Results-driven professional with a background in childcare and sales. Expertise in team collaboration and workflow optimization, effectively resolving conflicts and enhancing customer satisfaction. Eager to leverage these strengths to create a supportive and productive environment.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Provider
Shirley's Mother Goose Preschool And Daycare Center
Searcy
01.2007 - 01.2009
Supervised daily activities to ensure a safe and nurturing environment.
Developed age-appropriate lesson plans for various learning activities.
Engaged children in creative play to promote social skills and teamwork.
Communicated effectively with parents regarding child development and progress.
Implemented safety protocols to maintain a secure daycare setting.
Mentored new staff on childcare best practices and center policies.
Collaborated with team members to enhance overall childcare experience for children.
Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
Encouraged positive interactions between children by providing supervision at all times.
Sanitized toys and tables to maintain clean, safe environment.
Communicated daily with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
Assisted with feeding infants and toddlers during meal times.
Instructed children on good sanitary habits when washing hands, using bathroom or eating.
Taught basic skills such as personal hygiene, social manners and appropriate behavior.
Read books aloud to small groups or individual children.
Organized age-appropriate activities such as games, arts and crafts and outdoor play.
Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals, and naps.
Worked collaboratively with co-workers to ensure safety of all the children in care.
Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children.
Observed children's behavior and development, communicate information with parents.
Instilled discipline and maintained order with children by using simple and commanding directives.
Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices in early childhood education.
Maintained a clean and organized play area.
Maintained organized and clean classroom and play areas.
Updated detailed records for each child with information such as daily observations, meals served and medications administered.
Telephone Sales Representative
The Heritage Company
Searcy
10.2002 - 10.2006
Processed orders efficiently, ensuring accurate information entry in the system.
Resolved customer inquiries promptly, providing exceptional service experiences.
Adhered to company policies and procedures while handling customer inquiries.
Prospected for new business and followed up with pipeline leads.
Participated in team meetings to discuss strategies for meeting sales targets.
Assisted other departments within the organization with tasks related to sales initiatives or campaigns.
Conducted outbound sales campaigns for new products and services as well as existing ones.
Followed script to share product features, pricing, and benefits.
Utilized effective questioning techniques to determine the best way to assist customers with their needs or requests.
Processed customer orders, up-sells, and cross-sells on the phone.
Provided timely, courteous, and knowledgeable responses to information requests.
Education
High School Diploma -
Searcy High School
Searcy, AR
05-2001
Skills
Customer engagement
Active listening
Workflow optimization
Conflict resolution
Team collaboration
Time management
Brand awareness
Motivation techniques
Teamwork
Professionalism
Data entry
Excellent communication
Analytical thinking
Multitasking capacity
Customer service
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Childcare Provider
Shirley's Mother Goose Preschool And Daycare Center