Arlene Rainey
Waterford,ON
Summary
Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes.
Committed with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the company & the wellbeing of others.
Strong problem-solving abilities and a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with team members. Focused on supporting team success and achieving positive results.
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Motivated with a track record of academic excellence. Intends to develop professional work experience utilizing excellent communication and time management skills.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Experienced and dependable worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Stay at Home Mom
Rainey Family Enterprises
Waterford, ON
06.1991 - Current
- Primary caretaker of 10 children for the past 33 1/2 years to current date.
- Provided for physical, emotional, mental, & educational wellbeing.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Managed household errands and other essential duties.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals (10 children)
- Excels in multi-tasking
- Proficiency in organization
- Food preparation
- Cooking, baking
- Keeping order in the home
- Social engagements for family members
- Health care needs met for family members
- Education of children
- Curriculum planning
- Financial planning
Daycare Provider
Myself
Waterford, Ontario
07.2007 - 12.2009
- Cared for multiple babies & toddlers daily.
- Supervised their safety & wellbeing.
- Fed, diaper changing, toileting.
- Read stories to the children, played, sang songs, taught early education.
- Went outside on walks & adventures.
- Took care of the environment where children played.
- Communicated with parents.
- Balanced schedules to promote optimal rest, play and educational periods.
- Encouraged positive behaviors, including patience with fellow children.
- Prepared meals.
Department Lead
Kmart
St. Catharines, ON
05.1987 - 08.1990
- Fostered a positive and inclusive work environment, promoting teamwork & collectively.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure efficient workflow across the organization.
- Collaborated with senior management on strategic initiatives that impacted the overall business objectives.
- Managed effective stock rotation and inventory placement.
- Oversaw merchandising and display efforts, enhancing product visibility and appeal.
- Implemented customer service standards, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Exercised discretion and judgment in managing fast-paced environment adapting to change with sense of urgency.
- Modeled supportive leadership qualities, motivating staff to achieve department goals and promote staff participation and team building.
- Performed opening and closing duties as part of management team and handled cash management.
- Put together special displays and coached employees on latest promotions.
- Worked closely with sales associates to complete tasks.
- Executed targeted merchandising and promotional plans to meet department sales goals.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Handled shift overstock, restocking and inventory control.
- Monitored inventory levels, ensuring optimal stock and minimizing waste.
- Determined consumer needs to provide products and services appealing to larger market.
- Utilized excellent math skills to maintain accurate inventory levels.
- Maintained continuous watch on security concerns, employee performance and customer service standards.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
Babysitter
Various families
St. Catharines , Ontario
01.1984 - 09.1989
- Led hands-on activities consistent with child's interests and skills.
- Used organization and time management skills to multitask and keep children on set schedules.
- Providing a safe environment for children to explore their curiosity and creativity.
- Administering medication when needed according to parent instructions.
- Helping older children with homework assignments as directed by parents.
- Using problem-solving skills to anticipate potential issues before they arise.
- Encouraging healthy physical activity by taking walks together or playing games outside.
- Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Organized various activities, games, crafts and outings to keep children entertained.
- Minimized TV and mobile device time by engaging children with games and physical books.
- Created safe environment for children by removing hazards and developing appropriate boundaries and rules.
- Maintaining a positive attitude while being patient and understanding with the children.
- Communicated with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors.
- Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
Cashier
Shopper’s Drug Mart
St. Catharines, Ontario
01.1985 - 01.1986
- Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
- Operated cash register & receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
- Answered customer questions and provided store information.
- Boosted customer satisfaction levels by going extra mile to personalize service for each customer.
- Scanned items and checked pricing on cash register for accuracy.
- Maintained clean and orderly checkout areas by sanitizing register belts, emptying trash cans and organizing candy racks.
- Kept records of purchases; maintained orderly appearance of checkout area; restocked supplies as needed.
- Counted money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure amounts were correct.
- Organized promotional displays or arrange merchandise on counters or tables to promote sales.
- Preserved appearance of store by arranging and replenishing displays and merchandise racks.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Counted and balanced cashier drawers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Grantham High School
St. Catharines, Ontario06-1990
Skills
- Punctual
- Attention to detail
- Self-Directed
- Organization
- Customer detailed
- Eager to learn
- Hard worker
- Works well with others
- Positive attitude
Timeline
Daycare Provider
Myself
07.2007 - 12.2009
Stay at Home Mom
Rainey Family Enterprises
06.1991 - Current
Department Lead
Kmart
05.1987 - 08.1990
Cashier
Shopper’s Drug Mart
01.1985 - 01.1986
Babysitter
Various families
01.1984 - 09.1989
High School Diploma -
Grantham High School
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