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Gracie Christensen

Lima,OH

Summary

I am passionate about working with children and creating a positive, nurturing environment that promotes their growth and development. With a deep appreciation for the importance of early childhood education, I am eager to contribute my skills and enthusiasm to a daycare setting. My experience in childcare, combined with my patience, creativity, and strong communication skills, enables me to engage children in fun, educational activities, while ensuring their safety and well-being. I am committed to supporting each child’s unique needs, and helping them build a strong foundation for learning and social development. I am excited about the opportunity to join a daycare team, where I can make a meaningful impact on children’s lives, while collaborating with others who share my passion for early childhood education. Working at a daycare will provide me with valuable hands-on experience in early childhood development, communication, and behavior management, all of which will help me build a strong foundation for a future career as a speech pathologist by enhancing my ability to work with children in a enaging and supportive setting.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

President Ambassador

Bluffton University
Bluffton, OHIO
08.2024 - Current
  • Represent Bluffton by networking and attending social events.
  • Give campus tours to potential students.
  • Assist in the admissions department.
  • Work Orientations.

Marbeck Desk Manager

Bluffton University
Bluffton, OH
08.2023 - Current
  • Answer calls, and transfer people to the appropriate recipients.
  • Manage mail and packages.
  • Help students get into mailboxes.
  • Direct visitors to the locations they are looking for.
  • Answer frequently asked questions.

Stylist

Maurices
Kenton, OH
06.2023 - Current

Customer Service:

  • Greet and assist customers in a friendly, professional manner.
  • Provide product recommendations, and answer any customer inquiries.
  • Maintain a positive shopping experience by resolving customer concerns or complaints promptly.
  • Ensure customer satisfaction by offering assistance with sizing, fitting, and locating merchandise.

Store maintenance and organization:

  • Organize and fold clothing displays to keep the store looking neat, inviting, and appealing.
  • Replenish stock on the sales floor, and ensure items are appropriately labeled and priced.
  • Assist with visual merchandising, ensuring that clothing is presented in an attractive, accessible manner.
  • Ensure that the sales floor, fitting rooms, and storage areas are tidy and well-organized.

Other:

  • Running Registrars
  • Team collaboration.
  • Stock/Inventory
  • Ensure proper documentation for all transactions.
  • Closing operations, cleaning.

Babysitting

Roxanne Radar
Lima, OH
01.2021 - 08.2023

I looked after a 4-year-old girl and an 8-year-old boy.

Supervision and Safety:

  • Ensure the children are safe, and supervised at all times.
  • Follow any specific safety protocols set by parents, such as using car seats, monitoring pool areas, or keeping dangerous items out of reach.

Engagement and Entertainment:

  • Provide age-appropriate activities, including games, crafts, reading, and outdoor play.
  • Engage the children in interactive and stimulating activities that promote learning and development.

Meal Preparation and Feeding:

  • Prepare snacks, meals, and drinks as needed, following any dietary restrictions or preferences outlined by the parents.

Behavior Management:

  • Implement the parents' guidelines for discipline and behavior management.
  • Use positive reinforcement to encourage good behavior and follow appropriate methods for managing challenging behaviors.

Nap and bedtime routine (if applicable):

  • Ensure children are ready for bed at the appropriate time and are comfortable.

Communication with Parents:

  • Keep parents informed about their child’s activities, meals, and any notable events or behavior during the sitting period.
  • Follow any special instructions provided by parents regarding routines, discipline, or health concerns.
  • Report any accidents or emergencies immediately.

Light Housekeeping (if requested):

  • Tidy up after activities, including cleaning up toys and dishes.
  • Help with light household chores as agreed upon with the parents, such as laundry or tidying the children’s play area.

Pizza Maker

Rams Roost Pizza
McGuffey, OH
01.2022 - 05.2023
  • Made Pizzas upon order.
  • Packaged and bagged cooked food and prepared items.
  • Performed daily maintenance tasks on kitchen equipment such as cleaning fryers or grills.
  • Rotated stock items so that oldest product was used first.
  • Greeted customer and took their orders.

Education

High School Diploma -

Upper Scioto Valley
McGuffey, Ohio
05-2023

Bachelor of Science - Speech-Language Pathology

Bluffton University
Bluffton, OH

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Organization
  • Time management
  • Patience and flexibility
  • Empathy and positive reinforcement
  • Multitasking
  • Problem solving
  • Dependability
  • Playfulness and Creativity
  • Childcare experience

Accomplishments

I have been a 4.0 student all of my academic career and have made the Dean's list all four of the semesters that I have completed.

References

Sarah Piper- (567) 674-2009

Darlene Mussleman- (567) 208-8318

Paula Manns- (419) 233-5020 

Cary Oen- (419) 234-0390

Timeline

President Ambassador

Bluffton University
08.2024 - Current

Marbeck Desk Manager

Bluffton University
08.2023 - Current

Stylist

Maurices
06.2023 - Current

Pizza Maker

Rams Roost Pizza
01.2022 - 05.2023

Babysitting

Roxanne Radar
01.2021 - 08.2023

High School Diploma -

Upper Scioto Valley

Bachelor of Science - Speech-Language Pathology

Bluffton University
Gracie Christensen