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Natalie Ellington

Chino

Summary

Pursuing a bachelor's degree in liberal studies with a focus on elementary education. Experienced in customer service with strong cash handling, time management, and communication skills. Proven ability to create positive environments and enhance client satisfaction. Organized receptionist skilled in appointment scheduling and call management, recognized for maintaining smooth operations.

Work History

Receptionist

Law offices of Samer Habbas
Irvine
  • Scheduled appointments and coordinated front desk calendar to optimize attorney and client availability.
  • Managed incoming calls and efficiently routed them to appropriate staff members, enhancing communication flow.
  • Greeted visitors and directed them to appropriate departments.
  • Handled mail distribution and prepared outgoing correspondence.
  • Maintained a clean and welcoming reception area for guests.
  • Answered incoming calls, took messages, and transferred calls to ensure timely communication with departments and personnel.
  • Scheduled appointments, coordinating availability for attorneys and clients seamlessly.

Lead Preschool Teacher

KinderCare Learning Centers
Chino Hills
  • Led daily classroom activities to foster a positive learning environment.
  • Developed age-appropriate lesson plans aligned with early childhood standards.
  • Trained and mentored new teachers on effective classroom management techniques.
  • Organized and maintained a safe learning environment for children, including supervision of indoor and outdoor playtime.
  • Maintained daily records of individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents, and teaching staff.

Cashier Team Lead

WaBa Grill
Chino
  • Supervised cashier team to ensure efficient transaction processing.
  • Trained new cashiers on customer service protocols and register operation.
  • Managed daily cash handling and ensured accurate drawer reconciliation.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of checkout areas for a welcoming environment.
  • Performed daily opening and closing procedures for the register area.
  • Processed refunds and exchanges according to company policy.
  • Developed strong working relationships with team members to foster collaboration.
  • Resolved discrepancies between POS system and physical money amounts in drawers at end of shift.

Education

Associate of Arts -

Mt. San Antonio College
Walnut, CA
12-2025

High School Diploma -

Chino Hills High School
Chino Hills, CA
05-2022

Liberal Studies

California State University, Chico
Chico, CA

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Team collaboration
  • Cash handling
  • Classroom management
  • Office equipment operations
  • Time management
  • Order taking
  • Lesson planning
  • Effective communication
  • Data inputting
  • Multi-line telephone systems
  • POS systems
  • Cash drawer balancing

Timeline

Receptionist

Law offices of Samer Habbas

Lead Preschool Teacher

KinderCare Learning Centers

Cashier Team Lead

WaBa Grill

Associate of Arts -

Mt. San Antonio College

High School Diploma -

Chino Hills High School

Liberal Studies

California State University, Chico
Natalie Ellington