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Samantha Jessen

West Des Moines

Summary

Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Pricing Specialist

Stuff Etc Quality Consignment
09.2024 - Current
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing friendly and efficient service in a fast-paced retail environment.
  • Maintained a clean, organized workspace to efficiently process orders in a fast-paced retail environment.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve high-performance results in a fast-paced retail setting.
  • Evaluated retail customers' product needs and promoted appropriate store products.

Private Nanny

Ayn Rand School for Tots
09.2020 - 08.2024
  • 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.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Established clear expectations for behavior, setting boundaries to create a respectful atmosphere within the home.
  • Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
  • Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
  • Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional, and social well-being.
  • Conducted regular safety checks and maintained a clean, hazard-free environment for the children at all times.

Daycare Teacher

A Child's World
08.2015 - 09.2020
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.
  • Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
  • Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
  • Oversaw daily transitions between various activities such as snack time, outdoor playtime, naptime ensuring smooth operation of daily schedule.
  • Guided students through daily routines, instilling a sense of responsibility and independence within each child.
  • Improved classroom management by implementing clear expectations, consistent routines, and age-appropriate rewards systems.
  • Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
  • Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of student progress, behavior incidents, and parent-teacher conferences for review as needed.
  • Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.

Education

Certificate of Completion - Sterile Processing

Des Moines Area Community College
Des Moines, IA
05-2025

High School Diploma -

Missouri Valley High School
Missouri Valley, IA
05-2006

Skills

  • Pricing software proficiency
  • Teamwork
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Reliability
  • Organizational skills
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Decision-making
  • Task prioritization
  • Professional demeanor

Timeline

Pricing Specialist

Stuff Etc Quality Consignment
09.2024 - Current

Private Nanny

Ayn Rand School for Tots
09.2020 - 08.2024

Daycare Teacher

A Child's World
08.2015 - 09.2020

Certificate of Completion - Sterile Processing

Des Moines Area Community College

High School Diploma -

Missouri Valley High School

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