Passionate Teacher with experience developing and implementing diverse curriculums covering wide range of subjects. Highly skilled at motivating students through positive encouragement and reinforcement of concepts via interactive classroom instruction and observation. Successful in helping students develop strong literacy, numeracy, social and learning skills.
Hi, I’m
Vanessa Manriquez
Elementary Education, Teacher
Santa Maria,CA
Summary
Overview
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Pacific Flips Gymnastics
Assistant Manager
08.2017 - 03.2020
Job overview
- 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.
- Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and minimizing discrepancies.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Mentored junior staff members in their professional development by offering guidance/support in their assigned roles.
- Collaborated with the management team to develop strategic plans for business growth and improvement.
- Promoted teamwork within the workplace by encouraging collaboration among staff members on various projectstasks.
- Boosted employee morale by recognizing outstanding performance and celebrating team accomplishments.
- Coached new employees, ensuring smooth onboarding process and quicker adaptation to their roles.
- Improved customer satisfaction by resolving complaints and inquiries promptly.
- Oversaw daily operations to maintain store cleanliness and organization.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
YMCA
APL, Afterschool School Education and Safety, ASES
08.2017 - 05.2018
Job overview
- Oversee and assist elementary school students K-6th in providing literacy, academic enrichment and safe constructive activities that reinforce and complement the school’s academic program
- Also included with the daily routine; helping students with homework and physical exercise
- Assisted Site Coordinator with planning daily enrichment and art activities for children of all age groups
- Team leader of 30 students 5 years old to 7 years old K-2nd and also assisted with 60 students 10 years old to 12 years old; 4th through 6th grade while managing my 30 students I was responsible for.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Joanns Fabric and Craft Store
Task Member and Cashier
10.2015 - 01.2016
Job overview
- Cashiered and received shipments, stocked merchandise, put up new displays and inventory
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market
Over Night Stocker
08.2014 - 11.2014
Job overview
- Operate self checkouts and cashier, restock grocery shelves with the correct amount of supply, zone items on shelves, check expiration dates or damaged goods and process appropriate forms for products to be removed for disposal and perform facility custodial maintenance duties
- Maintained proper storage of overstock items, keeping backroom areas organized and accessible for future use.
- Removed all boxes and related trash from sales floor and processed through compactors.
- Enhanced store appearance for better customer experience through meticulous shelf stocking and arrangement.
- Used dollies and pallet jacks to unload and organize merchandise from delivery trucks.
- Ensured timely completion of nightly stocking tasks, optimizing store readiness for the following day''s operation.
McDonald’s
Crew Member
09.2011 - 08.2014
Job overview
- Operate cash register, provide customer service quickly and effectively for walk-in or drive through window customers
- When not tending to customers I am busily restocking, and cleaning behind the counter as well as in the lobby, the outside premises or restrooms
- Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
- Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, handling multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or efficiency.
- Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
- Collaborated with team members to complete orders.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing friendly and efficient service at the register.
- Cleaned and maintained all areas of restaurant to promote clean image.
- Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
- Kept food preparation area, equipment, and utensils clean and sanitary.
- Assisted other team members to achieve goals.
- Trained new team members on procedures, customer service, and sales techniques.
- Enhanced team productivity by maintaining a clean and organized workspace for crew members.
- Collaborated with fellow crew members for seamless shift transitions, ensuring smooth operations throughout the day.
- Prepared products following restaurant, health, and safety standards and procedures.
Boys and Girls Club
APL at Robert Bruce Elementary
04.2011 - 06.2011
Job overview
- Oversee and assist elementary school students in providing literacy, academic enrichment and safe constructive activities that reinforce and complement the school’s academic program
Education
Western Governors UniversitySalt Lake City, UT
Bachelor of Arts from Elementary Education
12.2024
University Overview
In Progress, as of 2020
- Awarded Teachers College Disposition Award
Allan Hancock CollegeSanta Maria, CA
Associate of Arts from Early Childhood Education
University Overview
Allan Hancock CollegeSanta Maria, CA
Associate of Science from Social And Behavioral Sciences
05.2020
University Overview
Pioneer Valley High SchoolSanta Maria, CA
Pioneer Valley High School
06.2010
University Overview
Graduated, June 2010
Skills
- Baking
- Cooking
- Artistic
- Creative
- Microsoft Office
- Cash Register Operation
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork
- Customer Service
- Organization
- Dependability
- Positive Attitude
- Team Spirit
- Work Ethic
- Hands-on Experience
- Activity Coordination
- Motivation
- Adaptability
- Money Handling
- Customer Relations
- Team motivation
- Task Delegation
- Google Drive
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Multitasking Abilities
- Organizational Skills
- Goal Setting
- Task Prioritization
Accomplishments and Activities
Accomplishments and Activities
- Lettered in varsity water polo freshman year
- Received a Scholar Athlete Award while playing water polo senior year
- Played on a traveling softball team for two and a half years
- Captain/Choreographer of my high school dance team for two years
- Fashion Club
- Volunteer at local Animal Shelter
- Babysitting
References
References
- Meredith Piers, Supervisor, 2 years work experience, meredithpiers@gmail.com
- Krista Kaizen, 3+ years works experience, (805) 305-1222
- Laura Perez, APL at ASES, 1 year work experience, (805) 863-8208
- Daphna Calderon, Manager, worked taking holiday photos seasonally during Easter & Christmas for 3 to 4 months on and off. Including the manager at Pacific Flips, 3+ years experience (805) 867-0702
- Amanda Granda, ASC at ASES, 1 year work experience, (805) 264-1324
Timeline
Assistant Manager
Pacific Flips Gymnastics
08.2017 - 03.2020
APL, Afterschool School Education and Safety, ASES
YMCA
08.2017 - 05.2018
Task Member and Cashier
Joanns Fabric and Craft Store
10.2015 - 01.2016
Over Night Stocker
Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market
08.2014 - 11.2014
Crew Member
McDonald’s
09.2011 - 08.2014
APL at Robert Bruce Elementary
Boys and Girls Club
04.2011 - 06.2011
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Arts from Elementary Education
Allan Hancock College
Associate of Arts from Early Childhood Education
Allan Hancock College
Associate of Science from Social And Behavioral Sciences
Pioneer Valley High School
Pioneer Valley High School
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