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Valerie Lagunas

Rosemead

Summary

Dynamic child care professional with extensive experience in compliance and safety standards, previously with Self Employed Writer. Proven ability to design tailored action plans and foster strong relationships with families. Skilled in child engagement and first aid, committed to enhancing child care quality through continuous improvement and professional development.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Child Care

Self Employed Writer
07.2016 - Current
  • Maintained compliance with all state regulations and standards for child care facilities, ensuring safe and legal operation.
  • Delivered informative presentations on EHS topics to educate family child care providers and foster continuous improvement.
  • Designed custom action plans for each family child care provider based on individual needs assessments and unique challenges faced by each facility.
  • Attended professional development workshops to stay current on best practices within the child care industry.
  • Established positive relationships with families based on trust, professionalism, and mutual respect for successful partnership in child care provision.

Sales Associate

Sparkys Universal Studios
07.2008 - 07.2010
  • Assisted customers in product selection and provided knowledgeable recommendations.
  • Maintained organized merchandise displays to enhance customer experience.
  • Supported daily inventory management by restocking shelves and monitoring stock levels.
  • Processed transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems for accurate sales reporting.
  • Learned store policies and procedures to ensure compliance with operational standards.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.

Education

Whittier High School
Whittier, CA

Skills

  • Child care
  • Child care experience
  • Child care center evaluation
  • Child care licensing familiarity
  • Caregiving skills
  • Child engagement
  • First aid and buddy care
  • Child safety

Timeline

Child Care

Self Employed Writer
07.2016 - Current

Sales Associate

Sparkys Universal Studios
07.2008 - 07.2010

Whittier High School
Valerie Lagunas