Leah Stricklin
Midwest City
Summary
An extremely warm, caring and nurturing child care provider known for creating an enriching environment for children to thrive. A kind and nurturing child care provider with over six years of experience working with children aged 1-8. Worked with children on various arts and crafts activities and team-oriented games to help them develop hand-eye coordination and collaboration social skills. I'm a dependable and team-oriented Childcare Provider bringing flexibility, outstanding work ethic and experience necessary for Child Care environments.
Overview
2023
2023
years of professional experience
Work History
Child and Youth Program Assistant
CDC West- Tinker AFB
2023 - 2025
- Delivered high level of care, assistance and supervision to children in compliance with organization's rules and policies.
- Boosted parent satisfaction through consistent communication regarding their child''s progress and achievements.
- Communicated effectively with children, fellow staff members and parents by utilizing active listening and interpersonal skills.
- Fostered a safe and nurturing environment for children to learn, play, and grow in both indoor and outdoor settings.
- Developed strong relationships with parents by providing timely feedback on their child's progress while addressing any concerns promptly.
- Developed and implemented fun, educational activities for children of varying ages.
Freight Team Member/Cashier/Stocker
Big Lots
05.2021 - 12.2022
- Prepared orders, picking material and staging product for smooth loading.
- Managed efficient cargo sorting, routing items to correct destination or storage location.
- Routed freight accurately by adding labels and processing related paperwork.
- Provided fast, friendly and effective Customer Service.
Cleaning Crew Member
Stathakis
12.2020 - 04.2021
- Kept work and common areas neat and organized to maximize productivity, alleviate potential accidents and promote professional workspace.
- Identified issues and solutions to eliminate backlog and maximize workflows.
- Collaborated positively with peers and other staff members to maintain friendly, supportive and cooperative work and a clean atmosphere.
Assistant Manager
Dollar Tree
03.2020 - 10.2020
- Optimized inventory for maximum revenue generation.
- Coordinated employee schedules to provide adequate staff coverage.
- Leadership, problem solving and organization skills.
- Supervising, training and motivating employees.
Childcare Provider
In-home Childcare
08.2016 - 01.2020
- Supported children's cognitive, social and emotional development with quality childcare.
- Minimized spread of infectious diseases using proper cleaning.
- Met needs of children of different ages with developmentally-appropriate activities.
- Entertained children with diverse daily activities and special events.
- Balanced rest, play and learning with effective scheduling.
Childcare Provider
In-Home Childcare
03.2014 - 05.2016
- Encouraged children to create, explore and learn with confidence.
- Reported child's activities, demeanor and health concerns to parents at pickup.
- Read stories and played age-appropriate games with children in care.
- Met needs of children of different ages.
- Balanced rest, play and learning with effective scheduling.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Westwood Hills Nursing Home
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Improved patient quality of life by assisting with daily living activities.
- Protected patients by monitoring conditions and promptly reporting problems to RNs.
- Kept patients clean, dry, and properly cared for under direction of registered nurses.
- Provided excellent interpersonal daily living hygiene care for patients.
- Kept records of daily logs for patients, verbal and written communication.
Child Care Provider
Christian Community Childcare
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Balanced rest, play and learning with effective scheduling.
- Communicated child's activities, behavior and changes to parents at pickup.
- Created lesson plans appropriate for each age group.
- Maintained safe play environment.
Customer Care Associate
Gamma Healthcare
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Answered customer questions about policies and procedures with friendly and knowledgeable approach.
- Verified and logged high volume of daily data, tracking accounts and updating personal information.
- Demonstrated excellent internal communication.
- Documented all call information according to standard operating policies and procedures.
- Updated records with details of customer interactions and transactions.
- Set up customer accounts in system and updated details to reflect current information.
Front End Food Cashier/ Fuel Center Cashier
Kroger
08.2009 - 12.2011
- Completed cleaning and sanitizing tasks, following company protocols and regulations.
- Assisted customers with obtaining best possible prices, advising on coupons, promotions and price-matching guarantees.
- Performed fast financial transactions to minimize long register lines.
- Enabled strong sales by keeping lines clean, organized and well-merchandised.
- Helped keep store operating at peak levels.
Education
Diploma - undefined
PBHS
Poplar Bluff, Missouri05.2010
Skills
- Creativity
- Communication
- Problem Solving
- Time management
- Organization
- Management
- Child Development
- Compassion
LANGUAGE
English - Native
Timeline
Freight Team Member/Cashier/Stocker
Big Lots
05.2021 - 12.2022
Cleaning Crew Member
Stathakis
12.2020 - 04.2021
Assistant Manager
Dollar Tree
03.2020 - 10.2020
Childcare Provider
In-home Childcare
08.2016 - 01.2020
Childcare Provider
In-Home Childcare
03.2014 - 05.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
Westwood Hills Nursing Home
01.2013 - 12.2013
Child Care Provider
Christian Community Childcare
01.2012 - 01.2013
Customer Care Associate
Gamma Healthcare
01.2011 - 01.2012
Front End Food Cashier/ Fuel Center Cashier
Kroger
08.2009 - 12.2011
Diploma - undefined
PBHS
Child and Youth Program Assistant
CDC West- Tinker AFB
2023 - 2025
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