Madison Schaefer
Merrick,NY
Summary
Affectionate Babysitter with hands-on experience monitoring well-being and safety of children. Energetic in conducting fun, age-appropriate activities and modeling appropriate social behaviors. Alert and organized individual dedicated to maintaining child-friendly environment. Patient Special Education sub aide supportive of instructors and skilled in implementing classroom activities. Experienced in classroom safety, learning processes and individualized learning. Hands-on and ambitious professional committed to accommodating students in learning processes. Engaging Sales Associate committed to providing outstanding customer service and maximizing sales. Focused on team support and customer relationship building. Persuasive and friendly individual poised to consistently exceed performance standards and sales targets.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Desk Assistant
Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ
09.2023 - Current
- Sign people into the building
- Make sure that all students entering the building scan in
- Greeted guests warmly, providing positive first impression of company.
- Provided a safe environment by making sure everyone entering the building were living there or signed in by their guests
Sub Aide
Oceanside Unified School District
Oceanside, NY
09.2021 - Current
- This includes during the summer extended school year program.
- Assisted students with physical and mental limitations to safely get on and off bus.
- Worked to be good role model to students by demonstrating positive behaviors, maintaining appropriate dress and showing solid work ethic.
- Loaded and unloaded individuals in wheelchairs using motorized lift and securing wheelchair in place.
- Developed and strengthened good relationships with staff, students and families.
- Reviewed and followed Individual Education Program (IEP) plan for each student.
- Instructed and disciplined students by enforcing rules.
- Provided knowledgeable and speedy response to all emergency incidents.
- Assisted with bathroom needs including changing diapers at various ages.
- Collaborated with other aides to ensure smooth operations during peak hours.
- Assisted special needs students with their transportation needs, providing extra support as needed.
Sales Associate
Ruby and Jenna
Oceanside, NY
09.2020 - Current
- This job is a lot of face to face people action
- You are constantly giving your opinion on clothing and helping people find clothes to best fit their body type
- It is my job to give them the best experience and feel most comfortable in their body
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets.
- Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
Babysitter
Family Members
02.2016 - Current
- Once I turned 12 years old I began helping people out as a mother's helper, since I was technically too young to be left alone
- As soon I turned 13th I was left in charge alone and was trusted by several adults to be in charge of their children
- I took on a lot of responsibility which shaped me to have the great work ethics I have now.
- Responsibly watched children while parents were out.
- Assisting with meals, snacks, and bedtime routines for the children.
- Maintaining a positive attitude while being patient and understanding with the children.
- Completing light housekeeping tasks such as tidying up toys and books.
- Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
- Monitored children's safety and well-being to prevent accidents and falls.
- Establishing trust through consistent communication with both parents and kids.
Sales Associate
Express Clothing
Eatontown, NJ
09.2021 - 04.2023
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
- Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
- Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets.
- Maintained cleanliness of store environment including floors, windows, displays.
- Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store merchandise and policies.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Organized stockroom shelves according to size, color or style.
Cashier
Burger King
Oceanside, NY
04.2019 - 12.2022
- In the beginning, I started off taking orders in the front and cleaning the dining room
- Once I got the hang of the job I began to take initiative, now I do the drive through, front, bag the food, and fill up the things as needed
- I begin to train new employees and help the special education student who works with us
- Working in Burger King was a fun and amazing experience.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
Counselor/volunteer
Jewish Community Centre
Oceanside, NY
06.2018 - 08.2019
- This is only a summer job
- Over the summer I began as a volunteer and continued into the years where I could continue as counselor
- Monday - Friday I would get on the bus by 9:00 and be home by 4:00
- In the morning we would be located at an elementary school this way they could play different activities outside with their friends
- Around 11:00 we would head back to the JCC they would have lunch and participate in various activities
- This was an amazing experience and I had a lot of fun
- I built connections with these kids that I never would have thought
- Created an environment that was safe, supportive, and conducive to learning for all students.
- Provided educational support by assisting students with their academic work as well as helping them develop problem solving skills.
- Monitored clients' daily activities and responded appropriately when needed.
Residential Habilitation
Jewish Community Centre
Oceanside, NY
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Every Sunday I would go to the JCC and I would play card games, and other games that would increase their functional ability
- The schedule ran the same as a school schedule.
- Coordinated activities such as leisure time, socialization opportunities, education programs, and community outings.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate behavior management techniques.
- Organized recreational activities designed to promote physical fitness among residents.
- Modeled behaviors, educated patients, and motivated change to improving life skills and coping mechanisms.
Education
High School Graduate -
Oceanside High School
06.2021
Skills
- Great work ethics
- Great communication skills
- Experience with special education children and adults
- Great leadership skills
- Love to take responsibility
- Verbal Communication
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Cultural Awareness
- Training & Development
- Organizational Skills
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Organization and Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Customer Relations
- Calm Under Pressure
- Customer Assistance
- Payment Collection
- Payment Processing
- Cash Handling
- Cash Register Operation
- Customer Service
- POS Systems
- ID Verification
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Merchandise Restocking
- Loyalty Program Promotion
- Customer Service Excellence
- Teacher Assistance
- Meal Preparation
- Special Needs Support
- Special Needs Understanding
- Student Relations
- Child Supervision
- Parent Relationship Management
- Activity Planning
- Student Supervision
- Wheelchair Requirements
- Disability Support
- Disability Assistance
- Safety Awareness
- Student Monitoring
- School Operations
Awards
06/2018, 3rd place, 10, When I ran the marathon for my uncle I placed 3rd place for my age group.
Volunteer Experience
- 06/2018, Present, Camp Achieve JCC, Oceanside, NY, 9, 10, 11, 45, 270, This is only a summer job. Over the summer I began as a volunteer and continued into the years where I could continue as counselor. Monday - Friday I would get on the bus by 9:00 and be home by 4:00. In the morning we would be located at an elementary school this way they could play different activities outside with their friends. Around 11:00 we would head back to the JCC they would have lunch and participate in various activities. This was an amazing experience and I had a lot of fun. I built connections with these kids that I never would have though. Every summer I look forward to going back.
- 09/2016, 06/2019, Project Growth, Oceanside, NY, 8, 9, 10, 2, 160, Every Friday, for two hours I would volunteer at an elementary school with a specific age group and help them engage in group activities. It was a great experience.
References
- Karen Rubin, Manager, Burger King, 29 North Kensington Avenue, 5163596525
- Terri Famularo, Mother, Babysitting, 2618 Foxdale Avenue, 5163196548
- Chamise Lopez, Mother, Babysitting, 516-310-8269
Extracurricular Activities
06/2009 - 06/2019, Jimi Gubelli Foundation, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, When I was five years old my uncle passed away with a heart attack. My uncle was big into fitness and running. Annually the last Saturday in June everyone gathers for an amazing day to run and enjoy the day. In the morning it starts off with hanging around before the 5K begins and then when you finish the race family and loved ones stay and hang on the beach for a fun day for corn hole, barbecue, live music and overall fun on the beach. This is one of the most exciting days of the year. My uncle would be proud.
Timeline
Desk Assistant
Monmouth University
09.2023 - Current
Sub Aide
Oceanside Unified School District
09.2021 - Current
Sales Associate
Express Clothing
09.2021 - 04.2023
Sales Associate
Ruby and Jenna
09.2020 - Current
Cashier
Burger King
04.2019 - 12.2022
Residential Habilitation
Jewish Community Centre
09.2018 - 06.2019
Counselor/volunteer
Jewish Community Centre
06.2018 - 08.2019
Babysitter
Family Members
02.2016 - Current
High School Graduate -
Oceanside High School