Juana Noemi Gomez Velasco
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Babysitter
Via Sitter Tree at The Gathering Church
02.2025 - Current
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Created a fun and educational atmosphere by incorporating age-appropriate games and activities that promoted learning while keeping children entertained.
- Communicated with parents regarding children's progress and development, raising any issues.
- Offered emotional support by actively listening to children''s concerns and responding empathetically while fostering their problem-solving abilities.
- Ensured proper hygiene among kids under my care by teaching them about personal cleanliness thus promoting good health habits.
- Fostered creativity through engaging arts and crafts projects, stimulating imagination and expression.
- Provided compassionate care during emergencies or illness, administering first aid when necessary and communicating promptly with parents regarding any concerns or incidents.
- Supported academic growth by assisting with homework assignments, enhancing comprehension, and providing additional resources as needed.
Volunteer Leader
Iglesia Gracias Total
05.2022 - 04.2025
- Enhanced youth engagement by organizing team-building activities and group discussions.
- Empowered youths to take ownership of their personal growth by encouraging them to lead workshops or contribute ideas for program improvements.
- Cultivated a culture of trust within the group through regular check-ins with individual participants about their experiences in the program.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of community service projects for youths to gain practical experience and give back to their communities.
- Cultivated trusting relationships with youth to support their spiritual growth. Coordinated youth events and programs.
- Led Bible studies and mentored youth in biblical literacy.
- Managed social media engagement. Organized and participated in youth activities and provided guidance in conflict resolution, navigating challenges, and exploring college/scholarship opportunities.
- Offered translation services (Quiche, Spanish, English).
Warehouse Package Handler
Package Handler
02.2025 - 03.2025
- Efficiently loaded and unloaded packages, ensuring proper handling and placement.
- Accurately sorted and scanned packages according to destination and tracking systems.
- Managed inventory levels through diligent tracking and organization, contributing to accurate stock management.
- Supported a safe and productive work environment by following operational guidelines and safety protocols.
Volunteer
James Lane Allen Elementary School
02.2024 - 12.2024
- Provided tutoring and mentoring in reading, writing, and math. Assisted teachers with classroom activities, materials preparation, and student support. Supported library operations by organizing books and aiding students. Helped with the setup and execution of school events. Assisted with administrative tasks in the school office.
- Supported HR functions by contacting parents, managing copying needs, and distributing classroom snacks.
- Provided Spanish-to-English translation and assisted parents with student registration.
Restaurant Host
Perico's Mexican Restaurant
01.2020 - 12.2024
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
- Coordinated large party reservations, ensuring adequate staffing levels and table arrangements to accommodate group needs effectively.
- Ensured all guests received menus, silverware, and necessary table accompaniments promptly upon seating to expedite the dining process.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Trained new host staff members on company policies, procedures, and best practices to maintain consistent service standards across shifts.
- Responsible for welcoming and seating guests according to table availability, server rotation, and guest requests.
- Maintained a positive guest experience by ensuring tables were professionally cleaned and menus were presentable.
After School Program Assistant
The Floating Fox
08.2023 - 10.2024
- Supported the academic success of students by providing homework assistance and study tips.
- Enhanced student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects in after-school programs.
- Collaborated with teachers to identify students who may benefit from additional support or enrichment in the after-school program setting.
- Created fun, age-appropriate activities for school-age children.
- Connected and frequently communicated with students and parents regarding programs, policies, and individual needs.
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Provided comprehensive care and engaging activities for students aged 3-13, including safe after-school pickup, supervised snack time with daily interaction, facilitating creative craft sessions and yoga, introductory Spanish instruction (writing, speaking, listening, reading), and homework assistance in writing, reading, and drawing.
Volunteer Mentor
Latino Leadership & College Experience Camp
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Guided middle and high school students through college and scholarship applications (including Kahea and FAFSA).
- Served as a translator for hospital visits and form completion.
- Provided language support in Spanish and English.
- Assisted individuals with passport and ID processes and job application paperwork.
