Shavon Ruffin
Pemberton,Nj
Summary
I'm a very friendly and energetic person whose worked in the childcare business about 7 years and with people with developmental disabilities for 2 year and a half years. I’m a very strong and hard-working person who is passionate about what I do. I enjoy what I do on a day to day basis. Helping other makes me feel a since of comfort because I know I’m doing the right thing. I’m a very strong leader and am hoping to gain employment with a company that will benefit from my experience and passion. I enjoy and love what i do Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Kitchen Deli Clerk
Grab N Go Food Mart
49 Rancocas Road, NJ
09.2022 - Current
- Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Delivered exemplary customer service to guests, even in peak business periods to promote retention.
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record.
- Successfully maintained clean, valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
Lead Preschool Teacher
Brightest Beginnings
Lumberton , NJ
03.2019 - 08.2021
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Planned educational opportunities based on children's interests.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures
Preschool Teachers Assistant
Chesterbrook Academy Preschool
Moorestown, NJ
03.2018 - 04.2019
- Established a safe play environment for children -encouraged good behavior using positive reinforce methods -addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management -changed infant and toddler’s diapers -provided nutritious breakfast, lunch and snacks for children -lesson plans, cleaned everyday -sanitized toy and play equipment after every use
- Option, -work with clients that have developmental Disabilities -pick and drop off clients -take them of outings which include the park, pool, zoo, aquarium etc.
- Do arts and crafts -care for there needs -change there under care if needed -interact with them daily
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
- Engaged and entertained children through recreational and educational activities.
- Prepared for lessons by gathering educational materials and setting up equipment.
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Created weekly newsletter to keep families informed about school activities.
- Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior
Data Clerk
Burlington County Detention Center
Mount Holly, NJ
03.2017 - 05.2018
- Working on computers with inmate files -putting the charges, bails, releases dates etc. in our programs(AOC and Jail Maintenance) -Working with Bails Bondsmen and collecting peoples money for there bails
- Handling Money for bails and making sure it get to the proper department in a safe and secure way -filing away folders and paper work -contacting other county jails in reference to different inmates
- Releasing inmates, putting in new commits
- Faxing, Printing ,scanning paperwork -answering the phones all day
- Sorted documents and maintained organized filing process.
- Corrected data entry errors to prevent later issues such as duplication or data degradation.
- Located and corrected data entry errors and reported to management.
- Verified accuracy of data before transcribing.
- Scanned documents and saved in database to keep records of essential organizational information.
- Completed data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
- Entered numerical data into databases with speed and accuracy using 10-key pad.
- Organized, sorted and checked input data against original documents.
- Managed documents by organizing forms, making photocopies, filing records, preparing correspondence and creating reports.
- Verified data files prior to entry to maintain high data accuracy.
- Reviewed and updated client correspondence files and database information to maintain accurate records.
- Corrected data entry errors to prevent duplication or data degradation
- Increased data-entry productivity by maintaining detailed logs of data projects, identifying issues and improving them
- Coded and processed applications into required electronic formats
- Kept optimal quality levels to prevent critical errors and support team performance targets
- Added documents to file records and created new records to support filing needs
- Managed documents by organizing forms, making photocopies, filing records, preparing correspondence and creating reports
- Evaluated source documents to locate needed information
Teachers Assistant
The Learning Experience
Mount Holly, NJ
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Established a safe play environment for children -encouraged good behavior using positive reinforce methods -addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management -changed infant and toddler’s diapers -provided u breakfast, lunch and snacks for children -lesson plans, cleaned everyday -sanitized toy and play equipment after every use
- Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Assisted lead teachers with lesson plan creation and materials development .
- Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
- Reviewed lesson material with students individually or in small groups.
- Supported instructor with test administration, curriculum development and assignment grading.
- Implemented practice exercises and used repetition, enabling students to grasp new concepts quickly.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper and crayons
- Maintained safety and security by overseeing students in recess environments
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance
- Documented student progress and communicated with parents to keep informed.
