Jade Root
Caldwell ,ID
Summary
Overcoming challenging circumstances from a young age, I have emerged as a resilient individual. Despite the loss of my mother at 12 and the absence of my father, I have developed into a hardworking and honest person. I take immense pride in my growth. Work has evolved beyond a mere means to an end for me; it now serves as a distraction from life's hardships and brings genuine enjoyment through connecting with others and embracing new experiences.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Retail Sales Associate
D&B Supply-Emmett, ID
Emmett, ID
01.2023 - Current
- Answering the phones, helping with back office work, Freight, one day sales we sold 300,000 worth of stuff
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
Preschool Teacher
Javal
Caldwell, ID
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Strengthened communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during circle time sessions.
Hostess
Red Lobster-Boise, ID
Boise, ID
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Trained and mentored new staff members to ensure consistent service quality and adherence to restaurant policies.
- Established a welcoming atmosphere by greeting guests promptly and professionally upon arrival.
- Streamlined the seating process for increased efficiency and reduced wait times for guests.
- Coordinated large parties and events, ensuring seamless service from arrival through departure.
- Took reservations by phone and walk-in, keeping scheduling demands, and kitchen output in time to avoid overbooking.
- Documented reservations, alerted servers, and managers of large groups and prepared seating.
- Monitored seating area and checked restrooms regularly to keep spotless.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to discuss operational improvements, share customer feedback, or address any challenges faced by the team.
Subway Sandwich Artist
Subway-McCall, ID
McCall, ID
01.2021 - 03.2022
Education
High school diploma -
American Homeschool
Remote02.2024
Skills
- Host/Hostess
- Busser
- Babysitting
- Front Desk
- Serving Experience
- Fundraising
- Tutoring
- Childcare
- Math
- Writing Skills
- Restaurant Experience
- Microsoft Office
- Food Service
- Cash Handling
- Organizational Skills
- Kitchen Experience
- Landscape (2 years)
- Senior care
- Senior Center
- Cash handling
- Supervising experience
- Serving
- Cash register
- Customer service
- Retail sales
- Heavy lifting
- Communication skills
- Front desk
Certification
Food Handler Certification, ServSafe
Timeline
Preschool Teacher
Javal
03.2024 - 08.2024
Retail Sales Associate
D&B Supply-Emmett, ID
01.2023 - Current
Hostess
Red Lobster-Boise, ID
01.2023 - 03.2023
Subway Sandwich Artist
Subway-McCall, ID
01.2021 - 03.2022
High school diploma -
American Homeschool