Sheryl Suitter
Fort Fairfield
Summary
Compassionate Childcare Assistant Teacher with background in nurturing and educating children of diverse ages. Experience includes developing creative learning activities, managing classroom behavior, and fostering social development. Strengths lie in communication skills, patience, and adaptability to different learning styles. Made significant impact on child development by utilizing positive reinforcement teaching techniques.
Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth.
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Experienced and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Childcare Assistant Teacher
Little Sunshine Learning Center
Fort Fairfield
03.2026 - Current
- Assisted in planning and implementing educational activities for young children.
- Supervised children during playtime to ensure a safe and engaging environment.
- Collaborated with lead teachers to prepare lesson materials and classroom setup.
- Helped make sure babies were changed and fed, put down for a nap.
- Logged times fed and napped for when picked up.
Housekeeper
The Northeastland Hotel
Presque Isle
04.2024 - 04.2026
- Cleaned guest rooms to maintain high standards of cleanliness and comfort.
- Replenished supplies in bathrooms and kitchens for guest convenience.
- Organized laundry services to ensure timely delivery of fresh linens.
- Helped out in laundry when supervisor and assistant supervisor were on vacation.
- Reported maintenance issues promptly to ensure guest satisfaction.
- Assisted in training new staff on cleaning procedures and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with housekeeping team to maintain efficient workflow during peak times.
- Cleaned bathrooms, including toilets, tubs, showers and sinks.
- Swept and mopped floors, vacuumed carpets and rugs, dusted furniture, wiped down surfaces.
- Changed bed linens and towels, tidied up rooms.
- Vacuumed floors and dusted furniture to maintain organized, professional appearance.
- Used cleaning chemicals following proper guidelines.
- Emptied trash receptacles throughout the property.
- Moved beds, sofas and small furniture to wipe down baseboards and remove dust and dirt from hard-to-reach areas.
- Cleaned building floors by sweeping, mopping and scrubbing.
- Maintained and organized cleaning supplies stock.
- Stocked amenities such as soap, shampoo and toilet paper in guest rooms.
- Disinfected telephones, light switches and other frequently touched objects.
- Responded to requests from guests regarding housekeeping needs.
- Reported any maintenance issues or damage to supervisors immediately.
- Used appropriate personal protective equipment and supplies when handling hazardous waste or chemicals.
- Followed safety procedures when handling hazardous materials.
- Removed finger marks and smudges from doors, frames and glass partitions to enhance shine.
- Emptied wastebaskets and disposed of soiled linens in guest rooms to reduce spread of germs and enhance freshness.
- Inspected guest rooms after cleaning to ensure they were presentable.
- Returned rooms to occupant-ready status to satisfy future guests.
- Maintained a clean linen closet by folding sheets neatly on shelves.
- Laundered sheets and removed stains to restore linens to pristine condition.
- Provided information about hotel services upon request from guests.
- Organized closets with hangers for guests' clothing items.
- Requested maintenance orders to fix non-working equipment and address room damage.
- Assisted in laundry services including washing, drying, and folding linens.
- Sanitized and cleaned sinks, mirrors, toilets and showers.
Laundry Attendant
Presque Isle Nursing Home
Presque Isle
10.2020 - 04.2024
- Operated laundry equipment efficiently for resident garments and linens.
- Sorted, washed, and dried laundry according to established protocols.
- Folded and organized clean items for easy distribution to nursing staff.
- Maintained cleanliness of laundry area to ensure a safe work environment.
- Assisted team members with heavy loads and equipment handling as needed.
- Monitored inventory levels of laundry supplies and notified management when low.
- Adhered to infection control standards while handling soiled linens from residents.
- Kept work area neat, clean and organized at all times.
- Ensured proper labeling and tracking of personal garments belonging to residents.
- Loaded and unloaded washers and dryers, observing correct operating instructions.
- Folded dried articles neatly.
- Operated washing machines, dryers, extractors, and other laundry equipment.
- Stocked shelves with freshly laundered items in an orderly fashion.
- Transported laundry in carts and sorted dirty items by load type.
- Followed safety regulations while operating machinery.
- Set dryers at appropriate drying times and settings by taking into account fabric type and load size.
- Removed lint from dryer screens after each load.
- Ensured that all wash loads are balanced before starting the cycle.
- Inspected laundry for damage or stains to repair or pre-treat.
- Delivered additional requested items to rooms upon request within reasonable timeframes.
