MaryLu Higareda
Chilton,TX
Summary
Kind and cheerful professional with several years of experience nurturing and caring for children. Successful at directing playtime, enforcing positive behavior and applying behavior redirection to manage challenges. Proven track record of keeping children entertained with fun activities.
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Efficient and productive professional in the food service management field, skilled at completing tasks with speed and accuracy. Possess strong capabilities in inventory management, staff training, and customer service excellence. Excel in leadership, communication, and problem-solving, ensuring smooth operation of food service establishments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Daycare Assistant
URJ Greene Family Camp
Bruceville-Eddy, Texas
06.2023 - Current
- Established routines that provided consistency for young learners resulting in better behavior management skills.
- Motivated children to participate in various tasks encouraging them to be independent thinkers while having fun at the same time.
- Developed lesson plans based on the interests of each group of children that incorporated fun activities into learning experiences.
- Followed all state regulations pertaining to childcare facilities including sanitizing materials after use by multiple children.
- Helped with mealtime preparation and cleanup including serving food, setting tables, washing dishes.
- Kept accurate records of attendance, meals served, nap times and other important information related to childcare.
- Assisted teachers during transitions between activities ensuring smooth transitions without disruption or confusion.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss progress of each child's learning objectives.
- Communicated effectively with families on a regular basis regarding any changes in behavior or health issues.
- Worked collaboratively with other staff members to ensure a safe environment for all students.
- Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
- Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children.
Food Truck Operator
4R Tacocinando
Chilton, TX
01.2022 - Current
- Researched potential locations for setting up the food truck business.
- Coordinated with vendors to ensure timely delivery of supplies and ingredients.
- Assisted in loading and unloading equipment into the food truck when necessary.
- Stayed up-to-date with industry trends related to food trucks.
- Kept accurate records of sales data, expenses, profits.
- Processed payments accurately and efficiently using cash registers or POS systems.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally and efficiently.
- Developed menus for customers to choose from.
- Engaged with customers, providing menu recommendations and addressing inquiries.
- Utilized social media platforms to promote daily locations, specials, and events.
- Worked well within budget while incorporating high-quality ingredients to improve food quality.
Hairstylist
Glamour & Style hair & spa salon
Waco, TEXAS
10.2023 - 04.2024
- Upsold additional services when appropriate to increase sales volume.
- Greeted customers, answered phones and booked appointments.
- Used thinning shears to remove bulk from the hair or create layers.
- Maintained cleanliness of work station by sanitizing tools and equipment between uses.
- Organized scheduling of appointments throughout the day.
- Developed relationships with new clients through referrals from existing customers.
- Tracked inventory of supplies used for styling services.
- Managed cash register transactions during checkout process.
- Set up workstation and treatment room with products, equipment, and supplies to facilitate services .
- Pre-booked future appointments to increase repeat business.
- Supervised front-end of salon, booked appointments, inventoried sales area and coordinated employee schedules to maximize operations.
Education
Associate of Arts - Cosmetology
Bella Beauty College
Waco, TEXAS06-2023
Skills
- Activities leadership
- Activity Planning
- Activities Planning
- Lesson Planning
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Classroom Organization
- Infant Care
- Records Management
- Schedule Management
- Appointment Coordination
- Customer Consultation
- Appointment Scheduling
- Customer Service
- Drawer balancing
- Payment Processing
- Payment Collection
- Customer Assistance
- Cash Handling
- Cash Management
- Money Handling
- Grammar knowledge
- Fast Thinking
- Note-taking Techniques
- Non-verbal Cues
- Fluent Bilingualism
- Client Support
- Relationship Building
- Confidential Information Protection
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
Hairstylist
Glamour & Style hair & spa salon
10.2023 - 04.2024
Daycare Assistant
URJ Greene Family Camp
06.2023 - Current
Food Truck Operator
4R Tacocinando
01.2022 - Current
Associate of Arts - Cosmetology
Bella Beauty College