Maria A. Soto

Looking to apply my strong organizational skills, attention, knowledge and people skills to an environment that can utilize my work skills. Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.

• Small Business Certificate.
• FBI Fingerprint National Clearance.
• Pennsylvania National Sex Offenders Clearance.
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Certificate.
• Certificate Of Completion, Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse: Mandated and Permissive Reporting in Pennsylvania.

Childcare Provider

Early Learning Center - Harrisburg, PA                                        Sept. 2022 - Current

• Selected activities to reinforce learning, discovery and help children develop personal interests.
• Cultivated safe and inclusive care environment to nurture and encourage children.
• Responsible for hygiene care of children.
• Provide enjoyable activities for children under supervision.
• Prepare all meals in a timely manner.

Assistant Manager

Once Upon A Child - Harrisburg, PA                                            March 2020 - Dec. 2023

• Supervised hourly and temporary personnel, provided work direction and review work process.
• Collaborated with management team to address customer service issues, resolve complaints and identify business opportunities.
• Trained team members on appropriate application of policies and procedures.
• Assisted manager to control inventory strategically.
• Make proper bank exchange orders.
• Open and close the store.
• Keep up daily social media post.
• Meet seasonal deadlines.
• Tag, hang and run all clothes to sales floor.

Assistant Manager                                                                        May 2018 - Dec. 2019

Dollar Tree - Harrisburg, PA

• Cashier.
• Maintain cleanliness of store.
• Trained team members on store policies and procedures.
• Unload new merchandise off truck.
• Stock shelves with new items.
• Attend to sister stores for holiday displays.

Sales Associate                                                                             June 2017 - Feb. 2018

Hobby Lobby - Harrisburg, PA

• Provide great customer service.
• Supported cashiers and customers to locate products, confirm prices and replenish stock.
• Assist with inventory.
• Set up seasonal table displays.

Sales Associate                                                                             Aug. 2013 - March 2015

Kid City - Brooklyn, NY

• Use of POS system.
• Embodied company mission and values through honesty, integrity and high quality performance.
• Unpack and tag new shipment.
• Set up wall displays.
• Bag check-ins.
• Manage all forms of payment.
• Received employee of the month award.

Sales Associate                                                                             April 2010 - April 2013

Rainbow Clothing Store - Queens, NY

• Manage all forms of payment.
• Support cashiers and customers.
• Shifting and rolling of merchandise by season.
• Insure all Online and bopics are made in a timely manner.

Home Health Aide                                                                         April 2010 - April 2013

Nursing Agency, Manhattan, NY

• Monitored patient vital signs and report any changes to supervisor to review treatment.
• Support patient needs with grocery shopping and cleaning.
• Review and follow specific care plans for clients and report complete tasks to supervisor.
• Make and serve proper dietary meals.
• Keep client engaged in proper exercise routine.
• Accompany client to appointments.
• Maintain daily record of proper medication intake in a timely manner.