Vera Karaj
Lewis Center,OH
Summary
Willing to assist fellow employees with job tasks. Ready to handle various duties and assignments. Accustomed to multitasking and working quickly to meet challenging demands. Considered hardworking and reliable with great interpersonal skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Daycare Owner/Operator
Self Employed
04.2014 - 12.2024
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for children through regular maintenance and adherence to safety protocols.
- Enhanced parent satisfaction by maintaining open communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
- Organized fun-filled events and activities for children that promoted learning in an engaging manner.
- Improved customer retention rates by providing exceptional care services tailored to individual child needs.
- Optimized facility space usage by designing creative layouts that maximized play areas while ensuring safety
- Promoted healthy eating habits among students by overseeing menu planning and meal preparation according to nutritional guidelines set forth by experts
- Maintained high-quality child care standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
- Ensured child safety by maintaining a clean, organized, and hazard-free facility at all times.
- Contributed to the development of students'' behavioral skills by addressing individual concerns with patience and understanding.
- Implemented positive discipline techniques to encourage responsible behavior among students consistently.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Assisted children with regular handwashing and wiped down hard surfaces often to minimize germ spread.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play, and instruction.
- Aided in smooth transitions between activities throughout the day by preparing materials ahead of time and guiding students calmly from one task to another.
- Managed daily routines efficiently to maintain a consistent schedule for students, promoting optimal time management skills in young learners.
- Provided support and guidance to children in conflict resolution.
- Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
- Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
- Liaised with parents and guardians to discuss child progress.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
Restaurant Worker
Mystic
01.2005 - 09.2013
- Prepared appetizing dishes according to established recipes while adhering to quality control measures set by the restaurant management.
- Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized dining area for an enjoyable dining experience.
- Assembled salad bases ahead of peak times and placed in refrigeration unit.
- Successfully balanced multiple responsibilities simultaneously, including taking orders, serving meals, clearing tables, and attending to guest needs promptly.
- Supported catering events by setting up tables, preparing food items, and serving guests with professionalism and care.
- Contributed to overall positive work culture by fostering collaborative relationships with coworkers across all departments.
- Monitored food quality and presentation to maintain high standards.
- Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
- Conducted hourly rounds to wipe tables, stock utensils and sweep floor to maintain cleanliness of eating area.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
Education
Shkolla Mustafa Lleshi
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Housekeeping abilities
- Behavior monitoring
- Following Directions
- Creative Playtime
Languages
Albanian
Native or Bilingual
Greek
Full Professional
Timeline
Daycare Owner/Operator
Self Employed
04.2014 - 12.2024
Restaurant Worker
Mystic
01.2005 - 09.2013
Shkolla Mustafa Lleshi
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