Paytience Fox
Gresham,OR
Summary
Dynamic and dependable professional with extensive experience in childcare, pet care, and customer service and excelling in client communication and customer relations. Known for creating engaging activities and ensuring pet safety, while demonstrating strong multitasking abilities and a positive attitude. Committed to fostering safe, nurturing environments for children and animals alike.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Home and Pet Sitter
Self Employed
01.2019 - Current
- Perform basic cleaning tasks such as: sweeping and mopping floors, cleaning counter tops, taking out trash.
- Following home owners precise instructions for taking care of plants, and various animals.
- Communicated professionally with pet and home owners via In-person, phone, and text.
- Managed pet safety and wellness in owners' absence by securing yard gates and removing items that could make pets sick.
- Cleaned out and scooped litter trays and food and water bowls to provide clean environment for pets.
- Gave animals proper attention to promote secure environment in owner's absence.
- Prepared food and water following instructions from pet owners.
- Gave medication to pets following guidelines from owners.
- Followed pet care instructions for dietary needs and medication regimens.
- Exercised animals regularly with walks and rigorous play activities.
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean.
Childcare Provider
Self Employed
06.2018 - 01.2025
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to children during difficult times.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
- Dispensed snacks and prepared meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
- Assisted in completing homework.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
Sales Associate
Spirit Halloween LLC
09.2022 - 10.2022
- Sorted and prepared merchandise for sales floor.
- Accurately processed transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
- Worked with customers to answer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care while helping to locate products both in-store and online.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Swept floors and wiped down surfaces ensuring a clean inviting environment.
Barista and Sales
Student Store
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, coffee pots, and other equipment.
- Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.
- Created wide variety of hot and cold drinks with consistently positive customer feedback.
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to a promote fun, positive environment.
- Helped management keep adequate supply on hand by notifying of shortages.
- Restocked display cases with attractive arrangements to promote specialty items.
- Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
- Took cash payments, insuring the correct amount of change was given back and operated register.
Education
Portland Christian High School
Portland, ORGED -
Rosemary Anderson GED Program
Gresham, OR06-2022
Skills
- Regular availability
- Adaptability and dependability
- First aid knowledge and CPR Training
- Child supervision
- Verbal and written communication
- Client communication
- Honest and trustworthy
- Positive attitude
- Punctual and reliable
- Customer service
- Merchandise restocking
- Pet care and safety
- Order packaging
- Basic math
- Multitasking and organization
- Credit card processing
- Cash handling and management
- Recreation planning
- Housekeeping
- Display case merchandising
- Food preparation
- Cash register operation
- Safe food handling practices
- Team player
Timeline
Sales Associate
Spirit Halloween LLC
09.2022 - 10.2022
Barista and Sales
Student Store
09.2021 - 06.2022
Home and Pet Sitter
Self Employed
01.2019 - Current
Childcare Provider
Self Employed
06.2018 - 01.2025
Portland Christian High School
GED -
Rosemary Anderson GED Program