Melissa Durelli
Cape Coral
Summary
Dedicated child caretaker with expertise in child supervision and safety compliance. Skilled in organizing educational activities to promote development and well-being.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Caretaker
Alisha Lawrenson
Estero
12.2022 - Current
- Supervised the child during playtime and structured activities.
- Prepared lunch and dinner for the child, as well as a snack.
- Assisted with personal care, such as teeth, bath time, and potty training.
- I did my own daily routine charts and art projects.
- I provided tips and guidance.
- Organized educational games to promote learning and development.
Child Caretaker
Derek Bundy
Estero
03.2021 - 11.2023
- Cared for two children (twins) whose age started as newborns.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks for children daily.
- Organized educational games to promote learning and development.
- Managed daily schedules, including nap time and recreational activities.
- Encouraged creative expression through art projects, music and dramatic play.
Child Caretaker
Milestones Learning Center & Childcare
Estero
02.2019 - 02.2020
- I worked as an assistant in the two-year-old room before moving to assist in the infant room.
- I also assisted in the one-year-old room.
- Prepared bottles, changed diapers, and potty trained.
- Lunch, snack, and nap time duties.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed at all times in the classroom setting.
- Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals, and naps.
- Maintained safe play environment.
- Maintained organized and clean classroom and play areas.
- Sanitized toys and tables to maintain clean, safe environment.
Agent
Dealers Greatest Assets
Estero
06.2018 - 02.2019
- I took inbound and outbound calls.
- I make appointments for car dealerships.
- I handle and resolve customer complaints.
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and provided accurate information.
- Responded promptly to customer service calls and inquiries from diverse groups of individuals.
Server
Buca Di Beppo
Fort Myers
11.2015 - 05.2017
- I started as a hostess/expo, where I took reservations, placed to-go orders, and helped expedite and run food.
- I was then cross-trained to become a server, where I was responsible for a five-table section and banquet parties of up to twenty people.
- I began training as a bartender, at which time I bartended two nights a week and served four nights a week.
- Managed food and beverage orders efficiently during peak dining hours.
- Delivered exceptional customer service in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely meal preparation and delivery.
- Assisted in training new servers on menu items.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills, and calculate totals.
Server
Golden Dawn Diner
Hamilton
05.2014 - 09.2015
- I worked as a hostess and a server. Mainly serving.
- Provided fast, friendly, and efficient service.
- Assisted customers' needs and wants.
- Worked well with others, and had repeat guests.
- Followed tasks around the diner given by the boss.
- Responded to ad hoc cleaning duties at end of shift.
- Informed customers of daily specials and signature menu items.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food delivery.
Paralegal/Law Office Receptionist
Barry Frost Law
Hamilton
10.2013 - 08.2015
- Answering incoming phone calls.
- scheduling appointments
- Greet clients, and gather basic information for lawyers.
- Filed/copied paperwork and kept all records neat and organized.
- Maintained an inventory of office supplies.
- Managed case files, ensuring organization and compliance with legal standards.
- Processed closing documents and transactional documents for legal review.
Server/host
Allstars Sports Bar
Bordentown
09.2013 - 02.2014
- This was an introduction to the customer service industry.
- I started off as a hostess, taking phone calls, placing reservations, and seating walk-in customers.
- Soon, I was cross-trained to become a server, where I learned the skills to provide outstanding customer service.
Caretaker
Rainbow Academy Daycare
Hamilton
10.2009 - 10.2013
- Nurture and care for infants by preparing bottles and changing diapers.
- I also monitored the older children before and after care.
- I prepared a daily schedule of activities for children to keep them entertained and promote a positive environment.
- Daily inside and outside activities for all age group.
- Backed up childcare providers with resources and support to successfully manage classroom environments.
- Kept records of attendance, accidents and any other incidents that occurred during childcare sessions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Steinert Highschool
NewJersey 06-2011
Skills
- Daily routine management
- Safety compliance
- Educational activities
- Child supervision
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Creative problem solving
- Team collaboration
- Behavior observation
- Customer complaints
- Kind and patient
Timeline
Child Caretaker
Alisha Lawrenson
12.2022 - Current
Child Caretaker
Derek Bundy
03.2021 - 11.2023
Child Caretaker
Milestones Learning Center & Childcare
02.2019 - 02.2020
Agent
Dealers Greatest Assets
06.2018 - 02.2019
Server
Buca Di Beppo
11.2015 - 05.2017
Server
Golden Dawn Diner
05.2014 - 09.2015
Paralegal/Law Office Receptionist
Barry Frost Law
10.2013 - 08.2015
Server/host
Allstars Sports Bar
09.2013 - 02.2014
Caretaker
Rainbow Academy Daycare
10.2009 - 10.2013
High School Diploma -
Steinert Highschool