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Kiara Pitts

Chicago,IL

Summary

Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Daycare Assistant

Debbie Jones
Chicago, IL
06.2021 - 08.2024
  • Observed and monitored children to identify developmental strengths and target enrichment activities.
  • Managed crafts and other hands-on activities to engage kids and promote development.
  • Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
  • Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children.
  • Cared for children ages 6 months to 12 years old.
  • Communicated with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors.
  • Introduced learning activities and imaginative play to teach children to explore.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans and activities for children of various ages.
  • Observed behavioral issues to alert parents or guardians.

Team Member

Old Navy
Chicago, IL
09.2019 - 10.2021
  • Developed positive customer relationships through friendly greeting and excellent service.
  • Participated in and contributed to meetings by sharing concerns and ideas for improvements.
  • Processed and retrieved customer special orders.
  • Addressed customer needs, responding to specific requests.
  • Looked for ways to go above and beyond job requirements.
  • Stayed informed of company and store updates from leadership.
  • Contributed to team safety and productivity by removing safety hazards and keeping areas neat and well-stocked.
  • Operated hoists and heavy tools to move and attach parts.
  • Worked hard to learn required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
  • Built and maintained working relationships with peers and upper management.
  • Stacked labeled packages onto pallets and wrapped with shrink wrap to prepare for shipping.

Kitchen Line Cook

Cook County Jail
Chicago, IL
06.2020 - 08.2021
  • Maintained hygienic kitchen with regular mopping, disinfecting workspace and washing utensils and glassware.
  • Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
  • Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator.
  • Followed proper food handling methods and maintained correct temperature of food products.

Packing, Shipping, and Receiving Assembler

Elite Staffing Services
Chicago, IL
04.2020 - 05.2021
  • Followed safety and quality protocols, and lean processes to minimize accidents.
  • Inspected product on lines for conformance to predetermined quality specifications.
  • Reported defective materials to department supervisors for immediate remediation.
  • Maintained detailed production log identifying materials used, wastage and rejects.
  • Restocked packaging items and tracked boxes, tape and fill materials from inventory.
  • Assembled finished product for shipment by packing, crating, loading and securing items.
  • Minimized waste and lag times by maintaining orderly and clean work area and equipment.
  • Directed warehouse team in stocking merchandise, pulling orders and setting up loads.
  • Checked customer orders, labeling and documentation prior to shipment to avoid delays.

Education

High School Diploma -

Bowen High School
Chicago, IL
06-2017

Skills

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Hardworking and Reliable
  • Early education
  • Early Childhood Development
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Infant Care
  • Activity Planning
  • Customer Service
  • Loss Prevention
  • Product Knowledge
  • Display Setup
  • Truck loading
  • Packaging
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Package scanning
  • Packing boxes
  • Product sealing
  • Truck loading and unloading

Timeline

Daycare Assistant

Debbie Jones
06.2021 - 08.2024

Kitchen Line Cook

Cook County Jail
06.2020 - 08.2021

Packing, Shipping, and Receiving Assembler

Elite Staffing Services
04.2020 - 05.2021

Team Member

Old Navy
09.2019 - 10.2021

High School Diploma -

Bowen High School
Kiara Pitts