Restaurant Waiter
Cilantro Restaurant Mexican
06.2021 - 02.2022
- Managed all aspects of table service, including efficient order taking (written and digital), timely and accurate food and beverage delivery with attention to presentation, and seamless payment processing.
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
- Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
- Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.
- Supervised dining table set-up to prepare for diversity of event types, following strict service standards.
- Checked guests' identification before serving alcoholic beverages.
- Monitored patrons for alcohol intake to appropriate levels and took measures to curtail inappropriate behavior.
Restaurant Busser
Perico's Mexican Restaurant.
01.2020 - 02.2021
- Kept close eye on customers to quickly spot leaving guests and clear tables for future patrons.
- Maintained a clean and safe dining environment by sweeping floors, wiping down surfaces, and keeping walkways clear of debris.
- Efficiently cleared tables by removing used dishes, glassware, and utensils promptly after guests finished dining.
- Prepared tables for new guests by resetting silverware, glassware, and napkins according to established standards.
- Maintained table readiness by consistently refilling salt, pepper, and condiment containers.
- Provided proactive support to servers by refilling water glasses, delivering food orders to tables, and communicating guest needs.
- Worked quickly, communicated with other staff and always looked for better ways of completing tasks to improve productivity and keep tables ready for incoming guests.
- Collected trash, wiped up spills, and removed trays to maintain fresh and clean customer areas.
- Trained new staff in bussing and cleaning procedures.
- Pitched in extra hours and helped other staff during unexpected times of high volume to improve seating availability and food delivery to tables.
- Enhanced overall restaurant presentation through constant upkeep of common areas such as entryways, waiting areas, coat rooms, and restrooms.
House Painter
Painting Associates
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Painter's Assistant: Provided comprehensive support to painting teams, including surface preparation, material handling, and site maintenance.
- Surface Preparation & Painting: Thoroughly prepared interior/exterior surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, patching imperfections, and masking adjacent areas to ensure a professional finish. Applied paint using various techniques to achieve desired coverage and appearance.
Education
Associate of Arts - Education
Bluegrass Community And Technical College
Lexington, KY12-2025
High School Diploma -
High School
Paris, KY05-2022
Skills
- Customer service
- Order taking
- Cleanliness
- Service quality
- Patience and empathy
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Strong work ethic
- Critical thinking
- Following directions
- Reliability
- Dependability
- Flexible scheduling
- Maintaining safe environment
- Attention to detail
- Child supervision
- Toddler care experience
- Childcare
- Active listening
- Activity planning
- School-age children experience
- Homework assistance
- Creative problem solving
- Follows directions
Certification
- Policy Practice Certificate Course | Completed through CSWE Learning Academy | February 2024
- Certificate of Completion: Improving Cultural Competency for Behavioral Health Professionals | Ciné-Med Inc. | September 2024 (4 CE Contact Hours, NASW Approved)
Scholarships & Awards
- Academic Success Scholarship
- Toyota Scholarship
- First Generation Women Achiever of the Bluegrass Scholarship
- Judy Johnson Scholarship
Languages
English
Spanish
Quiché
Timeline
Babysitter
Via Sitter Tree at The Gathering Church
02.2025 - Current
Warehouse Package Handler
Package Handler
02.2025 - 03.2025
Volunteer Mentor
Latino Leadership & College Experience Camp
06.2024 - 08.2024
Volunteer
James Lane Allen Elementary School
02.2024 - 12.2024
After School Program Assistant
The Floating Fox
08.2023 - 10.2024
Volunteer Leader
Iglesia Gracias Total
05.2022 - 04.2025
Restaurant Waiter
Cilantro Restaurant Mexican
06.2021 - 02.2022
Restaurant Host
Perico's Mexican Restaurant
01.2020 - 12.2024
Restaurant Busser
Perico's Mexican Restaurant.
01.2020 - 02.2021
House Painter
Painting Associates
01.2019 - 03.2020
Associate of Arts - Education
Bluegrass Community And Technical College
High School Diploma -
High School
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