Madeleine Dees
McLean,VA
Summary
Eager employee always ready and willing to assist fellow staff members 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
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pet Sitter
Multiple Families
08.2020 - Current
- Conducted regular home visits to check on pets while owners were away, providing peace of mind through routine updates.
- Built trust with clients by consistently demonstrating reliability, punctuality, and attention to detail in all aspects of pet care provision.
- Reduced client anxiety regarding pet separation during vacations or work-related travel by providing regular photo updates showcasing animals'' well-being and happiness.
- Prepared food and water following instructions from pet owners.
- Gave animals proper attention to promote secure environment in owner's absence.
- Communicated professionally with pet owners via phone, email, and text.
- Provided daily physical exercise, mental stimulation and socialization to keep pets healthy and ward off unwanted behavior.
Babysitter
Multiple Families
03.2019 - Current
- Improved child safety by vigilantly monitoring play areas and consistently enforcing rules.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
- Managed schedules for multiple children, ensuring timely transportation to extracurricular activities while maintaining open communication with parents regarding scheduling needs.
- Developed strong relationships with families, establishing trust and rapport to provide quality childcare services tailored to individual family requirements.
- Adapted to diverse family structures, cultural backgrounds, and parenting styles to ensure a nurturing environment for all children under care.
- Provided compassionate care during emergencies or illness, administering first aid when necessary and communicating promptly with parents regarding any concerns or incidents.
- 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.
- Ensured proper hygiene among kids under my care by teaching them about personal cleanliness thus promoting good health habits.
- Handled conflicts between siblings effectively using conflict resolution techniques resulting in a more peaceful household.
- Collaborated closely with parents regarding behavioral issues implementing strategies that improved overall behavior patterns.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Administered medications, following strict instructions from parents and medical labels.
- Provided safe transportation to and from school and extracurricular activities.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships.
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
- Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
Cashier
Mclean Hardware
08.2020 - 06.2023
- Streamlined checkout process for increased efficiency and reduced waiting times.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve sales targets and maintain a clean, well-stocked store environment.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally, leading to improved customer relations and loyalty.
- Exceeded productivity goals through consistent attention to detail and organization during busy shifts.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures while processing transactions efficiently.
- Mentored new employees on cashier duties and best practices, improving overall staff performance.
- Developed rapport with regular customers, offering personalized service that fostered brand loyalty.
- Supported management in implementing operational improvements such as updated training manuals or revised schedules.
- Provided backup support for other departments when needed, showcasing versatility within the retail environment.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Mary's College
Notre Dame, IN05.2026
High School Diploma -
Langley High School
Mclean, VA06.2022
Skills
- Park Supervision
- Schedule Management
- Routine Management
- Child Supervision
- First aid knowledge
- Infant care experience
- Child Safety
- Medication Administration
Certification
- Basic Life Support, American Red Cross - 05/18/2023 - 05/17/2025
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Pet Sitter
Multiple Families
08.2020 - Current
Cashier
Mclean Hardware
08.2020 - 06.2023
Babysitter
Multiple Families
03.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Saint Mary's College
High School Diploma -
Langley High School