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Shannon Davis

East Calais

Summary

Versatile and dedicated professional with experience as a Registered Daycare Provider and Sales Associate at Big Lots. Excelled in creating safe, nurturing environments for children and enhancing customer satisfaction through effective communication and relationship building. Skilled in multitasking and adaptability, with a proven track record of fostering trust and managing responsibilities efficiently.

Experienced with creating safe, engaging environments for children. Utilizes skills in planning educational activities and managing diverse needs to foster growth and development. Track record of effective communication with parents and teamwork within childcare settings.

Bringing nurturing and patient demeanor, coupled with genuine love for children and their development. Possess foundational understanding of child development and early childhood education, along with strong organizational and communication skills. Committed to fostering safe and engaging environment that supports growth and learning.

Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Registered Daycare Provider

Self Employed Services
04.2003 - Current
  • Communicated effectively with parents about their child''s progress, behavior, and milestones achieved during daycare hours.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Managed daily routines, including meal preparation and nap times, promoting a structured and consistent schedule for children.
  • Maintained a safe and nurturing environment for children, ensuring their physical and emotional wellbeing.
  • Developed strong relationships with families, fostering trust and open communication between parents and caregivers.
  • Offered top-notch care to 10+ children at once, ranging in age from 10 weeks to 11.
  • Maintained safe play environment by emphasizing and maintaining cleanliness and organization.
  • Assisted children in developing social skills through interactive games and group activities that promoted cooperation and teamwork.
  • Supported families during transitions such as toilet training or starting school by providing guidance on strategies for success at home.
  • Contributed to maintaining accurate records of attendance, immunizations, allergies, special needs information for each child under care.
  • Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
  • Coordinated sensory play experiences that allowed children to explore new textures, scents, sounds fostering curiosity about the world around them.
  • Offered outdoor play opportunities daily, promoting physical activity and encouraging children to connect with nature.
  • Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.

Sales Associate

Big Lots
09.2005 - 01.2008
  • 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.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Collaborated with team members to improve overall store performance, sharing best practices, and offering support as needed.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.

Sales Associate

AMES
04.2000 - 01.2002
  • 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.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
  • Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
  • Minimized wait times for customers during peak hours, maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
  • Maintained accurate inventory records to ensure adequate stock levels, minimizing out-of-stock situations that could impact customer satisfaction.

Education

U32 High School
Montpelier, VT
06.2003

Skills

  • Childcare
  • Meal preparation
  • Safetey
  • Age-appropriate activities
  • Child development
  • Healthy environments
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Multitasking
  • Organizational skills
  • Reliability
  • Effective communication
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Child safety
  • Emotional support
  • Relationship building
  • Self motivation
  • First aid training and certified
  • CPR certified
  • Observing and monitoring behavior
  • Caring and responsible
  • Attention to detail

Timeline

Sales Associate

Big Lots
09.2005 - 01.2008

Registered Daycare Provider

Self Employed Services
04.2003 - Current

Sales Associate

AMES
04.2000 - 01.2002

U32 High School
Shannon Davis