Maricel Buenaventura
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Front Desk Associate
The Forum/One Hope
Pompano Beach, FL
12.2023 - Current
- Welcome customers and guests in a warm and friendly manner.
- Ascertains their purchasing needs.
- Assists customers in a branded, friendly, proactive, and efficient manner with appropriate follow-up as necessary.
- Knows all essential aspects of our business operations.
- Collects payments by accepting cash, check, or charge payments from customers; and makes change for cash customers.
- Verifies credit acceptance by reviewing and recording customer information and operating credit card authorization systems.
- Balances cash drawer by counting cash at beginning and end of work shift.
- Monitors lobby and work area determine customer flow.
- Responds to customer inquiries and requests in a timely, friendly, and efficient manner.
- Facilitates correspondence with customers.
- Acts as the site liaison for the services and sales center.
- Works collaboratively with other staff, managers, and resources.
Teacher's Assistant
Calvary Christian Academy Hollywood
Hollywood, FL
08.2023 - Current
- Helping Teachers with lesson preparation, including collecting materials and setting up equipment.
- Reviewing lessons or lectures with students on a one-on-one basis or in small groups.
- Supervising students in class, between classes and during recreation periods and field trips.
- Tracking attendance, grading assignments and calculating grades.
- Giving extra help to students who need special accommodations or are struggling with a concept.
- Assisting students with special learning requirements, including disabilities or English as a second language students.
- Attending faculty meetings and parent conferences.
- Collaborating with the Teacher to identify students' issues and recommend solutions.
- Observing state, school and class rules and regulations.
Barista/Retail Associate
Generous Cafe
Fort Lauderdale, FL
12.2022 - 08.2023
- Maintains inventories by replenishing coffee bean supply; stocking coffee brewing equipment; maintaining supplies, pastries, and cookies for coffee bar.
- Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.
- Maintains safe and healthy work environment by following organization standards and sanitation regulations.
- Greet customers and make them feel welcome.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and comfortable.
- Be attentive to customers, providing answers to any questions.
- Assist shoppers with merchandise (proper sizing, color choices, collecting items from back inventory if needed, etc.).
- Restock items that are running low and maintain proper display appearances.
- Handle customer complaints and concerns calmly.
Homeschool Educator
CCJ4J Academy
Fort Lauderdale, FL
08.2010 - 05.2023
- Performed daily scheduling and curriculum development to help children reach and exceed educational goals.
- Ensured adherence to and completed all relevant state standards for curriculum development.
- Facilitated knowledge base in Language Arts, Technology, Science and Mathematics Adept abilities in coordinating demonstration and lesson planning.
- Employed a variety of student-owned strategies and developed interactive projects to facilitate engagement and a deeper understanding of mathematics concepts.
- Establish curriculum for students that fit their individual learning styles and the criteria of the state and county we live in.
- Individualize the lesson plan to adapt to different learning styles to achieve yearly and subject objectives.
Children's Ministry Director
Calvary Chapel Miami Beach
Miami Beach, FL
07.2018 - 03.2020
- Developed and implemented engaging curriculum for children's ministry, incorporating age-appropriate activities and lessons.
- Led a team of XX volunteers in planning and executing weekly Sunday school classes, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for children.
- Collaborated with parents to address individual needs of children, providing support and resources for spiritual growth.
- Implemented child safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legal requirements and create a secure environment.
- Managed the budget for children's ministry, effectively allocating funds to purchase supplies and materials needed for various programs.
Timeline
Front Desk Associate
The Forum/One Hope
12.2023 - Current
Teacher's Assistant
Calvary Christian Academy Hollywood
08.2023 - Current
Barista/Retail Associate
Generous Cafe
12.2022 - 08.2023
Children's Ministry Director
Calvary Chapel Miami Beach
07.2018 - 03.2020
Homeschool Educator
CCJ4J Academy
08.2010 - 05.2023