Jennifer Clarke
Colorado Springs
Summary
Developing exceptional customer service and multitasking abilities in high-energy hospitality environment. Thrives in fast-paced settings, excelling in managing guest interactions and coordinating logistics. Seeking to transition into new field, leveraging these skills to contribute to dynamic team.
Currently, a dedicated Child Caregiver with extensive experience in special needs care, including administering medication and fostering emotional growth. Proven ability to communicate effectively with children and parents, ensuring a supportive environment. Skilled in early childhood development and CPR training, I adapt quickly to dynamic situations, enhancing child safety and well-being.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Caregiver
Private Home
Peyton, CO
04.2025 - Current
- Administer medications to the child with epilepsy.
- Effectively communicate with a mentally challenged child who has autism.
- Communicate effectively with parents about children's progress and behaviors.
Live-In Nanny
Private Home
Colorado Springs, CO
06.2024 - 03.2025
- Provided attentive care and supervision for children in home environment.
- Developed and implemented daily schedules.
- Assisted with meal preparation, ensuring nutritional needs were met.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's progress and needs.
- Adapted quickly to changing routines, demonstrating flexibility in caregiving approach.
- Maintained cleanliness by performing housekeeping duties such as laundry, dishes, tidying up play areas.
- Administered medications or provided basic first aid when required, ensuring proper care of the child's health needs.
- Adapted swiftly to changes in family dynamics or schedules.
- Managed behavioral issues effectively, implementing appropriate disciplinary actions.
- Fostered emotional growth and social skills through consistent daily routines and clear communication.
BOH Trainer
Chick-fil-A
Colorado Springs, CO
12.2022 - 06.2024
- Trained team members on food safety protocols and Chick-fil-A operational standards.
- Developed and implemented training materials to enhance employee onboarding processes.
- Mentored new hires, fostering a collaborative learning environment in back-of-house operations.
- Collaborated with management to adapt training materials according to changing industry trends or business needs, ensuring relevance and effectiveness of course content.
- Successfully learned every BOH position possible, and completed tasks very well.
Hostess, Lead Food Runner, EXPO, Table Busser
Rib & Chop House
Colorado Springs, CO
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Greeted and seated guests promptly to ensure a welcoming atmosphere.
- Managed reservation system, optimizing table turnover and guest flow.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to communicate special requests and dietary needs.
- Trained new hostesses and bussers on front-of-house procedures and customer service standards.
- Expedited and assembled trays of food to be ran.
- Assisted servers with their tables when needed.
Education
Certified Medical Assistant - Healthcare
Pikes Peak Community College
Colorado Springs, CO05.2026
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Time- management
- Collaborative interpersonal skills
- CPR certification
- BLS certification
- First aid certification
- Completed interpersonal relationships course
- Special needs experience
- Administering medication experience
- Cleaning and sterilizing equipment
- Early childhood education
- Early childhood development
- Child safety awareness and procedures
- Punctual and reliable
- RMA certification in progress
Timeline
Child Caregiver
Private Home
04.2025 - Current
Live-In Nanny
Private Home
06.2024 - 03.2025
BOH Trainer
Chick-fil-A
12.2022 - 06.2024
Hostess, Lead Food Runner, EXPO, Table Busser
Rib & Chop House
05.2022 - 12.2022
Certified Medical Assistant - Healthcare
Pikes Peak Community College