Lori Saucier
Sumrall,MS
Summary
Customer-focused individual with a passion for delivering exceptional service. Strong interpersonal skills. Committed to improving customer satisfaction.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Art Teacher's Assistant
Presbyterian Christian Elementry School
Hattiesburg, MS
08.2017 - Current
- Implemented safety protocols for the use of art materials and equipment.
- Mixed paint, distributed drawing materials and cleaned up spills, enabling teacher to focus on classroom instruction.
- Organized and coordinated hands-on artistic activities to encourage active participation, involvement and team work.
- Assisted Art Teacher in setting up and breaking down art projects for students.
- Helped create a positive learning environment by providing encouragement and motivation to all students.
- Created positive educational climate to promote student learning.
- Instructed students on proper care and use of art tools and equipment.
- Encouraged students to embrace creativity when painting and drawing.
- Monitored student behavior while they worked on their art projects.
- Fostered a culture of respect, creativity, and collaboration among students.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with students through active listening and one-on-one attention.
- Encouraged student creativity with motivation, positive feedback and constructive criticism.
- Developed an appreciation for different cultures through teaching multicultural art techniques.
- Supported the teacher in developing lesson plans and activities related to art projects.
- Prepared materials for upcoming lessons including gathering supplies, printing handouts.
- Organized storage areas and controlled use of materials, equipment and tools to prevent loss or waste.
- Assessed student artwork and provided constructive feedback to encourage growth and development.
- Assisted in preparing lesson materials and bulletin board displays.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Childcare Provider
First Baptist Church Mother's Day Out
Hattiesburg, MS
02.2014 - 05.2017
- Updated detailed records for each child with information such as daily observations, meals served and medications administered.
- Ensured cleanliness of classroom areas including toys, furniture, materials.
- Used positive reinforcement and behavior modeling to instill discipline in children.
- Dressed children and changed diapers.
- Provided nurturing and appropriate environment for children of various ages.
- Observed and monitored children's play activities.
- Worked collaboratively with co-workers to ensure safety of all the children in care.
- Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children.
- Maintained organized and clean classroom and play areas.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices in early childhood education.
- Read books aloud to small groups or individual children.
- Assisted in developing and implementing lesson plans to meet the individual needs of each child.
- Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
- Encouraged positive interactions between children by providing supervision at all times.
- Established and maintained safe, supportive and welcoming environments for children of all backgrounds.
- Engaged in creative play activities that promoted language development, physical activity and problem solving skills.
- Assisted with feeding infants and toddlers during meal times.
- Developed positive relationships with families by communicating regularly about their child's development.
- Instructed children in eating, resting and restroom habits.
- Communicated daily with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
- Provided a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow.
- Observed children's behavior and development, communicate information with parents.
- Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals, and naps.
- Encouraged positive behaviors, including patience with teachers and fellow kids.
- Helped develop motor skills through active playtime activities like running, jumping.
- Sanitized toys and tables to maintain clean, safe environment.
- Supported children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Cosmetologist
Self-employeed
Hattiesburg, MS
02.1996 - 01.1999
- Advised clients on how to maintain their new hairstyles at home.
- Treated customers to shampooing and head massage to promote loyalty.
- Kept work stations clean and sanitized scissors, combs and other styling tools.
- Provided consultations to clients on beauty treatments, products and services.
- Cut, trimmed and shaped hair or hairpieces using clippers and scissors.
- Maintained relationships with long-term clients while successfully handling daily walk-in appointments.
- Fostered clean and sanitary work environment to protect customers and staff from infection.
- Collaborated with other professionals in the beauty industry.
- Recommended treatment and styling products to customers to meet current needs or resolve specific concerns.
- Developed a loyal client base through excellent customer service.
- Used curlers, rollers and curling irons to press and curl hair.
- Engaged with customers by providing friendly conversation during services.
- Maintained accurate records of customer services provided.
- Responded to customer inquiries by phone, email, and in person.
- Assisted customers in selecting appropriate retail products for their needs.
- Backed up reception desk by answering phones, scheduling appointments and processing payments.
- Shaved, trimmed and shaped beards and mustaches.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
Education
Cosmetology - Cosmetology
Jones County Junior College
Ellisville, MS05-1985
Skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Artistic techniques
- Collaborative projects
- Supply management
- Motivational
- Classroom management
- Friendly communication
- Active listening
Affiliations
- I have a love for animals and enjoy spending time with my two fur babies.
- I enjoy spending time outside planting flowers and working in my yard.
Timeline
Art Teacher's Assistant
Presbyterian Christian Elementry School
08.2017 - Current
Childcare Provider
First Baptist Church Mother's Day Out
02.2014 - 05.2017
Cosmetologist
Self-employeed
02.1996 - 01.1999
Cosmetology - Cosmetology
Jones County Junior College
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