Michele Venneri

• Prevented infections and maintained store professionalism by cleaning and sanitizing work areas constantly.
• Elevated customer loyalty by using strong Communication skills and the abilities to resolve customer problems.
• Cultivated ability to recall customers' names and address each by name.
• Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
• Educated staff by sharing knowledge and expertise of coffees, teas and merchandise.

I'm not just barista but a story teller of that coffee journey. The role of a barista is to create an welcoming environment as know as the third place. We do this by having high standards for both hand craft beverages and cleanliness. My role has been to model this behavior and to coach fellow baristas as well.

• Oversee two after-school programs: Everyday Play (EDP) for grades 1-5 and Afterschool at King (ASK) for grades 6-8.
• Manage staff scheduling, assist with curriculum development, purchase supplies, and communicate with parents.
• Create and distribute Constant Contact communications to keep families informed.
  Supervise seasonal camps and "No School" childcare programs, providing high-quality childcare services to the community.
• Assist in managing Police Activities League (PAL) enrichment classes, including staff coordination, supply procurement, and parent communication.
• Support youth development programs, including Jr. Giants and Leader in Training (LIT).
  Handle daily administrative tasks such as emails, phone calls, and meetings.
• Participate in 6-8 special events annually to promote community engagement.
  Facilitate training for 40-60 summer per diem staff to ensure program readiness.
  Assist in developing and refining the summer camp curriculum.
• Plan and coordinate all field trips, ensuring engaging and safe experiences for campers.
• Communicate with parents to provide program updates and address concerns.
  Provide ongoing supervision and support throughout the duration of the summer camp.

• Schedule and pair inclusion specialist with community participant
• Develop plans for policies and procedures regarding inclusion/accessibility
• Networking with other agencies for different accessibility opportunities.
• Recruiting people who have experience working with people who have a disability to help them be successful in our programs in the City of San Mateo.

In my current role as Inclusion Coordinator my objective is to provide a reasonable modification for a person with a disability that is enrolled in a program so they can have an amazing experience.

• Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
• Educated students in the early years.
• Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
• Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
• Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.

As a preschool teacher I tried to create a learning environments,and stations that are safe and clean, as well as to find and implement learning opportunities through sensory, art and social. These first years of these tiny learners are so important I try to develop very enrich curriculum.

• Managed camp operations for Camp Mateo serving over 85 campers each day.
• Built and deepened positive relationships with parents and recreation staff.
• Helped organized field trips to off-site locations and handled scheduling, transportation and payments.
• Coordinated supply orders, storage and distribution for program.
• Guided each student in a zoom classroom reality and helped each student with classroom commitments and homework.
• Devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners.

As a recreation specialist III I helped with the day by day operations that kept the program running smoothly by problem solving and being very hands on.

• Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
• Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
• Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and other lite house chores.
• Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.

As a private childcare provider to multiple families I strived to creat a trusting bond with the families by being very reliable, great communication and lots of transparency.

• Coordinated staff volunteers to supervise events and facilitate scheduled activities.
• Tracked program spending, enrollments and attendance to produce monthly reports for program director.
• Researched, planned and organized mentally stimulating activities for individuals between ages of 12 and 90.
• Organized recreation and therapy programs congruent with participants' therapy goals, abilities and personal interests.
• Scheduled and led specialized programs allowing participants to engage in exercise and recreation, supporting social and physical wellbeing.

Planning and implementing programs for two distinct populations: People who are developmentally disabled and community seniors from weekly classes, field trips to helping patrons find essential services.