Miya Paddio
Lafayette,LA
Summary
Dynamic and dependable professional with a strong work ethic, sharpened at Chuck E Cheese, where I enhanced customer satisfaction through effective problem-solving and time management. Proven ability to create engaging environments for children, ensuring safety and emotional support while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Babysitter
Lafayette, LA
01.2021 - Current
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Improved child safety by vigilantly monitoring play areas and consistently enforcing rules.
- Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
Intern
Lafayette Parish School Board
Lafayette, LA
05.2025 - 06.2025
- Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
- Developed organizational skills through managing multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.
- Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
Cashier Team Lead
Chuck E Cheese
Lafayette, LA
01.2023 - 12.2024
- Performed store opening, closing, and shift-change actions and kept accurate shift-change logs.
- Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
- Communicated with customers and team members to solve problems.
- Processed both cash and card purchases and returns.
- Trained, mentored, and developed new cashiers with positive and encouraging techniques to maximize performance and team contributions.
- Maintained a clean and inviting checkout area, contributing to an enjoyable shopping experience for customers.
- Balanced cash drawers at the end of each shift, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently processing transactions and addressing inquiries.
- Managed cash registers, ensuring accurate accounting and reducing discrepancies in daily reports.
- Increased customer loyalty and retention.
Birthday Party Host
Chuck E Cheese
Lafayette
01.2023 - 12.2024
- Ensured a memorable event for clients by creating personalized and themed party environments.
- Enhanced guest experiences by organizing and executing engaging birthday party activities.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and safety within the party area, contributing to positive client reviews and recommendations.
- Protected young guests by monitoring activities and maintaining strong perimeter for activities.
- Boosted customer satisfaction through attentive hosting and efficient communication with guests, parents, and staff members.
- Collaborated with team members to efficiently coordinate decorations, food service, and entertainment for successful parties.
- Resolved conflicts to restore customer satisfaction and promote loyalty to company brand.
- Demonstrated adaptability when working with diverse clientele across various age groups, interests, cultural backgrounds, or special needs requirements.
- Reset party rooms between events by collecting trash, wiping down surfaces and sweeping floor.
- Maintained party areas during busy events for as many as 30 guests.
- Developed innovative games and activities tailored to each party''s age group, theme, or special requests, resulting in highly engaged guests.
- Trained new employees on company policies, best practices in customer service excellence, as well as specific job duties associated with hosting birthday parties effectively.
- Completed accurate reports highlighting activities, revenue and any notable incidents.
- Kept facilities clean and prepared party areas promptly for upcoming events.
- Decorated and set tables in accordance with party themes and age groups.
- Coordinated refreshments and food for indoor, outdoor and special location parties.
- Delighted young guests with special activities and events such as inflatables and balloon animals.
Education
High School Diploma -
Carencro High
Carencro05-2026
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Strong work ethic
- Following directions
- Dependability
- Maintaining safe environment
Timeline
Intern
Lafayette Parish School Board
05.2025 - 06.2025
Cashier Team Lead
Chuck E Cheese
01.2023 - 12.2024
Birthday Party Host
Chuck E Cheese
01.2023 - 12.2024
Babysitter
01.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
Carencro High