Melinda Richardson
Summary
Hardworking Daycare Assistant diligent in keeping children safe and secure while promoting learning and meeting basic needs of care. Excellent people and problem-solving abilities with diligent and focused nature. Child-focused with certification in Infant CPR and First Aid. Promotes learning at every age level.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Daycare Assistant
USD 465
09.2022 - Current
- Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free areas to protect kids, personnel and families.
- Assisted in maintaining a safe and healthy environment, ensuring cleanliness and proper supervision of children.
- Provided lunchtime assistance to monitor children, assist with eating and serve food.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Built constructive and open relationships with families with forthright yet friendly communication.
- Promoted learning and social development through structured and unstructured playtime.
- Collaborated with lead teacher to develop daily schedules, lesson plans, and curriculum for diverse age groups.
- Handled daily administrative tasks efficiently to minimize time away from children.
- Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
- Participated in ongoing professional development training to stay informed of best practices in early childhood education.
Assistant Horticulturist
The City Of Arkansas City
03.2009 - 12.2010
- Inspected gardens to identify insect or disease problems and weed control needs.
- Implemented integrated pest management practices to minimize chemical usage while maintaining healthy plants.
- Retained knowledge of garden plants and understanding of cultural requirements to maximize growth and cultivation.
- Managed multiple landscaping projects simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines and budget constraints.
- Documented plant information and identified plant material to process and maintain accession records.
- Enhanced plant health by implementing proper pruning, watering, and fertilization techniques.
- Managed greenhouse operations, ensuring efficient use of space, resources, and labor for maximum productivity.
- Established positive relationships with local nurseries and suppliers, negotiating competitive pricing for materials and plants.
- Tagged and labeled plants in nursery to record planting location information.
- Maintained detailed records of all plant inventories, pesticide applications, and cultivation activities for reporting purposes.
Medical Appointment Secretary
Pawhuska Medical Clinic
03.2008 - 12.2008
- Adapted quickly to changing circumstances or sudden schedule changes due to unforeseen events without compromising client experience.
- Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of company policies and procedures to accurately inform clients during interactions.
- Provided reliable support to supervisors in preparing reports, updating client databases, and other essential administrative tasks.
- Coordinated room bookings for appointments effectively, avoiding double-bookings or last-minute changes that could inconvenience clients.
- Handled sensitive client information with discretion, safeguarding confidentiality at all times.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing client concerns professionally while maintaining poise under pressure situations.
- Ensured continuity of care for patients by diligently tracking follow-up appointments and communicating necessary details to medical professionals.
- Increased overall office efficiency by assisting colleagues with various tasks such as data entry, filing, copying documents whenever time allowed.
- Managed paperwork for new clients efficiently, streamlining the onboarding process through proper organization and attention to detail.
- Organized office records, ensuring accurate documentation and easy retrieval of client information when needed.
- Maintained a professional atmosphere at the front desk by greeting clients warmly and addressing their needs promptly.
- Managed incoming calls, answering inquiries, and scheduling appointments promptly for optimal client satisfaction.
- Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
- Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
Education
No Degree - Conservation Biology
Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Alva, OKNo Degree - Medical Billing And Coding
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA12.2024
CDA - Child Development
Training Classes
05.2005
Skills
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Infant Care
- Health and safety
- Early Childhood Education
- Parent-Teacher Communication
- Classroom Organization
- Friendly and Respectful
- Caring and Responsible
- Time Management
- Punctual and Reliable
- Daycare Center Operation
- Microsoft Office
Timeline
Daycare Assistant
USD 465
09.2022 - Current
Assistant Horticulturist
The City Of Arkansas City
03.2009 - 12.2010
Medical Appointment Secretary
Pawhuska Medical Clinic
03.2008 - 12.2008
No Degree - Conservation Biology
Northwestern Oklahoma State University
No Degree - Medical Billing And Coding
Penn Foster Career School
CDA - Child Development
Training Classes