Emma Garcia
Shelton,WA
Summary
Proven team player with a track record of enhancing team performance at Safeway by recommending bakery items based on customer preferences, boosting sales. Skilled in effective communication and heavy lifting, demonstrating a calm and patient demeanor across diverse roles. Achieved seamless transitions at Pioneer Elementary School, emphasizing critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Pioneer Elementary School
01.2023 - 08.2024
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Delegating responsibilities in high moments of stress.
- Keeping to a schedule and making sure transitions were smooth.
- Willing to work in rain, snow, and hail
- Able to lift up to 50+ lbs
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving skills
Bakery Worker
Safeway
03.2020 - 12.2021
- Mixed dough, scaled breads, and cakes, fried doughnuts and performed baking duties.
- Helped customers locate ideal menu items by listening to needs and recommending specific products or services.
- Decorated and merchandised quality bakery goods to build business reputation and revenue base.
- Packaged customer purchases with care and strong organizational skills to facilitate easy carrying and prevent product shifting.
- Arranged bakery displays to showcase baked goods, cakes, and pies to drive product sales.
- Trained new bakery staff on company policies and POS system use to maximize job satisfaction, expertise, and team performance.
- Used utensils and equipment to portion, wrap and display bakery items.
- Recommended new bakery items to customers based on taste preferences, building rapport and boosting sales.
Sales Clerk
Northwest Clothing Co
09.2019 - 11.2020
- Scanned merchandise and bagged using appropriate strategies for different items.
- Helped customers complete purchases by moving heavy items, collecting payments, and bagging purchases.
- Placed new merchandise on shelves and racks in appealing, organized arrangements to drive sales.
- Processed payments and returns with accuracy and efficiency.
- Kept front check out area clean and organized for efficient service.
- Assisted customers by finding items quickly to boost store satisfaction rates.
- Enhanced customer service experience by acting quickly and applying appropriate resolutions for common problems.
- Opened and closed store by balancing cash registers and receipts.
- Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in store.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
Daycare Assistant
Best Memories
09.2018 - 11.2019
- Promoted learning and social development through structured and unstructured playtime.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
Education
Diploma -
Shelton High School
Shelton, WA06.2021
Skills
- I have horses and chickens so I’m lifting feed bags regularly
- Effective Communication
- Calm and Patient Demeanor
- Customer Service
- Active listener
- Team Player
Accomplishments
2021 girls powerlifting champion
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Paraprofessional
Pioneer Elementary School
01.2023 - 08.2024
Bakery Worker
Safeway
03.2020 - 12.2021
Sales Clerk
Northwest Clothing Co
09.2019 - 11.2020
Daycare Assistant
Best Memories
09.2018 - 11.2019
Diploma -
Shelton High School
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