ANDREW HARRISON
Santa Barbara
Summary
Dependable employee seeking opportunity to expand skills and contribute to company success. Considered hardworking, ethical and detail-oriented.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Front Desk
La Playa Inn
Santa Barbara
09.2024 - Current
- Executed comprehensive check-in process to ensure seamless guest arrivals.
- Resolved customer issues promptly, enhancing overall satisfaction.
- Performed daily tasks with precision and efficiency to maintain service standards.
- Operated independently in final four hours of shift to support operations.
- Provided area information to guests, improving local engagement.
- Created and canceled reservations efficiently, streamlining booking process.
Special Education Paraprofessional
Santa Barbara Unified School District
Santa Barbara
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Helped students realize rigorous academic goals outlined in IEPs.
- Supported student engagement with implementation of behavior management strategies.
- Supported students in achieving their academic goals by providing one-on-one instruction or small group tutoring.
- Promoted life skills development for students needing additional support with toileting and diapering, hygiene and feeding.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in special education teaching strategies.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance, medical information, and other relevant documentation as required by law or school policy.
- Monitored student progress throughout school year using informal assessments, observations, and data collection methods.
A-OK Leader
Santa Barbara Unified School District
Santa Barbara
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Supported children's cognitive, social and emotional development with quality childcare.
- Recorded daily activities, progress and incidents for director and parent review.
- Communicated with parents about their child's progress and needs.
- Developed age-appropriate activities to engage children in learning and play.
- Utilized creative problem-solving skills to resolve conflicts among students peacefully.
- Met needs of children of different ages with developmentally-appropriate activities.
- Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices in early childhood education.
Youth Soccer Coach
Community Youth Center
Concord
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Protected players by consistently enforcing safety regulations in both practices and games.
- Maintained soccer facility, equipment and supplies for team needs.
- Collaborated with assistant coaches to develop practice schedules that maximize skill development opportunities.
- Developed and implemented effective coaching strategies to improve team performance.
Host
Kick N Mule
Danville
02.2018 - 02.2020
- Met goals for fast table turnaround and low customer wait times by controlling guest flow.
- Offered flexible working hours to cover busy shifts during periods of high demand.
- Anticipated guest needs for personalized and seamless service.
- Monitored dining area to track seating availability, service and occupancy.
- Coordinated waitstaff to balance workload between restaurant sections.
- Conducted regular inventory counts of menus, silverware, napkins, and other front-of-house supplies.
- Answered phone calls and provided information on menu items, specials, and operating hours.
- Kept water, tea and coffee filled and fresh.
- Managed dining room cleaning needs, smoothly handling opening, closing and shift change tasks.
- Supported waiting staff by pre-clearing plates at tables, refilling beverages and wrapping leftover food.
Education
High School -
Monte Vista High School
Danville06.2020
Skills
- Activities Oversight
- Conflict Resolution
- Heavy Lifting
- Time Management
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking
- Active Listening
Timeline
Front Desk
La Playa Inn
09.2024 - Current
Special Education Paraprofessional
Santa Barbara Unified School District
05.2023 - 06.2024
A-OK Leader
Santa Barbara Unified School District
09.2022 - 12.2023
Youth Soccer Coach
Community Youth Center
08.2020 - 12.2021
Host
Kick N Mule
02.2018 - 02.2020
High School -
Monte Vista High School