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Wata Kamara

Wata Kamara

Woodland Hills,CA

Summary

Experienced Supervisor leads team members to complete jobs on-time. Assigns tasks, trains employees, and implements company procedures. Excellent communication and listening skills. Provides leadership and vision, driving teams to meet goals. Independent Nanny adept at taking initiative in creating child-friendly activities. Maintain organized schedules with little parental guidance. Adept in caring for up to 4 children while preparing meals and managing personal, medical and educational activities for each child. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Security Guard

Cover 6
09.2023 - 04.2024
  • Maintained a safe environment for staff and visitors through proactive surveillance and communication.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
  • Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
  • Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
  • Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
  • Provided excellent customer service to clients while maintaining vigilance in addressing security concerns or issues that arose onsite.
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
  • Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
  • Responded to emergencies promptly, ensuring the safety of all individuals on site.
  • Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
  • Improved team response times with thorough training on emergency procedures.
  • Monitored CCTV systems to quickly identify and respond to potential security breaches, enhancing overall safety.

Babysitting/Nanny

Jovie
05.2022 - 02.2023
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
  • Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children''s progress, needs, and achievements.
  • Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
  • Collaborated closely with parents in establishing boundaries/rules within the household which helped maintain consistency across all environments.
  • Maintained a clean and organized home environment conducive to optimal child development through regular tidying duties.
  • Provided nutritious meals and snacks according to dietary restrictions or preferences, ensuring balanced nutrition for growing bodies.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships.
  • Handled challenging behavioral issues using appropriate discipline strategies and proactive communication with parents.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Encouraged physical activity with outdoor play, sports, and fitness games for improved health and motor skills development.
  • Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
  • Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • Supported character-building qualities such as responsibility, respect, empathy, and self-discipline through consistent modeling of behavior expectations.

Supervisor

Snagajob
  • Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
  • Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
  • Resolved conflicts among team members promptly, maintaining a harmonious working environment conducive to productivity.
  • Developed staff skills through targeted training programs, resulting in improved performance and career growth opportunities.

Cashier

Wings and Things
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
  • Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
  • Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
  • Assisted customers with inquiries and provided exceptional service, resulting in positive feedback from shoppers.
  • Resolved customer complaints professionally, leading to improved customer relations and loyalty.
  • Handled multiple payment methods securely, minimizing discrepancies and potential losses.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Mentored new employees on cashier duties and best practices, improving overall staff performance.
  • Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
  • Adapted quickly to new technologies implemented at POS systems, ensuring seamless transition periods for both staff and customers.

Life Insurance

Lincoln Heritage
  • Demonstrated consistent performance by meeting or exceeding established sales targets throughout tenure as a Life Insurance Specialist.
  • Educated clients on the importance of life insurance coverage and how it fits into their overall financial plan.
  • Analyzed customers' financial situations to recommend appropriate life insurance policies.
  • Navigated complex regulations and compliance requirements when selling life insurance policies, minimizing risk for both the company and clients.
  • Helped set up medical, dental and life insurance benefits to facilitate employee on-boarding process.

Dietary

Beaumont Commons
  • Ensured consistent flavor profiles across dishes by carefully measuring ingredients according to established recipes.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment, adhering to health department regulations and safety protocols.
  • Prepared, apportioned and served menu and specialized food items developed to meet facility residents' unique dietary needs.
  • Ensured timely meal service by coordinating cooking schedules and prioritizing tasks based on patient needs.
  • Kept accurate records of patient dietary information for reference during meal planning and preparation stages.
  • Followed standard recipes, menus and apportions according to established standards.
  • Promoted teamwork among kitchen staff by fostering open communication and addressing issues promptly.
  • Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper food storage techniques.
  • Trained new staff members in kitchen procedures, equipment usage, and recipe preparation to maintain quality standards.
  • Provided nourishing and health-conscious food to customers under sanitary conditions.
  • Sanitized and organized kitchen preparation areas and equipment according to food and health safety standards.
  • Responded to notes and complaints concerning menu items and meals, working to develop resolutions and satisfy residents' tastes and preferences.
  • Maintained a positive work atmosphere by addressing any conflicts or concerns in a proactive and professional manner.
  • Streamlined food production processes by organizing workstations and utilizing time-saving techniques.
  • Achieved cost savings through careful ingredient selection, bulk purchasing, and minimizing waste.
  • Prepared food for special parties and groups.
  • Performed tasks pertaining to transportation, preparation and setting up of delivery meals.

Education

Mumford High School
Detroit, MI

Madonna University
Livonia, MI

Skills

  • Training and mentoring
  • Goal-Oriented
  • Staff Management
  • Employee Motivation
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Strategic Planning
  • Staff Development
  • Staff Discipline
  • Schedule development
  • Problem-Solving
  • Process Monitoring and Improvement
  • Waste Reduction
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Attention to Detail
  • Time Management
  • Excellent Communication
  • Decision-Making
  • Adaptability and Flexibility
  • Effective Communication
  • Organizational Skills
  • Team building
  • Active Listening
  • Relationship Building
  • Adaptability
  • Self Motivation
  • Project Planning
  • Task Prioritization
  • Improvement plan knowledge
  • Idea Development and Brainstorming
  • Written Communication
  • Time management abilities
  • Team Collaboration
  • Goal Setting
  • Meal planning for infants
  • Sleep training experience
  • Outdoor Play Supervision
  • Age-appropriate playtime
  • Laundry and clothing care
  • Hygiene maintenance
  • Infant safety awareness
  • Storytelling abilities
  • Light housekeeping duties
  • Gentle discipline methods
  • Nap time management
  • Infant massage techniques
  • Diaper changing proficiency
  • Baby-proofing homes
  • Teething remedies
  • Sibling integration support
  • Educational toy selection
  • Early potty training
  • Cheerful and energetic
  • First Aid
  • Activity Planning
  • Cleaning and sanitation
  • Child Supervision
  • Friendly
  • Meal Preparation
  • Homework Assistance
  • Emotionally supportive
  • Reliable transportation
  • Schedule Management
  • Caring child mentor
  • Approachable
  • Bilingual in Language
  • Infant, toddler, and preschool curricula
  • Housekeeping abilities
  • Nutrition knowledge
  • Tutoring
  • Family Support
  • Outdoor activities
  • Safety awareness
  • Active listener
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Security camera monitoring
  • Workplace Safety
  • CCTV Monitoring
  • Security procedures knowledge
  • Emergency Response
  • Reporting skills
  • Emergency awareness
  • Surveillance
  • Access Control
  • Self-Defense
  • Report Preparation
  • Event security
  • Reliability
  • ID Verification
  • Relationship building and management
  • Alarm systems
  • Sensitive information handling
  • Body Language Analysis
  • Legible report writing
  • Surveillance Detection
  • Traffic Control
  • Background Checks
  • Customer Service
  • Honest and Dependable
  • Team Player
  • Reliable and Responsible
  • First Aid Training
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Team Leadership
  • Visitor screening
  • Employee and Visitor Screening

Languages

French
English
Mandingo- from west africa

Timeline

Security Guard

Cover 6
09.2023 - 04.2024

Babysitting/Nanny

Jovie
05.2022 - 02.2023

Supervisor

Snagajob

Cashier

Wings and Things

Life Insurance

Lincoln Heritage

Dietary

Beaumont Commons

Mumford High School

Madonna University

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