Sydney Smith

I learned how to handle food and keep a sanitary environment. I excelled in cleaning and keeping the work space organized, and I always look for opportunities to consolidate and take steps for better efficiency. I am capable in preparing food and serving customers. I was trained how to use slicers. Working as a team was the most important part of this job.

• . I was a very sociable person and talked to all the customers. I was a skilled cashier and know how to handle money well. This job taught me to be open to all types of opinions, whether they’re negative, the opposite of mine, or the same. I loved this job, and ever since I started working, all I want to do is work more.

• I taught children and loved every second of it. I loved getting to know the children and helping them learn. I take good care of children as they are a priority in life. Children seem to like me because I meet them on their level. I treat them as they are human beings, not something to be babied. I want them to feel understood and heard, and using my psychology knowledge, I know how to treat them to make them feel safe and as though they have control.

• I gained general work experience through overnight visits, dog-walking, caring for basic pet needs (feeding, watering, etc.), and meeting with clients to discuss routines. I was well-liked by many clients, with a number of them requesting me for their own pets.

• I gained valuable information when working at IHOP, and I feel I am a hardworking server and can deal with multiple people at one time. I learned what it was like to work under high stress conditions, and I feel that I understand how restaurants function, so I do not need as much training when it comes to basic elements.