KAITLYN JACOBS
Burlington,VT
Summary
Small business owner with several years of experience in budgeting, decision-making, and customer acquisition. Skilled in applying emotional intelligence to improve client communication and service outcomes. Highly motivated on learning new skills to support work with vulnerable individuals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
OWNER
Essentially Yours VT
Burlington, Vermont
2019.11 - Current
- Created an efficient cleaning routine.
- Collaborated with clients to identify and address specific cleaning needs and preferences.
- Provided extra deep cleaning services as requested by clients for thorough cleaning..
- Cleaned and disinfected bathrooms, including dusting light bulbs and wiping down cabinets.
- Cleaned kitchen areas, including counters, floors, and cabinet facings for a tidy environment.
- Swept, vacuumed, and mopped all floor surfaces to ensure cleanliness.
- Dusted all furniture, including underneath and sides, to remove dust accumulation.
- Removed cobwebs and dusted baseboards to maintain a clean environment.
- Cleaned window sills and wiped down doors to remove dust and smudges.
- Cleaned all glass surfaces, ensuring removal of smudges and streaks from windows.
- Emptied trash bins and replaced bags to maintain cleanliness in designated areas.
- Organized areas by picking up items and making beds for a tidy environment.
DAYCARE ASSISTANT
Amelia Hart
2016.01 - 2019.01
- Coordinated academic and nonacademic activities to foster children’s development and engagement.
- Monitored children's progress and addressed challenges to support individual learning needs.
- Engaged with parents to discuss children's activities, policies, and daily experiences to enhance communication and partnership.
- Administered meals to children at scheduled times to ensure proper nutrition.
- Arrange childcare setting to ensure physical safety of children.
HEAD TEACHER
Little Lakers
2015.01 - 2016.01
- Designed and led developmentally appropriate activities that enhanced physical, mental, and social skills through games, arts and crafts, music, and storytelling.
- Taught basic skills such as color and shape recognition and social skills.
- Ensured safe play environment, fostering security and comfort for one-year-olds.
- Supported children with dressing and changing diapers promptly and hygienically, promoting independence and well-being.
- Observed and monitored children's play activities.
- Communicated with the parents or guardians of children about daily activities, behaviors, and related issues.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment.
- Arrange childcare or educational settings to ensure physical safety of children.
OWNER
K's Kiddos
2014.01 - 2015.01
- Planned, directed, and coordinated the academic and nonacademic activities of a childcare center.
- Monitored children's progress and assisted in resolving challenges to support development.
- Collected and processed fees from parents for childcare services, and was responsible for overall budget.
- Conferred with parents to discuss activities, policies, and behavioral or learning concerns.
- Maintained service records for each child.
- Supervised children's playtime activities.
- Prepared and administered meals.
HEAD TEACHER – Infant Room
Bay Kids
2012.01 - 2013.01
- Created a safe play environment to foster children's exploration and learning.
- Monitored and guided children's play activities to enhance social skills and development.
- Supported children's comfort by promptly dressing them and changing diapers, promoting their well-being.
- Communicated with the parents or guardians of children about daily activities, behaviors, and related issues.
- Arrange childcare or educational settings to ensure physical safety of children.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment.
- Maintained service records.
SALES ASSOCIATE
Radio Shack
2007.01 - 2012.01
- Greeted customers and assisted with sales needs.
- Guided customers in locating desired merchandise to ensure a positive shopping experience.
- Described merchandise and explained use, operation, and care of merchandise to customers
- Computed pricing and processed cash or credit payments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Burlington High School
52 Institute Road, Burlington VT 054082008-06
Burlington Tech
52 Institute Road, Burlington VT, 054082008-06
Skills
- Budget management
- Health and safety
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Customer service
- Active listening
- Compassionate
Timeline
OWNER
Essentially Yours VT
2019.11 - Current
DAYCARE ASSISTANT
Amelia Hart
2016.01 - 2019.01
HEAD TEACHER
Little Lakers
2015.01 - 2016.01
OWNER
K's Kiddos
2014.01 - 2015.01
HEAD TEACHER – Infant Room
Bay Kids
2012.01 - 2013.01
SALES ASSOCIATE
Radio Shack
2007.01 - 2012.01
High School Diploma -
Burlington High School
Burlington Tech