Samantha Crawford
Sisseton,SD
Summary
Dedicated professional with experience at Sisseton Wahpeton College, skilled in safety compliance and sanitation. Proven ability to foster a safe environment through effective training and hazard identification. Strong rapport-building and decision-making skills enhance teamwork and promote a culture of safety awareness, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for all.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Daycare Worker
Sprouts Daycare
Summit, SD
11.2024 - 04.2025
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing environment for children.
- Engaged children in age-appropriate activities to promote development.
- Supported daily routines, including meal preparation and hygiene practices.
- Observed and documented children's behavior and progress for parent updates.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's needs and activities.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain cleanliness and organization of play areas.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Distributed food, napkins, and beverages in preparation for snack time.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
- Improved daycare environment by maintaining cleanliness, organization, and safety standards consistently.
Custodian
Sisseton Wahpeton College
Sisseton, SD
08.2022 - 11.2024
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of facilities to ensure safe, welcoming environment for students and staff.
- Operated cleaning equipment, including floor scrubbers and vacuums, to effectively manage various surface types.
- Assisted in inventory management of cleaning supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels were maintained at all times.
- Collaborated with team members to develop efficient cleaning schedules that minimized disruption to campus activities.
- Conducted routine inspections of facilities to identify maintenance needs and communicate issues to appropriate personnel.
- Emptied trash cans and recycling bins to keep building clean and free of germs.
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
- Maintained a well-organized supply closet for easy access to necessary tools.
- Replaced and refilled paper towel and toilet paper dispensers for users convenience.
- Enhanced cleanliness and safety by regularly sanitizing high-touch surfaces.
- Handled spills, accidents and other cleaning emergencies to maintain cleanliness standards throughout assigned shift.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations such as spills or leaks, minimizing damage and ensuring safety.
- Checked in and stocked inventory throughout facility.
- Deep cleaned or replaced flooring, performing stripping, sealing and finishing tasks.
- Reported vandalism or other damage to property to supervisor.
Safety Officer
Sisseton Wahpeton College
Sisseton, SD
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Conducted safety inspections and audits to identify hazards and ensure compliance with regulations.
- Collaborated with departments to promote a culture of safety awareness and continuous improvement.
- Monitored incident reports to analyze trends and recommend corrective actions for risk mitigation.
- Developed and implemented training programs for staff on safety protocols and emergency procedures.
- Assisted in the development of safety policies and procedures aligned with best practices and regulations.
- Reduced accident rates with consistent monitoring of employee compliance to safety protocols.
- Increased employee awareness of potential hazards by creating informative signage throughout the facility.
- Recognized, documented, and advised on removal of hazards.
- Enhanced emergency response times by developing and executing comprehensive evacuation plans.
- Responded promptly to safety incidents, providing immediate support and coordinating follow-up investigations.
- Created and maintained compliant work environment.
- Responded to any emergencies as instructed and with utmost efficiency.
Education
Diploma -
Tiospa Zina Tribal School
Agency Village, SD05.2017
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Health and safety regulations
- Rapport building
- Safety and supervision
- Safety awareness
- Positive reinforcement
- Group leadership
- Safety
- Sanitation
Just more I wanted to add about myself
1. It is my nature to give my best in whatever work I take up by going above and beyond.
2. I am a keen observer, attentive listener and quickly adapt.
3. I will only need a few days’ to understand and execute the work.
4. In short, my positive attitude and willingness to learn quickly makes me the right fit for your organization.
Timeline
Daycare Worker
Sprouts Daycare
11.2024 - 04.2025
Custodian
Sisseton Wahpeton College
08.2022 - 11.2024
Safety Officer
Sisseton Wahpeton College
09.2021 - 08.2022
Diploma -
Tiospa Zina Tribal School