- Separated whites from colors during the sorting process.
- Provided excellent customer service at all times.
Coordinator's Assistant
White Smiles Family Dental
Presque Isle
11.2017 - 03.2020
- Assisted dental team with patient scheduling and appointment management.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Coordinated communication between patients and dental staff effectively.
- Supported front desk operations by answering phone calls and emails promptly.
- Scheduled follow-up appointments and reminders for patients efficiently.
- Collected, counted and disbursed money to complete basic bookkeeping and banking transactions.
- Operated photocopiers and scanners, facsimile machines and personal computers.
- Answered telephones, directed calls, and took messages.
- Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information or respond to requests.
- Communicated with customers, employees and vendors to answer questions and address complaints.
- Maintained and updated filing, inventory and database systems, manually or using computer.
Assistant Supervisor
Spirit Halloween Super Store
Presque Isle
08.2016 - 11.2016
- Assisted in managing daily store operations and staff scheduling.
- Trained new employees on customer service and product knowledge.
- Oversaw inventory management and organized stock replenishment efforts.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards and store policies.
- Coordinated promotional displays to enhance customer engagement.
- Addressed customer inquiries and resolved issues promptly.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and organized store environment.
- Supported loss prevention strategies through diligent monitoring of sales floor activities.
- Maintained positive work ethic and commitment to providing excellent service to improve operations efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Ensured safety regulations were followed at all times by employees.
- Coordinated daily activities and supervised staff to ensure efficiency.
- Collaborated with managers from other departments to ensure smooth workflow across the organization.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and effectively.
- Oversaw employee supervision, client satisfaction, contract management and daily work.
- Inspected premises regularly to identify potential hazards or maintenance needs.
- Monitored employee performance and conducted regular reviews to identify areas for improvement.
- Performed cashier duties such as processing payments, issuing receipts and balancing cash drawers at the end of shifts.
- Conducted periodic inventory checks to ensure accuracy of stock levels.
- Maintained records of all products sold, returns and exchanges.
Evening Sales Floor Supervisor
Kmart, Sears Holding
Presque Isle
10.2007 - 08.2016
- Supervised sales floor operations to ensure optimal customer service.
- Trained and mentored team members on product knowledge and sales techniques.
- Coordinated merchandise displays to enhance visual appeal and customer engagement.
- Assisted in inventory management to maintain stock levels and product availability.
- Implemented loss prevention strategies to minimize theft and shrinkage.
- Monitored sales performance and provided feedback to improve team effectiveness.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues promptly for satisfaction.
- Oversaw all cash handling activities such as counting money at opening and closing shifts, reconciling registers at end-of-day shift changes.
- Managed inventory shrinkage improvement program to reduce theft and loss.
- Greeted customers, clarifying needs, and identifying solutions to close sales.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and safety regulations at all times.
- Delegated tasks to maintain efficient workflow.
- Facilitated store closing procedures, securing valuables, arming, and disarming alarm system and inspecting premises for urgent needs.
- Assisted with training, development, and mentoring of sales employees.
- Communicated sales goals and key performance indicators to employees.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining professionalism and excellent customer service skills.
- Ensured customer satisfaction by providing friendly and knowledgeable assistance with product selection, purchase decisions, returns, and exchanges.
- Monitored inventory levels throughout the night and communicated any discrepancies between expected stock levels versus actual stock levels found on hand.
- Trained new employees on cash register usage, merchandising techniques, customer service standards, safety protocols.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Business
Northern Maine Community College
Presque Isle, Maine 10.2007 - 05.2017
Fort Fairfield Middle High School
Fort Fairfield, MESkills
- Lesson planning
- Child supervision
- Classroom management
- Developmental assessments
- First aid certification
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- CPR certified
- Reliable
- Approachable
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Friendly and likeable
- Record keeping
Timeline
Childcare Assistant Teacher
Little Sunshine Learning Center
03.2026 - Current
Housekeeper
The Northeastland Hotel
04.2024 - 04.2026
Laundry Attendant
Presque Isle Nursing Home
10.2020 - 04.2024
Coordinator's Assistant
White Smiles Family Dental
11.2017 - 03.2020
Assistant Supervisor
Spirit Halloween Super Store
08.2016 - 11.2016
Evening Sales Floor Supervisor
Kmart, Sears Holding
10.2007 - 08.2016
Associate of Applied Science - Business
Northern Maine Community College
10.2007 - 05.2017
Fort Fairfield Middle High School