Lilyan Whiteaker
Beaufort,SC
Summary
Dedicated and empathetic childcare professional with experience at McDonald's, showcasing strong work ethic and adaptability. Excelled in creating safe, nurturing environments, fostering educational development, and resolving conflicts with patience. Proven track record in maintaining high cleanliness standards and effective schedule management. Recognized for reliability and exceptional service, contributing to positive family and customer experiences. Eager employee always ready and willing to assist fellow employees with job tasks. Handles various duties and assignments. Accustomed to multitasking and working quickly to meet challenging demands. Considered hardworking and reliable with great interpersonal skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Babysitter
Family Members
01.2021 - 05.2024
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Improved child safety by vigilantly monitoring play areas and consistently enforcing rules.
- Created a fun and educational atmosphere by incorporating age-appropriate games and activities that promoted learning while keeping children entertained.
- Developed strong relationships with families, establishing trust and rapport to provide quality childcare services tailored to individual family requirements.
- Built lasting bonds with the families I worked with through excellent communication skills creating strong rapport which led me being recommended amongst friends.
- Communicated with parents regarding children's progress and development, raising any issues.
- Offered emotional support by actively listening to children''s concerns and responding empathetically while fostering their problem-solving abilities.
- Implemented consistent routines for naptime, bedtime, meal preparation, and other daily tasks to create stability within the home environment for the children in my care.
- Planned fun outings and educational activities to keep children entertained.
- Enhanced language development by engaging in storytelling, reading books, and encouraging conversation among the children under my care.
- Fostered creativity through engaging arts and crafts projects, stimulating imagination and expression.
- Supported academic growth by assisting with homework assignments, enhancing comprehension, and providing additional resources as needed.
- Adapted to diverse family structures, cultural backgrounds, and parenting styles to ensure a nurturing environment for all children under care.
- Assisted in developing self-confidence with age-appropriate responsibilities and chores.
- Collaborated closely with parents regarding behavioral issues implementing strategies that improved overall behavior patterns.
- Coordinated outdoor activities to promote physical health and exploration.
- Managed scheduling of playdates, appointments, and extracurricular activities for structured days.
- Ensured cleanliness and hygiene by organizing children's living and play areas.
- Negotiated conflict between children, teaching resolution skills and empathy.
- Maintained open communication with parents about daily activities, behaviors, and concerns.
- Improved children's bedtime routines with consistent schedules and calming activities.
- Facilitated creative play and crafts to stimulate imagination and fine motor skills.
- Implemented reward system for chores and homework, motivating positive behavior.
- Enhanced children's language development with storytelling and reading sessions.
- Fostered safe and nurturing environment, closely monitoring children's activities.
- Supported educational development by assisting with homework and school projects.
- Adapted activities to meet varying needs and interests of children under care.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
Fast Food Worker
McDonald's
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Greeted customers promptly and took orders to keep flow of traffic moving.
- Wiped counters and sanitized equipment to maintain clean food prep and dining areas.
- Followed food safety procedures outlined in company policies and health and sanitation regulations to prevent food borne illness.
- Collaborated with team members to quickly fill large orders and serve large parties.
- Provided support to crew members, facilitating quick food preparation and delivery.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the dining area, ensuring a pleasant atmosphere for customers.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a well-stocked inventory and ensure smooth operations during peak hours.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly service in a fast-paced environment.
- Contributed to maintaining a positive work environment by fostering effective communication among team members.
- Responded to customer inquiries and concerns with empathy and professionalism, working to resolve issues in a timely manner.
- Assisted in training new employees, ensuring they quickly became proficient in their roles and responsibilities.
- Restocked workstations with supplies and food display cases with fresh selections to decrease customer waiting during busy periods.
- Managed cash register transactions, balancing the till at the end of each shift with consistent accuracy.
- Performed shift change tasks each day to keep store neat and running smoothly.
- Demonstrated flexibility in schedule availability, ensuring adequate staffing levels were maintained during peak hours or unexpected absences.
- Promptly resolved customer complaints, escalating major issues to supervisor.
- Made change and returned correct cash and coin to patrons.
Education
High School Diploma -
Baldwin Junior Senior High School
Jacksonville, FL06-2024
Skills
- Patience and Empathy
- Time Management
- Strong Work Ethic
- Reliability
- Following Directions
- Reliability and punctuality
- Flexible scheduling
- Maintaining safe environment
- Conflict Resolution
- Adaptability and Resilience
- Schedule Management
- Childcare
Timeline
Fast Food Worker
McDonald's
10.2022 - 04.2023
Babysitter
Family Members
01.2021 - 05.2024
High School Diploma -
Baldwin Junior Senior High School
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