Community Support Staff
Community Options Group Home
Moorestown, NJ
09.2015 - 12.2017
- Assist with personal and emotional needs -direct care to the clients -working and caring for people with developmental disabilities -clean, cook and help with hygiene needs -giving medication at times its needed -documenting and filing all paperwork properly -providing and clean and neat environment for clients -taking clients in the work van to doctor appointments, and on outings
- Established networks to increase community awareness of new programs.
- Took active role in patient and family planning process, detailing instructions and responding appropriately and effectively to questions and concerns.
- Built partnerships with related organizations to develop support and gain greater attention for important issues.
- Gathered opinions and support from grass-roots supporters to solidify group position.
- Liaised with community members, recommending resources and programs
- Supported clients in developing goals and social skills, improving individual wellness and productivity
- Produced crisis management and intervention plans for communities in need
- Assisted in implementation of community support services in alignment with needs
- Established networks to increase community awareness of new programs
- Educated young people about strategies for driving discussions and promoting social changes.
Recreation Assistant
Burlington Woods Nursing Home
Burlington, NJ
05.2013 - 05.2014
- Organized and engaged in recreational activities with the residents such as games and puzzles
- Worked with residents who had Dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease -documented and kept up with daily activities that resident participated in in log book -provided a cooking class that I oversaw for the residents -engaged in aroma therapy classes to help stimulate the mind and body -served lunch and dinner and helped clean up afterwords
- Collaborated with staff to create recreation offerings and facilitated communication about new programs to generate involvement.
- Maintained order among participants and spectators to enforce conduct rules conformance.
- Conducted rounds within facility and campus to facilitate safe execution of recreation activities and monitor participation numbers.
- Performed light custodial duties to provide clean and inviting facilities.
- Responded to public inquiries to provide information about programs and facilities.
- Performed clerical, accounting and bookkeeping duties to process participation fees and reconcile cash receipts daily.
- Opened, closed and secured facilities at prescribed times to accommodate scheduled activities.
Support Specialist Supervisor
Best Care Nursing And Residential Services Inc.
Marlton, NJ
03.2012 - 05.2013
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Handled customer complaints, resolved issues and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
- Collaborated with vendors to locate replacement components and resolve advanced problems
- Broke down and evaluated user problems, using test scripts, personal expertise and probing questions
- Monitored systems in operation and quickly troubleshot errors
- Maintained record of daily individual activities, behaviors and pertinent incidents for patient analysis and assessment
- Configured hardware, devices and software to set up work stations for employees
- Collaborated with vendors to locate replacement components and resolve advanced problems.
- Broke down and evaluated user problems, using test scripts, personal expertise and probing questions.
- Collected, aggregated, verified and monitored trend data.
- Patched software and installed new versions to eliminate security problems and protect data.
- Maintained record of daily individual activities, behaviors and pertinent incidents for patient analysis and assessment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pemberton Township Highschool
Arney's Mount06.1992
Skills
- Systems:
- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Type 40 t0 60 WPM
- Kitchen support
- Sorting and delivery
- Feeding guidelines
- Delivery inspections
- Leadership and team building
- Lead Generation
Timeline
Lead Kitchen Deli Clerk
Grab N Go Food Mart
09.2022 - Current
Lead Preschool Teacher
Brightest Beginnings
03.2019 - 08.2021
Preschool Teachers Assistant
Chesterbrook Academy Preschool
03.2018 - 04.2019
Data Clerk
Burlington County Detention Center
03.2017 - 05.2018
Teachers Assistant
The Learning Experience
01.2017 - 01.2018
Community Support Staff
Community Options Group Home
09.2015 - 12.2017
Recreation Assistant
Burlington Woods Nursing Home
05.2013 - 05.2014
Support Specialist Supervisor
Best Care Nursing And Residential Services Inc.
03.2012 - 05.2013
High School Diploma -
Pemberton Township Highschool
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