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Melissa Gentry

Enterprise,AL

Summary

Proven ability to enhance safety and cleanliness at Bubbling Babies Daycare, showcasing exceptional time management and child safety skills. Leveraged cleaning protocols and lesson planning to foster a nurturing environment, significantly improving children's social and problem-solving abilities. Expert in maintaining inventory accuracy and customer satisfaction at Walmart, demonstrating strong teamwork and organizational prowess.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Daycare Teacher

Bubbling Babies Daycare
05.2020 - 08.2024
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.
  • Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
  • Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
  • Oversaw daily transitions between various activities such as snack time, outdoor playtime, naptime ensuring smooth operation of daily schedule.
  • Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
  • Utilized positive reinforcement strategies to encourage appropriate behaviors among students while minimizing disruptions or conflicts.
  • Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
  • Guided students through daily routines, instilling a sense of responsibility and independence within each child.
  • Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
  • Promoted language acquisition in young learners with engaging storytelling, songs, and word games.
  • Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.

Grocery Stocker

Walmart
05.2015 - 03.2018
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing prompt assistance with locating items and answering inquiries.
  • Placed products in correct storage locations to keep stock areas organized and inventory counts accurate.
  • Rotated stock correctly to prevent out-of-date products and removed aging items from main shelving to build special promotional displays.
  • Improved store organization by efficiently stocking shelves and maintaining clean, clutter-free aisles.
  • Collaborated with team members to maintain well-stocked shelves during peak shopping hours for optimal customer experience.
  • Answered customer questions and provided detailed product information.
  • Maintained strong product knowledge to better assist customers with their shopping needs and provide accurate information regarding items.
  • Checked aisles for spills to complete quick clean-up.
  • Greeted customers and directed to requested products.
  • Assisted customers by finding items quickly to boost store satisfaction rates.
  • Conducted daily inspections of assigned aisles to identify low-inventory items, initiating prompt restocking actions as necessary.
  • Checked for outdated and overripe grocery items and removed from inventory.
  • Removed debris and packaging from boxes and separated for recycling or disposal.
  • Scanned shelves and product cases to locate expired, outdated, and spoiled items.
  • Assisted in training new employees on proper stocking techniques, enhancing overall team performance.
  • Supported a safe shopping environment by promptly addressing spills or hazards and reporting potential safety concerns to management.
  • Ensured accurate pricing of products through diligent label verification during stocking procedures.
  • Maintained effective team member communication.
  • Used dollies and pallet jacks to unload and organize merchandise from delivery trucks.
  • Assisted in inventory management, performing regular audits to ensure accurate stock levels.
  • Readied items for sales floor stocking by affixing tags and preparing shelf labels.
  • Reduced out-of-stock instances through diligent monitoring of inventory levels and timely restocking efforts.
  • Participated in seasonal resets, rearranging store layouts according to planograms for improved customer navigation experiences.
  • Unloaded, sorted and stocked merchandise according to store layout and product placement.
  • Performed inventory control, such as counting, and stocking merchandise.
  • Stocked designated items on shelves, end caps and displays.
  • Kept aisles clear and clean while restocking to prevent accidents and enable others to easily pass by.
  • Interacted with guests in friendly and knowledgeable way.
  • Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris.
  • Stocked shelves to match planogram images and instructions.
  • Labeled products, rotated stock and fronted merchandise for appealing display.
  • Maintained tidy and clean work areas to promote optimal productivity and safety standards.
  • Transported merchandise to sales floor and replenished out-of-stock and low-stock items.
  • Followed orders precisely for correct items, sizes and quantities.
  • Greeted store customers and discussed needs.
  • Updated pricing by changing labels and signage for short-term promotions and final clearances.
  • Disposed of damaged or defective items or coordinated returns to vendors for covered items.
  • Moved merchandise using forklifts, pallet jacks and hand trucks.
  • Operated equipment such as pallet jacks and hand trucks to move heavy boxes.
  • Moved cardboard, plastic ties, and other debris from unboxing to trash.
  • Labeled boxes, crates and containers with accurate order information, destinations and codes to minimize shipping errors.

Education

GED -

Colbert High School
Colbert, GA
06.1985

Skills

  • Time Management
  • Child Safety
  • Cleaning and sanitation
  • Lesson Planning

Timeline

Daycare Teacher

Bubbling Babies Daycare
05.2020 - 08.2024

Grocery Stocker

Walmart
05.2015 - 03.2018

GED -

Colbert High School

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