Xiomara Fuentes-Garcia
201-***-**** • ***************@*****.*** • Bayonne, NJ 07002
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.
Summary
Skills • Inventory management
• Customer service
• Sales strategies
• Time management
• Organizational skills
• Detail-oriented
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Adaptability to change
• Reliability
• Professionalism
• Communication skills
08/2025 - Current
Part-Time Retail Merchandiser, Hallmark, Bayonne, NJ 07/2024 - 08/2025
Assistant Director, Apple Montessori Schools, Hoboken, NJ 02/2024 - 07/2024
Child Care Worker/Office Worker, Jewish Community Center, Bayonne, NJ Experience
Managed merchandising tasks across assigned stores to ensure product availability and presentation
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• 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.
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Communicated professionally with store managers, employees, and customers to foster positive relationships
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Developed and managed a team of 10+ employees to ensure efficient operations of the school.
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Supervised recruitment process, including interviewing candidates, making hiring decisions, and onboarding new hires
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Implemented policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
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Maintained child-to-staff ratios and tracked attendance records to ensure compliance and accurate reporting.
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• 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.
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Developed cross-disciplinary curriculum aligned with student interests to enhance engagement
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• Collaborate with other teachers across the age groups within a growth-oriented atmosphere
• Planning a consistent routine and classroom management using a positive redirection 01/2020 - 12/2023
Preschool Teacher, Apple Montessori Schools, Hoboken, NJ 09/2018 - 01/2019
Cashier/Stocker, Au Bon Pain, Jersey City, NJ
01/2017 - 11/2017
Head Cashier/ Barista, Hudson Greene Market, Jersey City, NJ
• 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
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Promoted professionalism among community participants and staff to foster a respectful environment
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Communicate program needs to the Director promptly and effectively regarding required supplies, vehicle maintenance, participant issues, etc.
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Developed diverse experiences and activities for children, including songs, games, and storytelling, to enhance engagement and learning.
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• 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.
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Trained and supervised teacher assistants and teachers in classroom practices to improve instructional quality and support student learning.
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• Clearly and effectively communicated in a manner that children could understand.
• Assisted in planning school-wide events and curriculum. Ensured cash drawer security, balanced cash accurately, and strictly followed ABP's cash handling policy.
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Providing "guest-first" service by answering any questions a guest may have with solid knowledge of all of the cafe's products
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• 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. Operated CRE cash register during opening and closing, managed money transactions, and provided customer service
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• 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
06/2022
Bachelor's Degree, English/Creative Writing, Women and Gender Studies New Jersey City University, Jersey City
Education
Spanish:
Professional
Languages
Certifications CPR/AED