Outgoing child caregiver with expertise in caring for youngsters while providing encouragement and kindness. Expert in guiding playtime, leading fitness activities, and teaching lessons. Creative planner with a gift for keeping children interested long-term with enjoyable activities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Bear Builder
Build A Bear Workshop Inc
Poughkeepsie, NY
03.2021 - Current
Resolved product or service problems by clarifying customer complaints, determining the cause of the problem, and selecting and explaining the best solution to solve the problem.
Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
Supported company party revenue goals by suggesting parties to guests and delivering numerous great party experiences.
Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
Engaged guests in conversation by using open-ended questions to assess a reason for the visit and to make the experience personal.
Assisted parents and children in the construction and design of personalized stuffed animals, working with over [Number] families every day
Cashier
Five Below
Poughkeepsie, NY
06.2019 - 12.2021
Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
Processed sales transactions to prevent long customer wait times.
Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services.
Inspected items for damage and obtained replacements for customers.
Hostess
Nonna's Pizzeria And Restaurant
Wappingers Falls, NY
06.2020 - 11.2020
Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders, and respond to service questions.
Supported serving staff, food runners, and bussers to keep the dining room presentable and ready for guests.
Escorted guests to the seating area, furnished menus, and highlighted daily specials.
Engaged pleasantly with patrons and delivered information on beverage specials to encourage a positive dining experience.
Accommodated guests with children and special needs to promote a comfortable dining experience.
Developed long-term relationships with customers to increase opportunities for repeat business.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Childhood Inclusive Education
SUNY College At Brockport
Brockport, NY
Skills
Friendly, positive attitude
Working collaboratively
Communication and Cooperation
Service prioritization
POS systems
Configuration and Changeovers
Organization and Attention to Detail
Group Discipline
Observing and Monitoring Behavior
Planning and Leading Activities
Lessons and Activities/ Educational Games
Timeline
Bear Builder
Build A Bear Workshop Inc
03.2021 - Current
Hostess
Nonna's Pizzeria And Restaurant
06.2020 - 11.2020
Cashier
Five Below
06.2019 - 12.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Childhood Inclusive Education