CHELSEA CARDIFF
Nepean,ON
Summary
- Child and Youth Care: Focused, goal-driven individual with over five years of experience working with children, youth, and families in diverse settings. Strong ability to create individualized care plans that foster social, emotional, and behavioural development. Skilled in crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and advocating for the needs of children, youth, and families. Confident in building rapport and trust with clients to promote resilience. Strong understanding of trauma informed care and cultural sensitivity. Dedicated to improving well-being and positive outcomes through a strengths-based approach.
- Fine Dining Focus: Highly accomplished and meticulous Fine Dining Server with four years of dedicated experience delivering superior, attentive, and detail-driven service. Proven ability to anticipate guest needs, execute service protocols flawlessly, and collaborate seamlessly with FOH and BOH teams to maintain optimal floor performance. Consistently fosters a positive, welcoming environment that ensures exceptional customer satisfaction and drives guest loyalty.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Server & Bartender
Browns Social House Barrhaven
07.2022 - Current
- Mastered expertise in superior customer service and executing high sales volume strategies. Highly skillful at quick, composed problem solving, ensuring a high-quality guest experience that builds lasting loyalty.
Child Educator | School age Program
Children's Village Navan
02.2026 - 07.2026
- Developed and executed dynamic, interest-based educational programming by closely observing children's passions and integrating them into the weekly curriculum. Implementing weekly program planning, ensuring all activities aligned with evidence-based learning approaches and developmental milestones. Maintained daily documentations and detailed progress reports to track individual growth, effectively communicating key insights with families and teams to foster a collaborative, supportive learning environment.
- 5 Month Contract
Infant and Child Development Worker
Bethany Hope Centre
04.2023 - 01.2026
- Dedicated worker supporting children and families through a non-profit. Skilled in facilitating inclusive playgroups, conducting developmental assessments, and creating individualized support plans. Experienced in designing and leading creative, play-based workshops.
Retail Associate
Garage and Dynamite Clothing Store
12.2020 - 12.2022
- Interpersonal communication and time-management skills. Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced environments. Strong problem-solving abilities to drive sales and create memorable shopping experiences at Garage. Awarded top sales associate.
Child and Youth Care Professional
St Leonard Elementary School
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Provided one-on-one and small group support to high-risk children. Delivered targeted programs/interventions addressing emotional, behavioural, and academic needs. Implemented structures and strategies to support student self-regulation and engagement.
Education
Child and Youth Care Diploma - undefined
Algonquin College
01.2023
High School - undefined
St Joseph High School
01.2019
Skills
Exceptional customer service
Guest engagement
Cleanliness standards
High volume dining
Beverage preparation
Languages
English
Professional Working
English
Professional Working
EDUCATION & TRAINING
- Inter-professional Education Workshop (2024)
- Brain Story, Family Wellness Training (2024)
- Trauma Informed de-escalation Training (CPI) (2023)
- First Aid & CPR Training (2026)
- Infant and Early Mental Health Symposium (2025)
- Hand in Hand development support plan Training (2025)
- Additional Training – SMART serve (2022-2027)
Timeline
Child Educator | School age Program
Children's Village Navan
02.2026 - 07.2026
Infant and Child Development Worker
Bethany Hope Centre
04.2023 - 01.2026
Server & Bartender
Browns Social House Barrhaven
07.2022 - Current
Child and Youth Care Professional
St Leonard Elementary School
09.2021 - 06.2022
Retail Associate
Garage and Dynamite Clothing Store
12.2020 - 12.2022
High School - undefined
St Joseph High School
Child and Youth Care Diploma - undefined
Algonquin College