Melissa Brown
Pittsburgh, PA *****
adyb3i@r.postjobfree.com
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Infant Teacher
Kindercare Learning Centers - Jacksonville, FL
December 2016 to Present
• Respectfully and affectionately care for infants
• Follow all safety and health rules while supervising the infants
• Assist Lead Teacher in reviewing the progress of each child and developing written plans to promote each child’s growth and development.
• Observe each child daily to assess skills, interests, and needs and use this information to facilitate learning and growth
Infant Teacher Aide
Stepping Stone Children's Center - Stevensville, MD May 2016 to December 2016
• Respectfully and affectionately care for infants
• Follow all safety and health rules while supervising the infants
• Assist Lead Teacher in reviewing the progress of each child and developing written plans to promote each child’s growth and development.
• Observe each child daily to assess skills, interests, and needs and use this information to facilitate learning and growth
Hostess/Server
Wildflower Café - Saint Augustine, FL
February 2015 to April 2015
• Delivered exceptional, friendly, and fast service
• Answered questions about menu selections and made recommendations when requested
• Accurately recorded orders, partnered with team members to serve food and beverages that exceeded guests' expectations
• Skillfully anticipated and addressed guests' service needs Sales/Cashier/Customer Service
Aqua East Surf Shop - Saint Augustine, FL
October 2012 to October 2014
• Cash-Handling Accuracy
• Credit Card Transactions
• Completed commission based sales by working closely with customers to understand needs, assist with fittings, and finalize purchases
• Developed positive customer relationships through friendly greetings and excellent service
• Explained merchandise, answered questions, and made recommendations to customers
• Merchandised clothing accordingly to store requirements Assistant Manager
Journeys - Saint Augustine, FL
January 2009 to October 2012
• Trained, supervised part-time associates
• Improved customer service
• Controlled and maintained store inventory
• Performed cycle counts, transfer outs, stock counts, shipping and receiving
• Maintained supply inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies Administrative Assistant in Education Department
Oncology Nursing Society - Pittsburgh, PA
January 2007 to December 2008
• Received information from a variety of sources
• Entered patient information using Microsoft Word and Excel
• Accurately and quickly integrated it into system
• Organized customer information
• Insert data into a database based on an excel spreadsheet Education
CDA in Infant/Childcare
Teachstone (online) - Jacksonville, FL
November 2018 to May 2019
General
Northgate Senior High School - Pittsburgh, PA
2006 to 2007
General
Community College of Allegheny County - Pittsburgh, PA 2006 to 2007
Skills
• Skills • Customer - oriented • Organized • Hardworking • Self-directed • Exceptional time management • Great communication and customer service skills
• Child care
• Training
• Microsoft Excel
• CPR
• Teaching
Certifications and Licenses
First Steps in Child Care
May 2016 to Present
The Child Care Provider as a Professional
August 2016 to Present
Conflict Resolution Strategies
August 2016 to Present
CPR/First Aid
DCF 45 hours Training
Additional Information
Accomplishments / Volunteer Work
· Promoted to Assistant Manager after 3 weeks of employment.
· Commended for having a perfect attendance record while working as Assistant Manager at Journeys
· Big Brother / Big Sisters
· Charity for under-privileged families
· Childcare Professional Training Certification