ANGELA BAILEY
Owner
TRURO,NS
Summary
Detail-oriented owner with experience in custom production, property maintenance, and early childhood education. Strong in organization, quality control, and time management. Proven ability to oversee projects, solve problems, and deliver reliable service.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Shop Owner
Simply Personalized Gifts
Bible Hill, NS
03.2024 - Current
- Crafted custom handmade items from patterns, sketches, and client specifications.
- Selected suitable materials, tools, and finishes for each project.
- Measured, cut, assembled, and refined components for consistent quality.
- Adapted designs quickly to meet changing customer requests.
- Maintained organized workspace, supplies, and project inventory.
- Inspected finished pieces for accuracy, durability, and presentation.
- Developed new crafting techniques for improved product quality and reduced production time.
- Restocked supplies and organized workstation for efficient crafting.
- Directed custom order workflows, ensuring accurate personalization and timely fulfillment.
Owner
Blade & Blades Property Maintenance Ltd
Truro Heights, NS
05.2021 - Current
- Directed property maintenance operations, aligning service schedules with client expectations and site requirements.
- Coordinated repair, landscaping, and seasonal maintenance workflows to maintain consistent service quality.
- Prepared quotes and estimates for maintenance projects, supporting accurate pricing and scope planning.
- Reviewed job progress and workmanship, resolving issues before final client handoff.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Hired trained, and managed a high-performing team of employees dedicated to achieving company goals.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
Early Childhood Educator
My Pride & Joy Child Learning Centre
Bible Hill, NS
04.2013 - 06.2020
- Designed developmentally appropriate activities supporting social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth.
- Documented observations and progress notes to support individualized learning plans.
- Supervised children during indoor and outdoor play, ensuring consistent safety and engagement.
- Collaborated with families to share milestones, behaviors, and classroom expectations.
- Maintained clean, organized learning environments aligned with health and licensing standards.
- Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.
- Led kitchen prep and cooking workflows to maintain consistent meal quality and timely service.
- Monitored food temperatures, portioning, and presentation for quality and compliance.
- Managed inventory rotation to reduce spoilage and keep ingredients ready for service.
- Enforced sanitation standards across prep areas, equipment, and work surfaces.
- Adapted recipes and cooking methods to meet dietary requirements and menu changes.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to the food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Sanitized floors, restrooms, and high-touch surfaces to maintain safe, clean facility conditions.
- Stocked paper goods, soap, and cleaning supplies to support daily building operations.
- Inspected facilities for spills, hazards, and maintenance issues, then reported concerns promptly.
- Operated buffers, vacuums, mops, and disinfecting equipment to complete assigned cleaning tasks.
- Removed trash and recyclables from common areas while following sanitation and waste-disposal procedures.
- Reduced the spread of germs by sanitizing high-touch surfaces such as doorknobs and handrails.
- Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
- Inspected facility and grounds and picked up trash or other debris impacting appearance or movement flows between spaces.
- Emptied trash cans and recycling bins to keep building clean and free of germs.
- Replaced and refilled paper towel and toilet paper dispensers for users' convenience.
- Handled spills, accidents and other cleaning emergencies to maintain cleanliness standards throughout assigned shift.
- Followed safety protocols and safe use of protective gear to prevent injury to self and others.
Education
GED -
Cobequid Educational Centre
Truro, NS01-2000
Early Childhood Education
IHSE
Truro, NS06-2012
Skills
- Business operations
- Gift packaging
- Business management
- Customer loyalty programs
- Store layout design
- Inventory management
- Retail space planning
- Marketing strategies
- Customer support
- Customer service background
- Store maintenance
Timeline
Shop Owner
Simply Personalized Gifts
03.2024 - Current
Owner
Blade & Blades Property Maintenance Ltd
05.2021 - Current
Early Childhood Educator
My Pride & Joy Child Learning Centre
04.2013 - 06.2020
Early Childhood Education
IHSE
GED -
Cobequid Educational Centre
Student of the Year
Received Student of the Year my 2nd year of College. I did a lot of volunteer work and helped students and teachers around the college