Open To Work
Ayana Ruffin
Pure at Heart Daycare
Hampton,VA
Work Preference
Job Search Status:
Open to work
Desired start date:
2 weeks notice
Desired Job Title
Daycare TeacherFulfillment AssociateHostDental Assistant
Versatile and dynamic professional with a proven track record at Amazon, adept in time management and problem-solving. Excelled in team leadership, significantly enhancing productivity and customer satisfaction. Skilled in work prioritization , consistently met tight deadlines and reduced workplace accidents, demonstrating a flexible approach to achieve business goals.
4
Years of experience
Work History
Daycare Teacher
9 Months
Pure at Heart Daycare - Hampton, Va | 10.2025 - Current
- Facilitated daily activities promoting children's learning and development.
- Assisted in implementing age-appropriate curricula to enhance educational engagement.
- Supported classroom management strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
- Collaborated with lead teachers to assess individual student progress and needs.
- Enhanced safety protocols, contributing to a secure environment for children and staff.
Fulfillment Associate
1 Year 6 Months
Amazon - Suffolk, VA | 08.2024 - 02.2026
- Executed safety protocols to reduce risk of workplace accidents.
- Fulfilled orders efficiently to achieve productivity targets.
- Volunteered for extra hours during peak periods to ensure timely shipment delivery.
- Contributed to a safe work environment by adhering to safety protocols and promptly addressing potential hazards.
- Played a key role in successful cycle counts, contributing to accurate inventory management across the fulfillment center.
Host
11 Months
Harpoon Larrys - Newport News, VA | 07.2023 - 06.2024
- Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
- Managed phone and walk-in reservations to align scheduling with kitchen output, preventing overbooking.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
- Monitored seating area and checked restrooms regularly to keep spotless.
- Trained new hostesses on customer service best practices and restaurant policies to maintain high standards of service.
- Cross-trained in various restaurant roles, including kitchen and to-go stations. to handle different restaurant roles, including kitchen and to-go stations.
- Reduced customer service complaints by effectively managing expectations during peak periods.
- Maintained welcoming front lobby by organizing, stocking, and cleaning during shifts.
Education
N/a - N/a
Phoebus High School - Hampton, VA
06.2024
Dental Assistant - Dental
New Horizons Regional Education - Hampton, Va
03.2026
Associate's of Social Science
Virginia Peninsula Community College - Hampton,Va
Skills
Child safety
Team leadership
Time management
Work prioritization
Adaptable schedule
Child development
Strong work ethic
Active listener
Timeline
Daycare Teacher
Pure at Heart Daycare
10.2025 - CurrentRead more
Fulfillment Associate
Amazon
08.2024 - 02.2026Read more
Host
Harpoon Larrys
07.2023 - 06.2024Read more
Phoebus High School - N/a, N/a
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New Horizons Regional Education - Dental Assistant , Dental
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Virginia Peninsula Community College - Associate's of Social Science ,
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