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Sonia Vissani-Lesko

Santa Monica,CA

Summary

My professional journey has been quite the adventure, always diving into new challenges with a strong work ethic and a good dose of integrity. If you take a look at my resume, you'll see how being a business owner and juggling various roles taught me to navigate through different situations.

Running my own business had its rewards, but let's be honest, it can get a bit lonely at the top. So, here I am, at a point where I'm ready for a change – from being in charge to being part of a team. I've come to realize that working collaboratively brings a whole new dynamic to the professional scene.

After weathering the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, I'm all about shifting gears towards teamwork. My background isn't just about adapting; it's about recognizing the strength in working together. I'm looking for roles where I can bring my skills to the table, not flying solo, but as part of a fantastic team, where success is a collective effort and the environment is all about collaboration.

In a nutshell, I'm like a chameleon in different work situations, and right now, I'm eager to bring that adaptability to a wonderful team. Let's share our experiences, learn from each other, celebrate victories, and make things happen together.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Franchisee Owner

Chefs For Seniors
08.2019 - Current
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.

Intern

Chef Eric's Culinary Classroom
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Helping students during a cooking summer camp.
  • Set up equipment, supervise and instruct children during the preparation of food.

Preschool Owner/Director

Morning Glory Preschool
07.2010 - 08.2018
  • Created policies, managed staff (teachers and teacher assistants), oversaw daily operations
  • Handled problems with staff and students
  • Developed curriculum and ensures the school met the state standards for safety and good practices
  • Responsible for enrollment of students, staff training, and budget management
  • Supported parents by offering parenting classes and one-on-one behavior management support.
  • Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
  • Resolved conflicts and administered corrective action to foster positive experience for children and staff.
  • Operated under licensing guidelines to protect health, safety and well-being of children.
  • Supervised and managed team of childcare professionals to guarantee highest standards of care.

Head Start Preschool Teacher

Santa Monica-Malibu School District
09.2007 - 06.2010
  • I Organized and led activities to promote physical, socio-emotional, and cognitive development
  • Held weekly staff meetings with the teacher assistants to plan lessons and address children's needs
  • Distributed quarterly progress assessment and milestone reports to each parents, supervisors and Head Start agencies
  • Held quarterly parent-teacher conferences and annual home visits.

Special Education Teacher's Assistant

Santa Monica-Malibu School District
08.2002 - 06.2004
  • Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
  • Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
  • Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
  • Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
  • Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.

Tour Coordinator

Allied Tours
12.1998 - 11.2001
  • Arranged travel accommodations for groups, couples, executives, and special needs clients.
  • Generated reports on travel trends and customer feedback to inform business goals.
  • Followed up with customers to increase customer service with travel plans.
  • Supervised payments via credit and debit cards and handled sensitive information with professionalism and discreteness.

Education

Certificate: Culinary Master Chef Program 16 Weeks -

Chef Eric's Culinary Classroom
West Los Angeles, CA
02.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Child and Adolescent Development

California State University
Northridge, Ca
05.2007

GED -

Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA
06.2004

Associate Degree in Special Education -

School of Special Education
Mendrisio, Switzerland
06.1996

Skills

  • Great organization ability
  • Outgoing personality
  • Friendly
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Employee Training
  • Strategic Planning
  • Staff Management
  • Critical Thinking

Languages

Italian
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Franchisee Owner

Chefs For Seniors
08.2019 - Current

Intern

Chef Eric's Culinary Classroom
06.2019 - 08.2019

Preschool Owner/Director

Morning Glory Preschool
07.2010 - 08.2018

Head Start Preschool Teacher

Santa Monica-Malibu School District
09.2007 - 06.2010

Special Education Teacher's Assistant

Santa Monica-Malibu School District
08.2002 - 06.2004

Tour Coordinator

Allied Tours
12.1998 - 11.2001

Certificate: Culinary Master Chef Program 16 Weeks -

Chef Eric's Culinary Classroom

Bachelor of Arts - Child and Adolescent Development

California State University

GED -

Santa Monica College

Associate Degree in Special Education -

School of Special Education
Sonia Vissani-Lesko