Grace Smith
Augusta,MI
Summary
Motivated student looking for real-world experience in food service. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Dependable, reliable and self-motivated. Friendly employee utilizes strong time management skills to provide prompt customer service.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center
Augusta, MIchigan
07.2021 - Current
- Assisted with special events or programs.
- Maintained clean, neat and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Supported staff with clerical work and other office tasks.
- Volunteered with groups and organizations to help make measurable differences for program recipients.
- Greeted visitors and answered questions about program, requirements and opportunities.
- Freed full-time employees up for more critical work by completing clerical tasks and office work.
Pet Sitter
Hickory Corners, MI
01.2019 - 10.2021
- Gave animals proper attention to promote secure environment in owner's absence.
- Exercised animals regularly with walks and rigorous play activities.
- Communicated professionally with pet owners via phone, email and text.
- Managed pet safety and wellness in owners' absence by securing yard gates and removing items that could make pets sick.
- Helped treat animal skin and eyes with ointments and other medications.
- Walked pets outside throughout each shift to prevent accidents in group play areas and on bedding.
- Administered parasite preventive, vitamins and supplements, and treatments for acute conditions.
- Followed pet care instructions for dietary needs and medication regimens.
- Supported animal wellbeing by caring for both physical and mental health needs through strategies such as regular exercise.
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards and grooming areas neat and clean.
- Monitored animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues.
- Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
Babysitter
Hickory Corners, MI
06.2018 - 06.2020
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands and share by leading by example.
- Fostered close relationships with children by discussing school, friends and hobbies.
- Maintained updated list of emergency contact information and child's health information in case of emergencies.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships.
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
Assistant to the Teacher
Richland Elementary
Richland, MI
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Organized program materials and documented attendance, incidents and other observations.
- Acclimated to teacher's needs to provide classroom coverage.
- Modeled positive behaviors to assist with learning.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
Education
General Education
Gull Lake High School
Richland, MI06.2023
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Adaptability and Dependability
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Positive Reinforcement Methods
- Proofreading and Editing
- Attention to Detail
- Feeding Animals
- Behavior Modeling
- Teacher Assistance
Timeline
Volunteer
Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center
07.2021 - Current
Pet Sitter
01.2019 - 10.2021
Assistant to the Teacher
Richland Elementary
01.2019 - 06.2019
Babysitter
06.2018 - 06.2020
General Education
Gull Lake High School
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