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Irina Lawrence
Education
Chicopee,MA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level education position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Industrious educator with solid history of successfully stepping into diverse classroom environments and supporting students with solid lectures, discussions and activities. Implement intervention strategies and discipline management techniques to enhance student success. Trained in attendance, assessment and grading requirements.
Overview
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Self-employedChicopee, MA
SAH mom
11.2010 - Current
Job overview
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Set up new sales displays each week with fresh merchandise.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Inspected dishes and utensils for cleanliness.
- Checked guests' identification before serving alcoholic beverages.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Took children to extra-curricular activities and on outings to approved locations.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- Assisted older kids with homework, school projects and chores.
- Helped children learn how to complete small chores appropriate for age level.
- Led indoor and outdoor activities to entertain and occupy children.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
BIG EChicopee, MA
BIG E seasonal
09.2005 - 09.2015
Job overview
- Managed customer accounts to secure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Trained and mentored new sales representatives.
- Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through outstanding service delivery.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive understanding of products, services and competitors to enhance sales presentations.
- Developed and implemented sales strategies to increase profits.
- Used customer insights to develop innovative sales strategies to increase sales.
- Met with existing customers and prospects to discuss business needs and recommend optimal solutions.
- Generated new leads through networking and attending industry events.
Williamansett Chicopee, MA
CNA
01.2009 - 04.2009
Job overview
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
Taco BellChicopee, MA
Taco Bell
01.2007 - 02.2009
Job overview
- Processed orders on POS system and accepted cash and charge payments.
- Performed food preparation responsibilities to meet franchise standards for quantities, speed, and packaging.
- Greeted customers promptly and took orders to keep flow of traffic moving.
- Wiped counters and sanitized equipment to maintain clean food prep and dining areas.
- Promptly resolved customer complaints, escalating major issues to supervisor.
- Provided support to crew members, facilitating quick food preparation and delivery.
- Made change and returned correct cash and coin to patrons.
- Filled out daily shift log to record amount of food prepared, used and leftover.
- Observed customer purchases in line and differentiated between standard portions.
- Delivered exceptional service as illustrated through multiple positive Yelp reviews.
- Loaded dishwasher with china and thoroughly hand-washed dishes, pans and utensils to tidy up serving line.
- Backed up servers by setting up trays and completing some food deliveries.
- Loaded food, dishes and utensils on carts and trays to transport from designated food preparation areas to designated tables.
- Reconciled receipt totals, cash and credit payments to address shortages.
- Kept pastry and dessert case stocked with fresh selections and arranged to entice orders.
- Restocked workstations with supplies and food display cases with fresh selections to decrease customer waiting during busy periods.
- Trained newly hired employees on routine tasks and customer service.
- Followed food safety procedures outlined in company policies and health and sanitation regulations to prevent food borne illness.
- Brewed coffee and tea and changed out drink station syrups.
- Prepared salads, soups and sandwiches for customers.
- Prepared recipe ingredients by washing, peeling, cutting, and measuring.
- Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
- Documented customer orders and conveyed special requests to kitchen staff.
- Readied customers' take-out orders in secure bags with appropriate amounts of condiments, silverware and napkins.
Education
STCC Springfield, MA
Associate of Arts from Pre-nursing
05.2010
West Springfield High SchoolWest Springfield, MA
GED
07.2006
Skills
- Mobile Devices
- Structural Limits
- Running Errands
- Behavior Modeling
- Chore Monitoring
- Professional Babysitter
- Russian speaking
- Family Support
- Event and Activity Planning
- Housekeeping
- Household Chores
- Newborn Care
- Effective Team Leader
- Enrichment Activities
- Paying Bills
- Diet and Nutrition
- Client Needs Assessment
- Qualified Child Tutor
- Housekeeping Duties
- Emergency Situations
- Childcare Techniques
Hiking, beach, family, traveling
I love my family and I love hiking asdmuch as possible. I love the beach and traveling to new places. I am also passionate about education and real estate.
Languages
Ukrainian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
SAH mom
Self-employed
11.2010 - Current
CNA
Williamansett
01.2009 - 04.2009
Taco Bell
Taco Bell
01.2007 - 02.2009
BIG E seasonal
BIG E
09.2005 - 09.2015
STCC
Associate of Arts from Pre-nursing
West Springfield High School
GED
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