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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Hobbies and Interests
Certification
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Tara Wickland

Tara Wickland

Fort Collins,CO

Summary

Results-oriented achiever with a track record of consistently surpassing targets and driving success in fast-paced environments. Combining strategic thinking with hands-on experience, I have a proven ability to deliver impactful solutions that enhance organizational performance. Adept at identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing effective strategies to achieve desired outcomes.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Infant Teacher

KinderCare Learning Centers
04.2024 - 12.2024
  • Kept classroom and feeding areas clean, neat, and safe.
  • Maintained a safe, nurturing environment for infants by adhering to health and safety regulations.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Managed personal hygiene requirements with frequent diaper changes, use of bibs, and monitoring of behaviors.
  • Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
  • Provided thorough documentation of each child''s day-to-day activities, achievements, concerns, or incidents for both internal records and parental review upon request.
  • Promoted development of social, emotional, and communication skills in infants.
  • Managed daily routines efficiently while maintaining flexibility to accommodate any unforeseen changes or challenges throughout the day.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents to foster trust and open communication regarding their child''s wellbeing.

Bartender-Assistant Manager

Willie’s Chicken Shack
09.2023 - 11.2023
  • Opening and closing bar and restaurant
  • Opening and closing money tills
  • Bar and restaurant preparation
  • Preparing and serving cocktails
  • Taking food and beverage orders
  • Three weeks after being hired, I was promoted to restaurant Assistant Manager
  • Utilized strong multitasking skills to efficiently manage multiple priorities during peak hours without sacrificing quality or service standards.
  • Handled cash transactions accurately, maintaining proper accounting of sales figures.
  • Provided excellent customer service, addressing patron needs promptly and courteously.
  • Increased repeat business by establishing rapport with regular customers through attentive service and personalized recommendations.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering teamwork among staff members during high-pressure shifts.

Infant Nanny

Private Care
01.2023 - 08.2023
  • Provided a nurturing environment for infants, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times.
  • Supported parents in implementing routines and schedules, leading to increased consistency and predictability for the infant.
  • Enhanced infant development by creating age-appropriate activities tailored to each child''s needs and interests.
  • Fostered strong parent-nanny relationships through open communication, trust, and professionalism.
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties to ensure a clean, organized living environment for both the family and the infant.
  • Developed strong bonds with infants by consistently responding sensitively to their emotional cues and needs throughout caregiving tasks.
  • Encouraged early language development by engaging infants in simple conversations using age-appropriate vocabulary during daily interactions.
  • Adapted to changing family dynamics or needs as they arose while maintaining professionalism and flexibility within the childcare role.
  • Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.

Barista

Starbucks
01.2021 - 09.2021
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace for optimal productivity and safety.
  • Promoted a welcoming atmosphere by greeting customers with a friendly demeanor and promptly addressing their needs.
  • Managed time effectively to balance both front-of-house tasks and back-of-house responsibilities during busy periods.
  • Handled customer complaints professionally, resolving issues promptly to ensure satisfaction and foster loyalty.
  • Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
  • Created wide variety of hot and cold drinks in average shifts with consistently positive customer satisfaction scores.

Education

High School Diploma -

Evergreen High School
Evergreen, CO
05-2022

Skills

  • Certified First Aid Training
  • Facility Cleanliness Oversight
  • Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
  • Empathetic Patience
  • Opening and Closing Responsibilities
  • Housekeeping skills
  • Integrity in Professional Conduct
  • Exceptional customer service
  • Infant CPR certification
  • POS systems
  • Efficiency in High-Pressure Settings

Accomplishments

Successfully completed a volunteer program in remote Fiji to work with local children mainly under the age of 5. During this time, I worked alongside other volunteers to run an early childhood center that served multiple villages in the area. I also participated in environmental and social development work and provided weekly english lessons for the nearby secondary school

Hobbies and Interests


  • Fond of animals and children
  • Certified Scuba Diver
  • Started snow skiing at age four
  • Member of high school Lacrosse team
  • Extensive hiking experience, having traversed numerous ‘rocky mountain 14'ers
  • Passionate about life and the outdoors

Certification

PDIS trained early childhood teacher

Timeline

Infant Teacher

KinderCare Learning Centers
04.2024 - 12.2024

Bartender-Assistant Manager

Willie’s Chicken Shack
09.2023 - 11.2023

Infant Nanny

Private Care
01.2023 - 08.2023

Barista

Starbucks
01.2021 - 09.2021

High School Diploma -

Evergreen High School

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