Faith McEntire
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Seasoned Military Police Team Leader with strong background in law enforcement and security operations. Demonstrated expertise in team management, tactical strategies, conflict resolution, and crisis management. Known for fostering cohesive teams, implementing comprehensive training programs, and maintaining high levels of readiness. Significant contributions made towards ensuring safety and enforcing discipline within military settings.
Team-oriented professional with clear communication skills and problem-solving leadership, proven across several combat tours. Thoughtful leader with versatility in collaboration with service members and trainees from diverse backgrounds. Strategic planner with thorough knowledge of complex processes and procedures governing base and event safety.
Confident and passionate about learning new skills. Ambitious and driven individual ready and willing to work hard and learn from professionals. Brings outstanding computer and communication skills.
Nurturing and compassionate Nursery Volunteer known for high productivity and efficient completion of tasks. Skilled in early childhood development, safety protocols, and activity planning to foster healthy learning environments. Excel in communication, empathy, and patience, ensuring positive interactions with children and providing supportive guidance to peers. Adapt easily to changing needs within nursery settings, promoting optimal care and educational support.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Church Nursery Volunteer
Peak City Church
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado
03.2025 - Current
- Supported teachers in managing challenging situations involving young children, using appropriate strategies for conflict resolution.
- Instructed children in eating, resting and restroom habits.
- Read books aloud to children to help them develop early literacy skills.
- Observed and monitored children's play activities.
- Provided support to teachers by helping with classroom tasks such as setting up materials and preparing snacks.
- Assisted in planning and implementing activities for children to encourage development of physical, social, emotional and cognitive skills.
- Maintained safe play environment.
- Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Interacted with parents, guardians during drop offs, pick ups providing updates on their child's day.
- Maintained organized and clean classroom and play areas.
- Encouraged positive behaviors through verbal praise and reinforcement of desired behaviors.
Church Volunteer
Peak City Church
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado
11.2024 - Current
- Set up audio and visual equipment needed for worship services or conferences held at the church.
- Fostered warm and welcoming community to nurture youth and inspire life of discipleship.
- Developed lesson plans in accordance with curricula and core church beliefs.
- Demonstrated and reinforced values of caring, respect, honesty, and responsibility.
- Handed out materials for various church services to facilitate sermon comprehension.
- Assisted with childcare and enabled parents to attend church services without distraction.
- Provided support for weekly Sunday services, including setting up chairs and equipment, preparing materials, and helping to clean up afterwards.
Military Police Team Leader
Army
Joint Base Lewis McChord , WA
06.2017 - 11.2023
- Ensured adherence to all applicable regulations, policies and procedures related to the Military Police Team.
- Identified training needs and developed appropriate training plans for team members.
- Supervised team members during daily operations and provided guidance as needed.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment and personnel to ensure readiness for deployment.
- Assessed performance of team members and provided feedback on a regular basis.
- Developed strategies and tactics to maintain security in assigned areas.
- Coordinated with other organizations and agencies when responding to incidents or conducting investigations.
- Maintained accurate records of all activities conducted by the team, including reports, logs.
- Implemented safety protocols at all times in order to protect personnel and property from harm or damage.
- Provided leadership during emergency situations.
- Collaborated with local law enforcement agencies when necessary in order to investigate crimes or apprehend suspects.
- Organized special events requiring additional security measures, such as sporting events or political rallies.
- Investigated complaints made against military police personnel regarding alleged misconduct.
- Trained new recruits on relevant policies, procedures and techniques used by the Military Police Team.
- Enforced military laws and regulations.
- Completed regular patrols of assigned areas within operations areas.
- Patrolled specific areas on foot and on motorized conveyance to respond promptly to calls for assistance.
- Composed reports on daily activities and incidents, which encompassed theft and damage to property, presence of unauthorized individuals and other unexpected situations.
- Diffused hostile situations with effective negotiation techniques.
- Directed and controlled crowds at base functions and organized and recorded facts to prepare incident reports.
- Provided 24-hour armed internal security for multiple events by monitoring security equipment and operational logbooks to control building access.
- Reviewed paperwork and case files submitted by subordinate officers to verify accuracy and conformance to strict policies.
- Advised commanding officers on weapons operations, capabilities and unforeseen operational problems.
- Prepared, planned for and coordinated execution of support missions to aid deployed forces and individuals.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Compiled employee records such as personal information, attendance, benefits, performance reviews, and terminations.
- Organized and maintained personnel records including new hire paperwork and changes to employment status.
- Coordinated with department heads to ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures.
- Ensured that employees received proper training on safety regulations and other relevant information necessary for their job duties.
- Assisted in the development of company policies regarding wage inquires, working conditions, and equal opportunity training.
- Served with enthusiasm and steadfast professionalism as the Schools Noncommissioned Officer for the company.
