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Gina Dragon

Reno,NV

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Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Family Nanny

Myself
Reno, NV
01.2017 - 02.2022
  • Created nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social and intellectual growth.
  • Planned recreational activities to enhance physical development and explore stimulating exercises.
  • Helped children discover enrichment activities to inspire imagination and creativity.
  • Aided with bathing, dressing, teeth brushing and diapering to promote healthy personal hygiene and good oral health.
  • Monitored playtime to prevent overuse of technology, television, or other influences.
  • Assisted children with completing homework and special assignments to improve academic performance.
  • Prepared nutritious meals, cleaned laundry and sanitized play areas.
  • Minimized TV and mobile device time by engaging children with games and physical books.
  • Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Transported children to and from school, extra-curricular activities and play-dates.
  • Followed routines to foster stability and structure in children's lives during parental absences.
  • Cooked nutritious meals to promote healthy diet and nutrition.
  • Regulated children's schedules to balance rest, learning and play.
  • Facilitated safe, caring and warm environment for children to stimulate development.
  • Bathed and dressed babies, changed diapers and prepared bottles and feeding equipment.
  • Provided safe transportation to and from activities and events.
  • Researched food allergies to understand and provide care and oversight.
  • Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.

Cashier

Burger King
Reno, NV
05.2015 - 02.2017
  • Preserved appearance of store by arranging and replenishing displays and merchandise racks.
  • Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and store promotions.
  • Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
  • Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
  • Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
  • Directed trash removal and sanitation procedures to keep aisles and register area organized.
  • Answered customer questions and provided store information.
  • Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
  • Collected payments and provided accurate change.
  • Processed sales transactions to prevent long customer wait times.
  • Scanned merchandise using point-of-sale system for accurate purchase totals.
  • Helped with purchases and signed customers up for rewards program.
  • Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
  • Used suggestive selling techniques to promote add-on sales.
  • Discounted purchases by scanning and redeeming coupons.
  • Tracked company inventories, moved excess stock and arranged products to improve sales.
  • Processed refunds for worn, damaged and broken merchandise.
  • Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
  • Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer services.

Manager

McDonald's Restaurant
Reno, NV
08.2014 - 03.2016
  • Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
  • Accomplished financial objectives by forecasting requirements, scheduling expenditures and preparing annual budgets.
  • Determined marketing strategies by reviewing operating and financial statements and departmental sales records.
  • Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
  • Communicated company directives and programs to associates and ensured all follow-up items were completed accurately and timely.
  • Maintained adequate staffing to meet objectives within budget.
  • Conducted quality, timely performance feedback and performance appraisals.
  • Exercised good judgment and decision-making in escalating concerns and resolving issues.
  • Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
  • Developed and implemented appropriate plans to resolve unfavorable trends and enhance sales.
  • Entered time and attendance logs in preparation for payroll.
  • Leveraged leadership skills to identify deficiencies and opportunities to improve policies, procedures and controls.
  • Assigned tasks to associates to fit skill levels and maximize team performance.
  • Created training modules and documentation to train staff.
  • Minimized staff turnover through appropriate selection, orientation and training.
  • Led team meetings and one-on-one coaching sessions to continuously improve performance.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.

Kitchen Staff Member

McDonald's Restaurant
Fallon, NV
03.2012 - 04.2014
  • Cleaned and sanitized frequently to maintain health code standards.
  • Assisted cook team by preparing sandwiches and salads.
  • Moved smoothly between different cooking stations to assist with meal preparations.
  • Checked stock regularly and discarded unsafe food to protect customers.
  • Observed food handling and sanitation procedures to safeguard against foodborne illnesses.
  • Received, rotated and replenished kitchen stock for team members.
  • Contributed to successful kitchen operations with smooth handling of daily checklists.
  • Unloaded food and supplies from delivery trucks to appropriate storage locations.
  • Readied vegetables and garnishes for meals.
  • Restocked pantry with nonperishable food items to prevent stock from running low.
  • Adhered fully to kitchen standards involving required portion sizes, individual recipe instructions and safe food handling procedures.
  • Acquired new skills to support team and further accommodate customer needs.
  • Monitored inventory to keep adequate stock of food items and supplies.
  • Operated industrial mixers and other food processing machinery to support kitchen operations.
  • Stored perishable food items in freezer or refrigerator to protect from spoilage.
  • Checked and recorded refrigerator and freezer temperatures to maintain food quality and freshness.
  • Followed recipes and customer requests to prepare meals.
  • Maintained order and cleanliness of work areas to conform with health codes.
  • Washed and sanitized plates using industrial dishwashers according to manufacturer instructions.
  • Partnered with chef to cook food and comply with food preservation guidelines.
  • Peeled and cut fruit and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
  • Cleaned and sterilized dishes, countertops and utensils to prevent bacteria growth.
  • Transported trash to dumpster, properly disposing of expired food items.
  • Prevented spoilage or cross-contamination by storing food in designated containers and areas.

