Lauren Ruff
Student
Lenexa,KS
Summary
Proactive assistant manager with leadership abilities, strategic planning expertise and problem-solving skills. Assists senior managers with accomplishing daily tasks by encouraging staff and coordinating resources. Leads by example and through open communication with managers and staff.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Language
Work History
2/3 Year Old Teacher
Green Meadows Preschool
Columbia , MO
11.2022 - Current
- Maintained a safe and clean classroom environment play by providing age appropriate activities, structure, and meticulous cleaning
- Communicated daily with parent about their child and progress made
- Incorporated many forms of play (music, reading, centers, group activities, art, etc.) to maximize children's abilities
- Assisted toddlers with diaper changes, potty training, and dressing
- Designed and followed weekly lesson plans
- Recognized and appropriately addressed behavioral issues
Assistant Manager Of Kids Club
Genesis Health Clubs
Olathe, Kansas
11.2019 - 11.2022
- Monitored children at a ratio of 12:1 ranging from ages 4 mo-12 yrs
- Created activities based on age and skill level to keep children entertained
- Observed staff interactions with children and provided guidance as needed
- Communicated with parents and addressed issues including injuries and behavior issues
- Conducted interviews and provided initial staff training
- Gave tours of the facility with and without children present
- Managed child check-in/out and nursery statistics
- Implemented safety measures and facility policies to help increase productivity
- Ensured work area was kept clean and organized
- Managed employees on a consistent basis to ensure kids club functioned properly
Soccer Coach
Soccer Shots
Lenexa, KS
02.2021 - 06.2021
- Followed company soccer curriculum for ages 2-8
- Worked in small structured group sessions to help children develop soccer skills, character, and love for the game
- Worked alongside parents to develop skills, as well as without
- Maintained equipment, facilities and inventory to avoid accidents, mishaps and damage
- Directed ambitious practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork.
Ice Cream Artist
Freezing Moo
Overland Park, KS
12.2018 - 10.2019
- Helped customers decide which flavor to choose according to preferences and tastes.
- Provided details on seasonal flavor availability, ice cream source, allergens and specials.
- Notified supervisor and peers of low product inventory and customer complaints.
- Delivered orders to ice cream dispensing area to communicate special requests.
- Processed sales transactions for cash, debit and credit purchases.
- Explained ice cream flavors, toppings, sundaes and other frozen concoctions to customers.
- Maintained separation between general use utensils and those used to dispense nuts and other food items known to cause allergic reactions.
- Greeted incoming customers and provided reliable, friendly customer service.
- Observed health code regulations and internal policies for cleaning and sanitizing.
- Filled out daily shift log to record amount of food prepared, used and leftover.
Education
High School Diploma -
Olathe Northwest High School
Olathe, KS 08.2017 - 05.2021
Pursuing Bachelor's of Science - Integrative Human Biology
Stephens College
Columbia, MO 08.2021 - 05.2022
Skills
Staff Management
Training
Managing routines
Licensed driver
Maintaining safe environment
Dependability
Childcare
Time management
Timeline
2/3 Year Old Teacher
Green Meadows Preschool
11.2022 - Current
Pursuing Bachelor's of Science - Integrative Human Biology
Stephens College
08.2021 - 05.2022
Soccer Coach
Soccer Shots
02.2021 - 06.2021
Assistant Manager Of Kids Club
Genesis Health Clubs
11.2019 - 11.2022
Ice Cream Artist
Freezing Moo
12.2018 - 10.2019
High School Diploma -
Olathe Northwest High School
08.2017 - 05.2021