Victoria Lariviere
Thunder Bay,ON
Summary
Proven to excel in dynamic environments, I leveraged my problem-solving abilities and excellent communication skills at Monkey Barrel Child Care Centre to enhance children's emotional and cognitive development. By fostering teamwork and collaboration, I contributed to creating a nurturing atmosphere, achieving a high level of parental satisfaction and child engagement. My approach combines educational support with a focus on safety and professionalism. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Monkey Barrel Child Care Centre
Sheena Moore
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Managed daily routines efficiently, keeping children on track with scheduled naps, meals, and activities.
- Handled conflicts among children diplomatically, teaching them valuable problem-solving skills while maintaining a peaceful environment.
- Collaborated effectively with fellow childcare helpers to maintain an organized workspace conducive to learning and growth for each child.
- Adapted quickly to diverse needs of various children within the group setting, exhibiting flexibility and resourcefulness throughout daily tasks.
- Enhanced children''s emotional development by providing supportive guidance and encouragement.
- Assisted lead teacher in implementing age-appropriate lesson plans, fostering cognitive growth in each child.
- Cultivated a love of learning within children by introducing them to new experiences and fostering curiosity through age-appropriate activities.
- Observed individual behaviors closely to identify any potential developmental concerns or areas needing additional support.
- Conducted regular progress monitoring assessments, using collected data to individualize instruction and improve learning outcomes for each child.
- Contributed to a nurturing atmosphere by consistently displaying warmth and empathy towards each child.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Provided lunchtime assistance to monitor children, assist with eating and serve food.
- Kept children between ages of 18 months and 2 years safe and secure with vigilant oversight.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Used patience, skill and various behavior modification techniques to maintain order and safety.
Happy Spot, Bud Tender
Tig Ritchie
11.2019 - 11.2021
- Checked guests' photo identification for validity and age requirements.
- Utilized strong interpersonal skills to build rapport with customers, establishing trust and credibility as a knowledgeable resource on cannabis products.
- Sold flowers, concentrates and edibles in fast-paced environment.
- Promoted a welcoming atmosphere by greeting each customer warmly upon arrival, fostering an inclusive environment that encouraged return visits.
- Restocked supplies and arranged displays.
- Weighed, prepared and packaged different types of products.
- Answered questions about medicinal and recreational uses and effects and qualities of different strains.
- Employed effective cash handling procedures for accurate accounting of daily sales transactions while minimizing discrepancies or losses.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean, organized, and visually appealing store environment to ensure a positive shopping experience for customers.
- Enhanced customer experience by providing personalized product recommendations based on individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted medical use customers in identifying cannabis medicines and methods of medication that best fit individual needs.
- Managed high volume of cash with [Number]% accuracy rate.
- Managed inventory efficiently, ensuring accurate stock levels and timely reordering of popular products to prevent shortages.
- Educated customers about responsible consumption practices, promoting safe and enjoyable cannabis use experiences.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers to stay informed about new products and industry trends, enhancing store offerings accordingly.
Giant Tiger, Fashion Department
Mike
10.2016 - 03.2018
- Demonstrated exceptional product knowledge to address customer inquiries accurately and confidently.
- Maintained a clean, organized, and visually appealing retail environment for an enjoyable shopping experience.
- Supported overall store operations, including opening and closing procedures, cash handling, and maintaining store policies adherence.
- Managed fitting rooms by providing prompt assistance to customers while maintaining organization and cleanliness at all times.
- Handled returns/exchanges efficiently while ensuring compliance with company policies and maintaining customer satisfaction levels.
- Collaborated with the visual merchandising team to create eye-catching window displays, driving increased foot traffic and sales.
- Assisted in inventory management, efficiently processing shipments, stocking shelves, and conducting regular stock counts.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through efficient conflict resolution and prompt problemsolving.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
- Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
- Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
- Created inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.
- Monitored customers for signs of security concerns and escalated issues to management.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
Working on diploma's
11.2021 - Current
I have been focusing on my studies at Georgian College and Algonquin college as well as my co-op's at Algonquin college.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Science
Georgian College of Applied Arts And Technology
Barrie, ONAssociate of Arts - Early Childhood Care And Education
Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON04.2025
Skills
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Customer Service
- Problem-Solving
- Positive Reinforcement
- Curriculum Implementation
- Nutrition knowledge
- Special Needs Support
- Parent-teacher collaboration
- Child Supervision
- Child Development
- Safety awareness
- Meal Preparation
- CPR training
- Lesson Plan Development
- Housekeeping
- Activity Planning0
- Care management
- Group leadership
- Activity Planning
- Early Childhood Education
- Toilet training
- Safety understanding
- Curriculum Planning
- Emotional development
- Friendly and Respectful
- Caring and Responsible
- Punctual and Reliable
- Observing and Monitoring Behavior
- Educational Support
- Lesson Planning
- Epi-Pen use
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Coordination and Teamwork
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Active Listening
- Effective Communication
- First aid knowledge
- Professionalism
Accomplishments
Consistently maintained Dean's Honor Roll status at Algonquin College for excellence In Early Childhood Education coursework.
Languages
English
Professional Working
Dean's Honor roll at Algonquin College
Major: Early Childhood Education
GPA: 3.69- 4.00
Dean's Honor roll: Maintained for excellence in coursework
Timeline
Monkey Barrel Child Care Centre
Sheena Moore
05.2024 - 06.2024
Working on diploma's
11.2021 - Current
Happy Spot, Bud Tender
Tig Ritchie
11.2019 - 11.2021
Giant Tiger, Fashion Department
Mike
10.2016 - 03.2018
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Science
Georgian College of Applied Arts And Technology
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Care And Education
Algonquin College
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