Lila Buxton
Nashville,TN
Summary
Motivated student currently working towards a PHD in developmental psychology. Adept at organizing peer reviewed resources, equipment and materials for research team. Reliable individual with skills and experience as research assistant. Smart and committed to developmental science and offering exceptional drive. Organized childcare professional exceptional at staying organized and managing hectic schedules. Adheres to kind and compassionate approach when dealing with discipline issues. Versatile and adaptable in conducting errands, cooking, changing diapers and entertaining children according to parental specifications. Reliable and supportive member of house operations, assisting family with daily needs for over three years.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bakery Associate
Mulberry Kitchen And Bakery
10.2023 - 06.2024
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing outstanding service and maintaining a clean, welcoming environment.
- Improved bakery efficiency through effective time management and prioritization of over 30 tasks.
- Created unique and visually appealing displays by hand for special occasions and seasonal promotions.
- Communicated with team members to ensure consistent product quality and adherence to company and FDA standards.
- Increased sales 50% by recommending complementary items and promoting daily specials to customers.
- Maintained proper inventory levels by conducting hourly stock checks.
- Ensured food safety compliance by following strict guidelines for storage, handling, and preparation of baked goods.
- Exceeded productivity goals while maintaining high-quality standards for all baked goods produced.
- Reduced waste by accurately measuring ingredients and implementing portion control during preparation
Professional Nanny
Kelly And Sam Susen
08.2021 - 06.2024
- Enhanced children's cognitive development by implementing engaging educational activities for 7+ hours at a time.
- Promoted healthy eating habits for improved nutrition and prepared 3+ nutritious meals daily.
- Fostered and maintained strong relationships with the family by prioritizing open communication and trust building.
- Supported children's social-emotional growth by creating a nurturing environment and addressing individual needs of 2+ children.
- Developed and maintained age-appropriate routines to establish structure in children's lives, fostering a sense of security and predictability for over three years.
- Facilitated creative expression through arts and crafts projects, stimulating gross and fine motor skills.
- Maintained household cleanliness through daily housekeeping tasks, contributing organized and clean living space for the entire family.
- Tailored stress-reducing techniques to children's individual emotional needs during transitions or new situations, ensuring adaptability in changing environments.
- Actively expanded knowledge of child development for 3+ years through professional resources and training, ensuring the implementation developmentally appropriate practices in daily care.
Research Assistant
University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Enhanced research quality by meticulously collecting and analyzing data from various sources relating to developmental psychology.
- Critically analyzed over 100 peer-reviewed articles and created streamlined, dynamic archive for utilization by research team.
- Attended weekly research team meetings and contributed to the implementation plans for two master's theses projects.
- Participated in eye-tracking equipment training, ensuring proper maintenance and optimal functionality.
- Presented weekly literature reviews to support existing knowledge on topics relating to current projects.
- Participated in lab meetings and project presentations.
- Trained new team members on our specialized online data collection techniques.
- Organized research materials, maintaining a well-ordered workspace conducive to productivity.
- Maintained open lines of communication with project leads and team members for effective collaboration on common goals.
- Completed and maintained CITI Human Research, Social & Behavioral Research Investigators training.
Education
Bachelors of Arts And Sciences - Psychology
University of Tennessee At Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN05.2024
Skills
- Data Analysis
- Document Management
- Research Paper Writing
- Clerical Support
- Statistical Analysis
- Lab Safety
- Early Childhood Education
- Behavior Management Techniques
- Nutrition and Meal Planning
- Newborn Care Proficiency
- First Aid and CPR Certified
- Product Presentation
Certification
CITI Program - Human Research, Social & Behavioral Research Investigators
Timeline
Bakery Associate
Mulberry Kitchen And Bakery
10.2023 - 06.2024
Research Assistant
University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga
08.2022 - 05.2024
Professional Nanny
Kelly And Sam Susen
08.2021 - 06.2024
Bachelors of Arts And Sciences - Psychology
University of Tennessee At Chattanooga