Sarah Russell
Denison,IA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Daycare Teacher
Kountry Kids Daycare
07.2024 - Current
- Boosted classroom morale by fostering a positive, inclusive environment for all students.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and safe classroom environment, reinforcing daycare safety protocols.
- Supported the lead teacher in monitoring student behavior, enforcing rules and addressing issues as they arose.
- Served as a reliable substitute teacher when needed, quickly adapting to various classroom environments.
Paraprofessional
St. Edward Elementary School
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students and faculty members.
Hotel Front Desk Supervisor
Marriot Hotel
08.2022 - 01.2024
- Collected room deposits, fees, and payments.
- Maintained accurate records of guest information, payments, and reservations using hotel management software systems.
- Provided exceptional service during high-volume periods or challenging situations, ensuring a seamless experience for all guests.
- Resolved guest issues promptly, resulting in positive feedback and return visits.
Retail Store Manager
Beer Thirty
03.2020 - 08.2022
- Maintained a clean and organized store appearance to enhance the overall shopping experience for customers.
- Completed routine store inventories.
- Managed inventory control processes to restore back stock, and maintain sales floor levels to meet customer needs.
- Started as a Cashier.
- Coached employees and trained on methods for handling various aspects of sales, complicated issues, and difficult customers.
Cashier
Fareway
06.2014 - 03.2020
- 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.
Education
Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IADenison High School
Denison, IA05.2018
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Positive reinforcement
- Teamwork
- Strong work ethic and dependable
- Reliability
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Self motivation
Timeline
Assistant Daycare Teacher
Kountry Kids Daycare
07.2024 - Current
Paraprofessional
St. Edward Elementary School
02.2024 - 05.2024
Hotel Front Desk Supervisor
Marriot Hotel
08.2022 - 01.2024
Retail Store Manager
Beer Thirty
03.2020 - 08.2022
Cashier
Fareway
06.2014 - 03.2020
Des Moines Area Community College
Denison High School
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