Erika Sanchez
Buffalo Grove,IL
Summary
Safety-minded and caring with personality, organizational skills, and attention to detail to care for children of different ages. Reliable individual with several years of experience in retail, and knowledge of many different departments each with the importance of a number of skills. Flexible schedule willing to adapt to new positions with new challenges.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Nanny
Care.com Inc
Inverness, Illinois
08.2024 - Current
- Drive the child to and from school.
- Prepare meals and ensure proper nutrition.
- Assist in the bathroom.
- Create a schedule and routine for the child.
- When not in school, tutor the child in work that is provided by the school.
- Drive the child to their appointments and therapy sessions.
- Daily activities include; playtime (outdoor and indoor), puzzles, coloring, drawing, and tutoring.
Infant Nanny
Care.com Inc
Deerfield, IL
10.2022 - 12.2023
- Assisted parents in establishing and maintaining routines for the infant, including feeding, bathing, and bedtime.
- Provided stimulating activities to encourage physical, social, emotional and cognitive development.
- Monitored the infant's daily activities such as eating, sleeping patterns, hygiene habits.
- Changed diapers regularly.
- Prepared meals and snacks according to instructions from parents.
- Kept records of all activities related to the infant's care such as feedings, sleep times.
- Maintained a safe environment by following all safety rules set by parents.
- Read books to the infant on a regular basis to promote literacy skills.
- Observed developmental milestones and reported any concerns to parents immediately.
- Provided transportation services when needed for doctor appointments or other errands related to the infants care.
- Sanitized toys and equipment used by the infant on a regular basis using appropriate cleaning products.
- Took infant out for walks in stroller while observing safety guidelines.
- Responded quickly and appropriately in emergency situations involving the infant.
- Created nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social, and intellectual growth.
Floor Associate
Target
Wheeling , IL
11.2019 - 06.2022
- Greeted customers and answered their questions about product availability, prices, and use.
- Assisted customers with locating merchandise in the store.
- Maintained high standards of customer service during all interactions.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise according to company guidelines.
- Organized displays to attract customers and promote sales.
- Adhered to all safety regulations when handling products and equipment.
- As an employee of Target, our job was to be trained in several departments of the store. Not only did I work on the floor, I was also a cashier and part of the style department.
- Ensured that aisles were neat, clean, and free from hazards at all times.
- Checked expiration dates on food items prior to stocking shelves.
- Assisted with unloading trucks when necessary.
- Provided assistance to other departments when needed.
- Assisted with phone calls from Target customers asking about general questions i.e return policy, general merchandise questions, shipments, and overall policy of the store.
Cashier
Long Grove Confectionery
Buffalo Grove, Illinois
08.2018 - 10.2019
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding store policies and procedures.
- Processed returns and exchanges of merchandise in accordance with store policies.
- Conducted price checks for special orders or discounts as requested by customers.
- Assisted customers over the phone regarding store operations, product information and order placement.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations within the store environment.
- Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
- Organized promotional displays or arrange merchandise on counters or tables to promote sales.
- Kept records of purchases; maintained orderly appearance of checkout area; restocked supplies as needed.
- Adhered to loss prevention policies such as monitoring suspicious activity in order to prevent shoplifting.
- Performed other duties as assigned by management.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Writing And Rhetoric
DePaul University
Chicago, IL12-2026
Associate of Arts - Publishing
William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, IL05-2023
Skills
- Allergy awareness
- Routine adherence
- Housekeeping abilities
- Transportation safety
- First aid and CPR certified
- Reliable
- Food handling training
- Active listener
- Dependable
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Fluent in Spanish
- Compassionate
- Adaptability
- Organized
- Collaborative
Accomplishments
- Leader at Target during the reconstruction of the store.
Timeline
Nanny
Care.com Inc
08.2024 - Current
Infant Nanny
Care.com Inc
10.2022 - 12.2023
Floor Associate
Target
11.2019 - 06.2022
Cashier
Long Grove Confectionery
08.2018 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Writing And Rhetoric
DePaul University
Associate of Arts - Publishing
William Rainey Harper College