Meredith Oxendine
Pembroke,NC
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Daycare Teacher
Elizabeth Turbevile
Pembroke
04.2024 - Current
- Planned and implemented age-appropriate activities to stimulate children's physical, social, intellectual, and emotional growth.
- Conducted daily health checks of all children enrolled in the daycare program.
- Provided guidance and support to other teachers in order to ensure a safe learning environment for all children.
- Supervised and monitored the safety of children during indoor and outdoor playtime.
- Assisted with potty training and toiletry routines for younger children.
- Organized field trips to various educational sites such as museums, parks.
- Maintained records of attendance, meals served, nap times, diaper changes.
- Encouraged positive behavior in young students by using positive reinforcement techniques.
- Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child's development and progress at daycare center.
- Established good relationships with parents by providing them regular updates about their child's activities.
- Attended staff meetings and trainings related to childcare topics.
- Collaborated with other team members in creating an effective learning environment for the children.
- Administered first aid when necessary due to accidents or injuries that may occur while under supervision.
- Maintained cleanliness standards within the facility as per safety guidelines.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
- Supervised circle time, free play, outside play, and learning and developmental activities.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes.
- Developed and enforced positive strategies to encourage good behavior.
- Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Communicated with children's parents and guardians about daily activities, behaviors and problems.
- Introduced learning activities and imaginative play to teach children to explore.
- Observed behavioral issues to alert parents or guardians.
- Escorted children on outings and trips to promote enrichment and maintain safety.
- Administered first aid and medication in accordance with health and safety regulations.
- Supervised children in classroom and playground settings, ensuring their safety and well-being.
- Maintained accurate records of children's attendance, progress, and health concerns.
- Participated in staff meetings, workshops, and conferences to discuss and improve instructional methods.
- Prepared educational materials and resources that support curriculum objectives.
- Encouraged children's curiosity and exploration through interactive learning activities.
- Instructed and assisted children in eating, toileting, and resting to help develop healthy personal habits.
- Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Integrated technology into lesson plans.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
- Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
- Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create safe environment for children.
- Created and maintained a clean, organized, and stimulating environment conducive to learning.
- Assisted children with daily routines, including toileting, feeding, and nap times.
- Utilized educational software and technology to enhance learning experiences.
Personal Care Assistant
Kaitlin M.
Pembroke
06.2023 - Current
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
- Provided companionship to elderly and disabled clients in their homes or other residential facilities.
- Performed housekeeping duties including laundry, vacuuming, dusting, mopping floors and changing bed linens.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted in feeding when needed.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate and respiration rate for the patient's health status.
- Participated in recreational activities with clients such as reading books, playing cards or board games.
- Ensured safety of patients by monitoring environment and responding promptly to any emergency situations that may arise.
- Provided emotional support to clients by listening attentively and engaging them in meaningful conversations.
- Encouraged independence by helping clients develop self-care skills such as meal preparation or personal hygiene tasks.
- Educated family members about proper techniques for caring for the client at home.
- Utilized adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers or canes as needed.
- Reported any observed changes in mental status or physical condition to supervisor immediately.
- Developed individual plans of care based on assessment findings and physician orders.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
Lead Cashier /Retail Sales Associate
Sonseria
Laurinburg, North Carolina
10.2022 - Current
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Assisted with training new cashiers in departmental operations and procedures.
- Ensured accuracy of all transactions by verifying prices, quantities, discounts.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Processed returns and exchanges efficiently while adhering to company policies.
- Balanced the daily tills at end of shift and prepared bank deposits for pick up.
- Provided support to other departments when needed such as stocking shelves or running register.
- Handled escalated customer service issues professionally and courteously.
- Organized backroom operations including receiving, storing, restocking merchandise.
- Resolved discrepancies between sales floor and register information quickly.
- Assisted in developing store policies related to cashier activities and procedures.
- Monitored team performance on an ongoing basis to ensure adherence to standards.
- Managed the checkout process by monitoring long lines and calling additional staff if needed.
- Addressed customer complaints promptly while remaining professional in challenging situations.
- Identified opportunities for improving processes related to cash handling and customer service.
- Performed side duties such as cleaning or organizing shelves when time permitted.
- Kept informed of current promotions, exchange and refund policies, pricing structures.
- Utilized point-of-sale system effectively while maintaining data integrity in all transactions.
- Answered customer questions and provided store information.
- Assisted with training new cashiers and customer service team members to increase speed of onboarding.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services.
- Taught employees use of registers, merchandising of stock and satisfaction of diverse customer needs.
- Helped with purchases and signed customers up for rewards program.
- Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
- Increased sales opportunities by upselling and cross selling products, using tried and true creativity and persuasion methods.
- Reviewed stock levels and shelves and pulled new inventory from stockroom to replenish floor.
- Directed trash removal and sanitation procedures to keep aisles and register area organized.
- Performed merchandising and signage updates during weekly and seasonal promotional changes.
- Scanned, priced, and bagged customer groceries quickly to keep lines moving.
- Analyzed sales data to identify trends and adjust sales strategies accordingly.
- Prepared merchandise for purchase or rental.
- Placed special orders or called other stores to find desired items.
- Described merchandise and explained use, operation and care.
- Watched for and recognized security risks and thefts to prevent or handle situations.
- Bagged or packaged purchases and wrapped gifts.
- Answered store and merchandise questions and led customers to wanted items.
- Maintained knowledge of sales and promotions, return policies and security practices.
- Stocked shelves and supplies and organized displays to focus customer attention on specific items.
- Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items.
- Organized store by returning merchandise to proper areas and restocked displays.
- Cleaned shelves, counters and tables to maintain organized store.
- Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and current.
- Greeted customers to determine wants or needs.
- Developed and maintained relationships with regular customers, providing personalized service to encourage repeat business.
- Assisted in the preparation and execution of physical inventory counts.
- Handled customer feedback, implementing suggestions to improve the shopping experience.
- Managed loyalty programs, signing up new members and explaining benefits to enhance customer retention.
- Greeted and assisted customers with product selection, offering personalized shopping advice.
- Implemented visual merchandising standards, creating attractive displays to increase sales.
Education
High School Diploma -
Purnell Sweet High School
Maxton, NC06-2022
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Robeson Community College
Lumberton, NCSkills
- Classroom organization
- Lesson implementation
- Child development expertise
- Child assessment
- Early childhood education
- Age-appropriate activities
- Problem-solving
- Training in food handling preparation
- Child safety
- Emergency procedures
- Approachable
- Arts, crafts, and games
- Child nutrition
- Classroom management
- First aid training
- Classroom instruction
- Safety monitoring
- Activity planning
- Child observation
- Positive and cheerful
- Positive role model
- Medical terminology
- Dementia care
- Family support
- Merchandise display
Timeline
Lead Daycare Teacher
Elizabeth Turbevile
04.2024 - Current
Personal Care Assistant
Kaitlin M.
06.2023 - Current
Lead Cashier /Retail Sales Associate
Sonseria
10.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
Purnell Sweet High School
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
Robeson Community College