Newspaper Deliverer

lahontan valley news
Fallon, NV
02.2011 - 12.2012
  • Promoted [Product or Service] at route locations to drive acquisition goals.
  • Drove delivery vehicles [Number] miles to serve [Number] customers.
  • Delivered customer orders and collected payments to keep accounts current.
  • Developed solid connections with customers to promote products.
  • Consulted with customers to gain feedback and improve deliveries.
  • Verified newspapers were bagged properly to prevent damage due to inclement weather.
  • Stored and organized [Type] newspapers according to zip code for distribution.
  • Kept detailed track of daily inventories and completed deliveries to decrease mistakes by [Number]%.
  • Verified that individual consumers and businesses received on-time newspapers.
  • Navigated with map and GPS to houses to deliver assigned newspapers.
  • Studied traffic and weather conditions to determine routes.
  • Kept and updated detailed vendor records to maximize printing and delivery.
  • Maintained records pertaining to driving expenses, mileage, gasoline, oil and tire changes.
  • Collected payment for newspaper deliveries from customers.
  • Listened to and resolved customer's complaints regarding products or services.
  • Updated detailed vendor records to maximize printing and delivery efficiency.
  • Communicated with customers regarding delivery requests, stoppages and restarts of paper delivery.
  • Adjusted routes in real time based on weather conditions and traffic hazards.
  • Recorded and turned in all information regarding payment collections for over [Number] customers.
  • Arrived at main facility to pick up newspapers and loaded up car to begin daily delivery route on time.
  • Alerted customers and supervisors of route delays in real time.
  • Reviewed routes and expected delivery time frames to determine proper order of deliveries and anticipate potential delays.
  • Promptly delivered newspapers to [Number] assigned locations [Number] times per week, resulting in [Number]% customer service ratings.
  • Loaded over [Number] newspapers into [Type] delivery vehicle daily.
  • Streamlined delivery procedures by organizing loads, updating routes and staying up-to-date with customer specifications.
  • Picked up unsold newspapers from over [Number] contracted vendors.
  • Performed pre- and post-trip safety inspections on work vehicle to record and report malfunctions

Cashier

McDonald's
Hawthorne, NV
06.2009 - 07.2011
  • Preserved appearance of store by arranging and replenishing displays and merchandise racks.
  • Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and store promotions.
  • Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
  • Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
  • Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
  • Directed trash removal and sanitation procedures to keep aisles and register area organized.
  • Answered customer questions and provided store information.
  • Verified customer age requirement for alcohol or tobacco purchases.
  • Collected payments and provided accurate change.
  • Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
  • Processed sales transactions to prevent long customer wait times.
  • Scanned merchandise using point-of-sale system for accurate purchase totals.
  • Helped with purchases and signed customers up for rewards program.
  • Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
  • Tracked company inventories, moved excess stock and arranged products to improve sales.
  • Discounted purchases by scanning and redeeming coupons.
  • Used suggestive selling techniques to promote add-on sales.
  • Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer services.
  • Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
  • Processed refunds for worn, damaged and broken merchandise.

Education

High School Diploma -

Earl Wooster High School
Reno, NV
06.2001

Skills

  • Social Integration
  • Activities Planning
  • Academic Support
  • Skill Building
  • Chore Assignments
  • Good Decision Making
  • Relationship Building
  • Critical Thinking
  • Microsoft Word
  • Creating Good Habits
  • Age-Appropriate Recreational Activities
  • Child Safety
  • Problem-Solving
  • Safety Instruction
  • Arts and Crafts
  • Computer Use
  • Paying Bills
  • Grocery Shopping
  • Homework Help
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Homework Support and Assistance
  • School Transportation
  • Housekeeping and Cleaning
  • Family Schedule Development
  • Behavior Modification Techniques
  • Early Childhood Development
  • Appointment Setting
  • Interpersonal Skill Development
  • Child Care Recordkeeping
  • Schedule Regulating
  • Behavior Modification
  • Discipline Programs
  • Time Management
  • First Aid
  • Creative Thinking
  • Parent Interaction
  • Problem Solving
  • Potty Training
  • Meal Preparation
  • Boundary Setting
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Behavior Modeling
  • Self-confidence Development
  • Promoting Good Behavior
  • Regulating Schedules
  • Praise and Encouragement
  • Rule Setting

Timeline

Family Nanny

Myself
01.2017 - 02.2022

Cashier

Burger King
05.2015 - 02.2017

Manager

McDonald's Restaurant
08.2014 - 03.2016

Kitchen Staff Member

McDonald's Restaurant
03.2012 - 04.2014

Newspaper Deliverer

lahontan valley news
02.2011 - 12.2012

Cashier

McDonald's
06.2009 - 07.2011

High School Diploma -

Earl Wooster High School
Gina Dragon