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Work History
Education
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Tonya Price

Tonya Price

Greenville,OH

Summary

Accomplished Childcare Provider at Darke County YMCA and seasoned Production Line Leader at Norcold, I excel in fostering child development and enhancing production efficiency. With expertise in CPR and lean manufacturing principles, I blend patience, empathy, and operational optimization to improve outcomes and safety standards, achieving significant growth and positive feedback from parents and teams alike.

Overview

2023
2023
years of professional experience

Work History

Childcare Provider

Darke County YMCA
  • Developed strong relationships with families, providing regular updates on child progress and establishing trust.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
  • Maintained clean facilities by following sanitation protocols, ensuring a healthy environment for all children.
  • Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
  • Supported emotional well-being by addressing individual needs and providing a nurturing environment for growth.
  • Administered first aid when needed, adhering to established protocols to ensure child safety and wellbeing.
  • Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
  • Managed behavior issues effectively using positive reinforcement techniques, fostering a respectful atmosphere within the childcare setting.
  • Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
  • Ensured child safety through vigilant supervision, maintaining proper ratios during indoor and outdoor activities.
  • Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
  • Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage good behavior.
  • Provided emotional support and guidance to children during difficult times.
  • Assisted children in developing fine motor skills through play-based learning activities such as puzzles and stacking blocks.
  • Fostered creativity with various arts and crafts projects, stimulating imagination and selfexpression.
  • Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
  • Assisted in potty training and other daily hygiene activities to support child development.
  • Communicated regularly with parents regarding their child''s achievements or concerns while offering guidance on home-based support strategies.
  • Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
  • Worked with children to develop good cognitive, physical and language skills.
  • Oversaw smooth drop-off/pick-up transitions by maintaining open communication with parents and ensuring a safe environment for children.
  • Implemented daily routines to establish consistency, helping children transition smoothly between activities.
  • Enhanced children''s social skills by organizing group activities and promoting positive interactions.
  • Improved language development through engaging storytelling sessions and age-appropriate book readings.
  • Provided nutritious meals and snacks according to dietary guidelines, promoting overall health among the children in care.
  • Liaised with parents and guardians to discuss child progress.
  • Facilitated naptime routines for toddlers to ensure adequate rest periods throughout the day for optimal growth and development.
  • Promoted physical fitness by incorporating active play into daily schedules, encouraging healthy habits from an early age.
  • Continuously updated professional knowledge by attending training workshops, seminars, and conferences to stay current on best practices in childcare.
  • Boosted children's understanding of cultural diversity with multicultural lessons and activities.

Production Line Leader

Norcold
07.1998 - 12.2022
  • Followed good manufacturing processes (GMPs).
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Implemented safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents, ensuring a secure environment for all team members.
  • Prioritized employee safety to reduce incidents.
  • Maintained high-quality standards by closely monitoring production line outputs and identifying areas for improvement.
  • Completed logs and reports to document detailed information on production, spoilage, and departmental maintenance needs.
  • Set up machining, performed required maintenance and made adjustments to machines.
  • Conducted regular inventory audits to maintain optimal stock levels necessary for uninterrupted production schedules.
  • Resolved conflicts among team members professionally, helping maintain a positive working atmosphere conducive to productivity enhancement efforts.
  • Inspected products on specific cycle depending on complexity level or design for production.
  • Worked on complex problems requiring independent action and high degree of initiative to resolve issues.
  • Led continuous improvement initiatives, regularly reviewing processes and procedures to identify areas of opportunity for growth.
  • Utilized lean manufacturing principles to reduce waste, optimize resources, and enhance operational efficiency.
  • Trained line workers in Type and Type production work.
  • Oversaw facility cleanliness and organization in compliance with industry regulations and internal guidelines designed to uphold best practices.
  • Monitored and verified quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
  • Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
  • Checked machines using prescribed gauges, jigs and fixtures to measure close tolerances.

Education

Highschool Diploma - Required

Greenville Sr Highschool
Greenville, OH
05.1996

Skills

  • Patience and Empathy
  • Child Supervision
  • CPR training
  • Childcare
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Safety understanding
  • Hygiene and Cleanliness
  • Activity Planning
  • Group leadership
  • Child Development
  • Age-Appropriate Activities
  • Observation and Assessment
  • Safety awareness

Timeline

Production Line Leader

Norcold
07.1998 - 12.2022

Childcare Provider

Darke County YMCA

Highschool Diploma - Required

Greenville Sr Highschool

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