Gracie VanDuinkerken
Charlottetown,Canada
Summary
Friendly and empathetic with excellent communication skills, dedicated to providing outstanding service and support. Possesses solid understanding of customer needs and conflict resolution, coupled with strong problem-solving abilities. Aiming to build positive customer relationships and contribute to customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Early Childhood Educator
Bright Futures Child Development Center
04.2025 - Current
- Supported children with special needs, creating customized learning strategies to accommodate various abilities.
- Maintained and fostered positive and constructive interactions with staff, families, and children.
- Boosted children''s social skills development through group projects and collaborative games.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
AIRBNB CLEANER
Vacation Here Rentals
06.2024 - Current
- Performed daily cleaning and sanitation duties in assigned areas, including vacuuming, mopping, dusting, and polishing furniture.
- Washed windows, mirrors, and glass surfaces to remove residue.
- Disinfected and cleaned bathroom areas, refilling dispensers.
CHILD CARE ASSISTANT
Bright Futures Children Development Centre
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Supervised outdoor playtime to support child safety.
- Encouraged creativity through music, art projects, storytelling, and other activities.
- Assisted with meal preparation, feeding, and clean up for toddlers.
CAMP COUNSELLOR
Belmont Canes Camp
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Utilized patience and understanding when dealing with challenging behavior from campers.
- Showed leadership skills by motivating campers to participate in team building activities.
- Displayed enthusiasm and commitment towards providing a fun learning experience for the kids.
CHILD CARE ASSISTANT
Bright Futures Children Development Centre
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Supervised outdoor playtime to support child safety.
- Encouraged creativity through music, art projects, storytelling, and other activities.
- Assisted with meal preparation, feeding, and clean up for toddlers.
CASHIER/FLOOR HELP
Bulk Barn
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Operated cash register and accurately processed payments, returns, and exchanges.
- Maintained cleanliness of the checkout area by cleaning counters, shelves and windows.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills while interacting with customers in a friendly manner.
- Helped restock shelves when necessary to maintain an organized display area.
Balloon Twister
Par-T-Perfect
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Make balloon animals
- Set up and take down bounce house/equipment
- Supervise children's play
Education
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION -
Holland College
04.2026
GRADE 12 IN ACADEMIC - undefined
Colonel Gray
06.2024
Skills
- Good with people
- Problem solving
- Empathy
- Approachability
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Team collaboration
- Positive reinforcement
- Friendly and likeable
- Customer-focused
- Communication skills
- Listening skills
- Reliability and punctuality
- Active listener
Certification
- 03/01/20, Canadian Red Cross Babysitter's course
- 11/01/23, Standard First Aid AED CPR 'C'
- 10/01/23, WHIMIS
- 11/01/23, Level C CPR/AED
- 10/21/24, Food Safety
Hobbies and Interests
Gym, Volleyball, Swimming, Camping
Timeline
Early Childhood Educator
Bright Futures Child Development Center
04.2025 - Current
AIRBNB CLEANER
Vacation Here Rentals
06.2024 - Current
CHILD CARE ASSISTANT
Bright Futures Children Development Centre
09.2023 - 12.2023
CAMP COUNSELLOR
Belmont Canes Camp
06.2023 - 08.2023
CHILD CARE ASSISTANT
Bright Futures Children Development Centre
11.2022 - 01.2023
CASHIER/FLOOR HELP
Bulk Barn
06.2022 - 08.2022
Balloon Twister
Par-T-Perfect
06.2021 - 08.2021
GRADE 12 IN ACADEMIC - undefined
Colonel Gray
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION -
Holland College
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