and service-oriented professional with experience as an In-Home Childcare Provider, adept at supporting children with special needs and fostering emotional growth. Proven ability to engage clients and develop tailored strategies, ensuring positive outcomes. Skilled in emergency preparedness and effective communication, committed to creating nurturing and safe environments for children and families.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
In-Home Childcare Provider
Private Residence
01.2020 - Current
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks for children to maintain balanced diets.
- Supported young children through development of life skills such as taking turns, resolving conflict, and expressing emotions appropriately.
- Administered prescribed medications in accordance with written instructions.
- Monitored behavior of 2 children between 2 and 7 years of age.
- Collaborated with clients to develop family-friendly schedule.
- Worked with parents one-on-one to address individual needs of children in care.
- Supported parent-initiated potty training behaviors using positive reinforcement.
- Cared for children with Autism Spectrum disorders.
Communications Student Consultant
Ohio University
08.2023 - 01.2024
- Collaborated with students to define, strategize, and implement communications strategies for success in their courses.
- Developed and implemented individualized academic plans for students.
- Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
- Monitored student progress to drive successful academic outcomes.
- Empowered students through counseling and skill-building exercises.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
Cook's Assistant
Loede's Famous Reuben Deli
12.2022 - 01.2024
- Maintained composure and work quality while under stress.
- Cleaned and maintained work areas, equipment and utensils.
- Operated food slicers, grinders and chopper in accordance with safety guidelines.
- Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines.
- Trained new staff on food preparation and safety procedures.
- Lifted and carried heavy materials.
- Reduced kitchen accidents by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
Sales Associate
TJX Companies
10.2022 - 09.2023
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
Front of House Employee
Chick-fil-A
06.2019 - 08.2021
- Established welcoming atmosphere by greeting each guest warmly.
- Trained new staff in front-of-house procedures, customer relations, and cleaning.
- Maintained tidy and organized work area to preserve aesthetics and support cleanliness and quality standards.
- Accurately operated cash register to process customer payments.
- Documented customer orders and conveyed special requests to kitchen staff.
- Performed serving, cleaning and stocking to high standards and provided excellent customer satisfaction.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Ohio University
Athens, OH05-2027
High School Diploma -
Brecksville Broadview Heights Highschool
Broadview Heights, OH05-2023
Skills
- Special needs experience
- Emotional support
- Emergency preparedness
- Language skills
- Service oriented
- Excellent people skills
- Customer engagement
- Energetic self-starter
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Communications Student Consultant
Ohio University
08.2023 - 01.2024
Cook's Assistant
Loede's Famous Reuben Deli
12.2022 - 01.2024
Sales Associate
TJX Companies
10.2022 - 09.2023
In-Home Childcare Provider
Private Residence
01.2020 - Current
Front of House Employee
Chick-fil-A
06.2019 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Ohio University
High School Diploma -
Brecksville Broadview Heights Highschool