Robin Darden
Pikeville,NC
Summary
Dedicated Child Care Worker with experience at Bright Beginnings Christian Center, skilled in activity planning and child development. Proven ability to foster a safe, engaging environment while enhancing children's social skills and emotional growth. Committed to maintaining high hygiene standards and effective parental communication, ensuring a nurturing atmosphere for all children.
Professional childcare provider with strong foundation in child development and caregiving. Proven ability to create engaging, safe learning environments that promote both fun and educational growth. Known for excellent collaboration with colleagues and adaptability to meet dynamic needs of childcare setting.
Professional childcare specialist prepared for this role. Brings strong problem-solving abilities, compassionate care, and effective communication with children and parents. Focuses on team collaboration and adapts to changing needs to ensure supportive and nurturing environment. Known for reliability, patience, and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Child Care Worker
Bright Beginings Christian Center2
05.2019 - 10.2025
- Assisted with daily care routines, ensuring safety and comfort for children.
- Supported educational activities by engaging children in play-based learning.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to promote health and safety standards.
- Collaborated with team members to implement childcare policies and procedures.
Cashier/stocking
Piggy Wiggly
08.1999 - 09.2025
- Processed customer transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
- Maintained accurate cash drawer and balanced daily sales reports.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures and customer interaction protocols.
- Monitored inventory levels and restocked shelves to ensure product availability.
- Implemented best practices for cash handling and transaction accuracy.
- Developed strong relationships with regular customers, enhancing loyalty and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to improve workflow efficiency during peak hours.
Child Care Helper
Rosewood Day Care
05.2017 - 03.2019
- Supervised daily activities, ensuring a safe and engaging environment for children.
- Assisted in developing age-appropriate educational and recreational programs.
- Monitored children's behavior, providing guidance and support as needed.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's progress and concerns.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of play areas and supplies.
- Collaborated with staff to implement strategies for individual child development needs.
- Handled conflicts among children diplomatically, teaching them valuable problem-solving skills while maintaining a peaceful environment.
- Maintained a safe environment for children by adhering to strict safety guidelines and protocols.
- Supported the development of fine motor skills with hands-on activities, such as arts and crafts projects.
- Collaborated effectively with fellow childcare helpers to maintain an organized workspace conducive to learning and growth for each child.
- Managed daily routines efficiently, keeping children on track with scheduled naps, meals, and activities.
- Adapted quickly to diverse needs of various children within the group setting, exhibiting flexibility and resourcefulness throughout daily tasks.
- Partnered with parents to establish open communication lines, ensuring the continuity of care between home and childcare setting.
- Enhanced children''s emotional development by providing supportive guidance and encouragement.
- Assisted lead teacher in implementing age-appropriate lesson plans, fostering cognitive growth in each child.
- Observed individual behaviors closely to identify any potential developmental concerns or areas needing additional support.
- Provided support during toilet training process, helping young children develop self-sufficiency in personal hygiene practices.
Cashier
Handy Mart Gas Station
07.2009 - 07.2016
- Processed customer transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
- Maintained accurate cash drawer and performed daily reconciliations.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
- Trained new cashiers on operational procedures and best practices.
- Implemented inventory management practices to minimize stock discrepancies.
- Monitored fuel pump operations to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
- Assisted customers with inquiries and provided exceptional service, resulting in positive feedback from shoppers.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally, leading to improved customer relations and loyalty.
- Handled multiple payment methods securely, minimizing discrepancies and potential losses.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate cash transactions.
- Contributed to store success by maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the facility.
- Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
- Adapted quickly to new technologies implemented at POS systems, ensuring seamless transition periods for both staff and customers.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve sales targets and maintain a clean, well-stocked store environment.
- Mentored new employees on cashier duties and best practices, improving overall staff performance.
- Streamlined checkout process for increased efficiency and reduced waiting times.
Cashier
Fastbreak
06.2002 - 06.2006
- Developed strategies for improving checkout speed during peak hours.
- Collaborated with management to enhance store layout for improved customer flow.
- Provided backup support for other departments when needed, showcasing versatility within the retail environment.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures while processing transactions efficiently.
- Exceeded productivity goals through consistent attention to detail and organization during busy shifts.
- Promoted store promotions and incentive programs to increase overall sales revenue.
- Managed inventory levels effectively, reducing stock shortages and minimizing wastage.
