Grace Flaherty
Rochester,MN
Summary
Adaptable Video Editor offering 8 years of video editing learning and success. Talent in assembling raw footage, reordering sequences and adjusting content to align with artistic vision. Aiming to leverage strong proficiency in Premier Pro and After Effects to add value to projects. I am a hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a video editing position. Ready to help the team achieve company goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Daycare Teacher
Bright Horizons
03.2020 - Current
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
Babysitter
Various Friends and Family
03.2014 - Current
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Communicated with parents regarding children's progress and development, raising any issues.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Planned fun outings and educational activities to keep children entertained.
- Provided support and guidance to children in conflict resolution.
Grocery Clerk
HyVee Foods
11.2018 - 02.2020
- Rotated grocery products ensuring that expired or spoiled items were immediately removed and adhered to "first in, first out" rule.
- Pleasantly greeted customers and provided prompt and courteous service.
- Removed trash, swept, and mopped floors for professional appearance.
- Retrieved items for customers and verified prices.
- Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
- Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
- Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors, and resolving discrepancies.
Barista
Starbucks
08.2018 - 11.2018
- Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
- Trained new team members with positive reinforcement and respectful, encouraging coaching.
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
- Operated espresso machines and commercial coffee brewers to create beverages.
- Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
- Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.
- Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
- Made and served brand-specific café beverages with focus on speed, quality and consistency.
- Restocked display cases with attractive arrangements to promote specialty food items like bagels and muffins.
- Used POS system to accurately enter orders and process payments.
- Prepared specialty drinks such as cappuccinos, lattes and mochas.
- Packaged bagels, muffins and other food items for customer purchase.
- Prevented infections and maintained store professionalism by cleaning and sanitizing work areas daily.
- Helped management keep adequate supply on hand by notifying of shortages.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Media Studies
University of Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, SD12-2025
Skills
- Curriculum development
- Reliable
- Progress reporting
- Story time, arts, and crafts
- Decision-making
- Storytelling and crafts
- Child care
- Behavior modeling
- Academic record keeping
- Health and safety
- Interactive lesson plans
- Positive reinforcement
- Cashier experience
- Accurate cash handling
- Removing trash
- Coffee brewing
- Quality control
- Team player
- Order taking
- Upholding discipline rules
- Certified in first aid and CPR
- Multitasking and organization
- Strong work ethic
- Age-appropriate routines
- Follows directions
- Dependability
- Emotional intelligence
- Creative problem solving
- Clear communication
Accomplishments
- Managed classroom of 10 children ages 16 months to two years and nine months, maintaining a safe, nurturing environment.
- Increased parents' happiness by taking on additional chores and relieving burdens.
- Won "Families Come First" award in 2022.
Timeline
Daycare Teacher
Bright Horizons
03.2020 - Current
Grocery Clerk
HyVee Foods
11.2018 - 02.2020
Barista
Starbucks
08.2018 - 11.2018
Babysitter
Various Friends and Family
03.2014 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Media Studies
University of Sioux Falls
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