Takiyah Smiley
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Self-assured young professional who is passionate about growth and learning. Demonstrating superior leadership and communication abilities as well as the critical capacity to function in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
The Learning Loft
03.2024 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Assistant Manager
Regal Cinema
04.2022 - Current
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
Shift Manager
Bucharest Bar & Grill
03.2020 - 08.2022
- Handled escalated customer issues effectively, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills while upholding company values and standards.
- Trained new employees on company policies, procedures, and job responsibilities, ensuring seamless integration into the team.
- Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
- Improved overall team performance by effectively delegating tasks and providing clear instructions.
Education
Bachelors - Criminal Justice
Clark Atlanta University
Atlanta, GA05.2024
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI05.2021
Skills
- Customer Service
- Health and safety management
- Communication and leadership
- Microsoft Office suite
- Adobe Creative suite
- Organizational and administrative
- Independent and self-reliant but also a team player
- Open to new ideas and willing to learn new ways of doing things
- Quick to embrace challenge and changes in priority
- Volunteer
Projects
Pretty Individuals who Nurture & Impact Knowledge, 2021, PRESENT, Atlanta, GA
Volunteer Experience
- MDNR Summer Camps
- Fed Homeless w/ PINK
- Thanksgiving Turkey Drive
- Juvenile Courts Shadower
Timeline
Teacher
The Learning Loft
03.2024 - Current
Assistant Manager
Regal Cinema
04.2022 - Current
Shift Manager
Bucharest Bar & Grill
03.2020 - 08.2022
Bachelors - Criminal Justice
Clark Atlanta University
Western Michigan University