- Developed rapport and fostered brand loyalty by offering personalized service.
- Enhanced customer loyalty by participating in rewards program enrollment.
- Strengthened team morale and cooperation by assisting coworkers during peak hours.
- Improved efficiency, organized checkout area for optimal workflow.
- Contributed to significant decrease in queue times by streamlining checkout process.
- Implemented loss prevention strategies, reducing instances of theft at checkout.
- Enhanced customer service experience by efficiently processing purchases and returns.
- Increased sales of promotional items by informing customers about current offers.
- Enhanced shopping experience, provided product information and location assistance.
- Boosted team efficiency, shared best practices in cash handling and customer interaction.
- Contributed to clean and safe shopping environment, performed regular sanitation of checkout area.
- Facilitated positive shopping experience, greeted customers warmly upon entry.
- Improved store atmosphere with thorough and prompt cleaning of checkout area.
- Ensured accuracy in financial transactions, reconciled cash with receipts daily.
- Reduced processing errors by meticulously following transaction procedures.
- Supported marketing initiatives by setting up and maintaining promotional displays.
- Managed cash drawer accurately, ensuring all transactions balanced at end of day.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store policies and procedures, ensuring compliance in all transactions.
- Facilitated smoother checkout process, trained new employees on POS systems.
- Fostered positive customer relations by resolving complaints and inquiries promptly.
- Assisted in inventory management, contributing to reduction in stock discrepancies.
- Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
- Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
- Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
- Worked with floor team and managers to meet wide range of customer needs.
- Responded promptly to requests for assistance, spills and customer inquiries.
- Processed refunds and exchanges in accordance with company policy.
- Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors, and resolving discrepancies.
- Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
- Encouraged customers to make additional purchases by highlighting current deals and keeping lane well-stocked.
- Set up new sales displays each week with fresh merchandise.
- Conducted inventory counts by adding each item in stock and documenting in computer system.
- Demonstrated product features, answered questions and redirected objections to highlight positive aspects.
- Processed customer transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
- Maintained accurate cash drawer and performed daily reconciliations.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving issues promptly.
- Trained new cashiers on operational procedures and best practices.
- Implemented inventory management practices to minimize stock discrepancies.
- Monitored fuel pump operations to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
- Assisted customers with inquiries and provided exceptional service, resulting in positive feedback from shoppers.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally, leading to improved customer relations and loyalty.
- Handled multiple payment methods securely, minimizing discrepancies and potential losses.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Contributed to store success by maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the facility.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate cash transactions.
- Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
- Adapted quickly to new technologies implemented at POS systems, ensuring seamless transition periods for both staff and customers.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve sales targets and maintain a clean, well-stocked store environment.
- Mentored new employees on cashier duties and best practices, improving overall staff performance.
- Streamlined checkout process for increased efficiency and reduced waiting times.
Education
High School Diploma -
Goldsboro High
Goldsboro, NC06-1984
Skills
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Patience and empathy
- Art and craft activities
- Activity planning
- Toilet training assistance
- Recreational activities
- Rest time monitoring
- Health and wellness promotion
- Music and movement
- Indoor play supervision
- Positive reinforcement
- Child development
- Literacy support
- Care planning
- Early childhood education
- Child safety
- Outdoor play supervision
- CPR training
- Child nutrition
- Hygiene maintenance
- Social skills promotion
- Activities planning
- Rapport building
- Parental communication
- Social development
- Inclusive environment creation
- Toilet training
- Age-appropriate activities
- Lesson implementation
- Progress reporting
- Nutrition awareness
- Social and academic development
- Motor skills development
- Special needs care
- Curriculum planning
- Safety and supervision
- Developmental milestones
- Good hygiene practices
- Licensing guidelines
- Pupil supervision
- Schedules and routines
- Child safety procedures
- Early education
- Child assessment
- Activities leadership
- Language development
- Safety awareness
- Meal preparation
- Care management
- Housekeeping abilities
- Childcare
Timeline
Child Care Worker
Bright Beginings Christian Center2
05.2019 - 10.2025
Child Care Helper
Rosewood Day Care
05.2017 - 03.2019
Cashier
Handy Mart Gas Station
07.2009 - 07.2016
Cashier
Fastbreak
06.2002 - 06.2006
Cashier/stocking
Piggy Wiggly
08.1999 - 09.2025
High School Diploma -
Goldsboro High