Xiomara Fuentes
Bayonne,NJ
Summary
Highly motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Part-Time Retail Merchandiser
Hallmark
Bayonne, New Jersey
08.2025 - Current
- Managed merchandising tasks across assigned stores to ensure product availability and presentation
- Utilized hand-held device to replenish, straighten, and track Hallmark inventory effectively
- Provided customer service in grocery, drug, and department stores to enhance shopping experience.
- Communicated professionally with store managers, employees, and customers to foster positive relationships
Assistant Director
Apple Montessori Schools
Hoboken, New Jersey
07.2024 - 08.2025
- Developed and managed a team of 10+ employees to ensure efficient operations of the school.
- Supervised recruitment process, including interviewing candidates, making hiring decisions, and onboarding new hires
- Implemented policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
- Maintained child-to-staff ratios and tracked attendance records to ensure compliance and accurate reporting.
- Coordinated interdepartmental activities to achieve timely project completion within budget.
- Conducted performance evaluations and identified targeted areas for staff improvement.
- Managed customer relationship management using Salesforce software to streamline client interactions.
Child Care Worker/Office Worker
Jewish Community Center
Bayonne, NJ
02.2024 - 07.2024
- Developed cross-disciplinary curriculum aligned with student interests to enhance engagement
- Collaborate with other teachers across the age groups within a growth-oriented atmosphere
- Planning a consistent routine and classroom management using a positive redirection
- Discuss and implement appropriate behavior and social skills in the classrooms
- Maintained daily and monthly records in compliance with regulatory guidelines, ensuring accuracy of attendance, logs, and medical records
- Promoted professionalism among community participants and staff to foster a respectful environment
- Communicate program needs to the Director promptly and effectively regarding required supplies, vehicle maintenance, participant issues, etc.
Preschool Teacher
Apple Montessori Schools
Hoboken, New Jersey
01.2020 - 12.2023
- Developed diverse experiences and activities for children, including songs, games, and storytelling, to enhance engagement and learning.
- Supervised children continuously during activities to ensure their safety.
- Provide a safe, secure environment where children feel comfortable.
- Facilitate the FasTrackids program with all enrolled students.
- Maintained accurate educational assessments and timely progress notes for all students to track development.
- Trained and supervised teacher assistants and teachers in classroom practices to improve instructional quality and support student learning.
- Clearly and effectively communicated in a manner that children could understand.
- Assisted in planning school-wide events and curriculum.
Cashier/Stocker
Au Bon Pain
Jersey City, New Jersey
09.2018 - 01.2019
- Ensured cash drawer security, balanced cash accurately, and strictly followed ABP's cash handling policy.
- Providing "guest-first" service by answering any questions a guest may have with solid knowledge of all of the cafe's products
- Engaged professionally with guests and team members to foster positive relationships.
- Maintained clean, organized, and fully stocked work area to enhance guest experience.
- Restocked bakery, ref-con products, and impulse items to meet customer demand.
- Demonstrated quick thinking in high-pressure situations while working independently.
Head Cashier/ Barista
Hudson Greene Market
Jersey City
01.2017 - 11.2017
- Operated CRE cash register during opening and closing, managed money transactions, and provided customer service
- Prepared and served coffee efficiently in fast-paced environment to meet customer demand
- Greeting every customer with a smile and a positive attitude
- Responded to customer inquiries about store items to enhance shopping experience
- Trained new staff members on store policies and procedures
- Maintaining a clean workstation
Education
Bachelor's Degree - English/Creative Writing, Women and Gender Studies
New Jersey City University
Jersey City06-2022
Skills
- Inventory management
- Customer service
- Sales strategies
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Detail-oriented
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Adaptability to change
- Reliability
- Professionalism
- Communication skills
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
CPR/AED
Timeline
Part-Time Retail Merchandiser
Hallmark
08.2025 - Current
Assistant Director
Apple Montessori Schools
07.2024 - 08.2025
Child Care Worker/Office Worker
Jewish Community Center
02.2024 - 07.2024
Preschool Teacher
Apple Montessori Schools
01.2020 - 12.2023
Cashier/Stocker
Au Bon Pain
09.2018 - 01.2019
Head Cashier/ Barista
Hudson Greene Market
01.2017 - 11.2017
Bachelor's Degree - English/Creative Writing, Women and Gender Studies
New Jersey City University