- Completed 87 schools packets; enabling unit readiness which helped Soldiers develop professionally.
- Ensured section readiness by making new Soldiers complete Assigned Duties school packets before joining their respective sections.
- Maintained an optimistic approach to the Army which encouraged Soldiers within the detachment to emulate their best work ethic.
- Tagged and towed over 300 abandoned vehicles on Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) while assigned to Traffic Enforcement Patrol (TEP).
- Worked special events and conducted numerous escorts for Very Important Persons (VIPs) and other visitors. Worked as a law enforcement patrol on.
- Helped keep JBLM, the largest joint base in the United States, safe and secure for the 200,000 Soldiers, Airmen, Family members, Civilians, and contractors.
- Served as the police operations liaison for a period of nine months.
- Rejuvenated the Law Enforcement packet system for the entire Battalion. Worked closely with all of the company liaisons to ensure that patrol operations were not compromised.
- Taught the company representatives multiple classes to ensure compliance as well as allow streamlined operations with packet updates.
Barista
Starbucks
Puyallup
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Greeted customers and took orders for coffee drinks, food items, and other beverages.
- Prepared specialty coffee drinks such as lattes, cappuccinos, macchiatos, mochas, and Americanos.
- Operated cash registers to process customer payments.
- Maintained a clean work environment by wiping down counters, washing dishes, and cleaning floors.
- Stocked shelves with ingredients needed to make coffee drinks.
- Ground beans for espresso shots according to individual customer specifications.
- Labeled containers of milk for use in coffee drinks according to expiration dates.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies and restocked when necessary.
- Provided excellent customer service by responding to inquiries quickly and professionally.
- Followed safety procedures while operating machinery such as grinders and espresso machines.
- Assisted in the preparation of baked goods including muffins, cookies, scones, cakes.
- Ensured all equipment was maintained in proper working order according to manufacturer's instructions.
- Organized workstations efficiently so that tasks could be completed quickly during peak hours.
- Developed creative recipes for signature coffees or blended drinks unique to the cafe.
- Maintained calm demeanor during high-volume periods and special events.
- Managed morning rush of customers daily with efficient, levelheaded customer service.
- Memorized recipes for specialty coffee beverages and seasonal offerings.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Described menu items to customers and suggested appealing products.
- Washed and cleaned coffee maker, french press and espresso machine to remove mineral and hard water deposits.
Carhop Server
Sonic
Puyallup, Washington
02.2016 - 01.2017
- Took orders, relayed orders to kitchen staff, and served food items to guests in a timely manner.
- Ensured that all orders were accurate and complete before serving them to customers.
- Provided excellent customer service by addressing customer concerns promptly and efficiently.
- Maintained knowledge of menu items, specials, promotions, pricing, and preparation methods.
- Stocked supplies such as condiments, utensils, napkins, straws. in designated areas.
- Assisted other team members when needed during busy times or special events.
- Adhered to health safety standards at all times while preparing food.
- Completed opening, closing and shift change tasks by following company guidelines.
- Kept customer and food preparation areas clean and well-organized.
- Verified orders and bagged items for easy transport.
- Completed orders by making specialty shakes and ice cream desserts.
- Maximized satisfaction by assisting customers with navigating menus and customizable combinations.
- Reported issues with customers and orders to supervisors.
- Handled food safely to protect customers from harmful bacteria and prevent losses or delays from dropped items.
- Trained new employees to perform duties.
- Circulated within assigned areas to assess and address customer needs, effectively prioritizing tasks during peak hours.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Science of Psychology And Behavioral Analysis
Purdue Global
Indianapolis, IN12-2028
Skills
- Espresso machine operation
- Ordering Procedures
- Beverage Preparation
- Physical Fitness
- Training Coordination
- Positive Attitude
- Critical Thinking
- Squad Leadership
- Secure Communication
- Risk Assessments
- Equipment Maintenance
- Equipment management
- Documentation And Reporting
- Team Supervision
- Teamwork and Loyalty
- Traffic Control
- Investigative skills
- Vehicle inspections
- Weapons Handling
- Patrol procedures
- Conflict de-escalation
- Topic research
- Paper writing
- Academic study
- Time Management
- Microsoft Excel
- Hardworking
- Mental health awareness
- Child development
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Childcare experience
- Toddler engagement
- Patience and empathy
- Storytelling talent
- Child supervision
- Child safety
- First aid and CPR
- Friendly and respectful
- Parent-Childcare Worker Communication
- Infant care
Timeline
Church Nursery Volunteer
Peak City Church
03.2025 - Current
Church Volunteer
Peak City Church
11.2024 - Current
Military Police Team Leader
Army
06.2017 - 11.2023
Barista
Starbucks
01.2017 - 05.2017
Carhop Server
Sonic
02.2016 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Science of Psychology And Behavioral Analysis
Purdue Global