Reta Abdal
El Cajon,CA
Summary
Professional caregiver with strong track record of fostering safe, nurturing environments for children. Adept at supporting developmental milestones and creating engaging, educational activities. Known for effective collaboration with parents and adapting to meet changing needs. Reliable, patient, and skilled in managing multiple responsibilities while ensuring optimal care and well-being.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Nanny
Self-employeed
06.2022 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child's progress and needs.
- Oversaw household duties such as light housekeeping tasks or running errands when required.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Supported emotional growth by helping children navigate conflicts with empathy and understanding while teaching problem-solving skills.
- Managed medical appointments, ensuring regular check-ups and vaccinations were up-to-date for each child.
Restaurant Manager
Sammich House Deli & Juice Bar
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Managed daily operations to ensure a high level of efficiency, consistency, and quality in both food and service.
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
- Met, greeted, and encouraged feedback from customers and used feedback to implement positive changes within restaurant.
- Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.
- Optimized labor costs by closely monitoring schedules, adjusting staffing levels according to business needs, and employing cross-training strategies.
Sales Associate
Victoria's Secret & PINK
04.2018 - 06.2020
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
Education
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies -
San Diego State University
San Diego, CA05-2022
Associate of Arts -
Cuyamaca College
El Cajon, CA09-2016
Skills
- Behavior management techniques
- Social integration
- Language skills
- Child development expertise
- Multitasking Abilities
- Schedule creation and maintenance
- Team building
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking ability
Languages
Arabic
Professional Working
Timeline
Private Nanny
Self-employeed
06.2022 - Current
Restaurant Manager
Sammich House Deli & Juice Bar
01.2021 - 05.2022
Sales Associate
Victoria's Secret & PINK
04.2018 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies -
San Diego State University
Associate of Arts -
Cuyamaca College
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