DeAndre Terry
Virginia Beach
Summary
Dynamic professional with a strong background in customer engagement and child safety awareness from OneLife Fitness. Proven ability to cultivate relationships and deliver exceptional service while ensuring a clean and safe environment. Skilled in activity planning and CPR training, fostering positive experiences for children and families. Compassionate and engaging professional with background in Kids Club Associate role. Bring experience in creating safe, fun, and educational environments for children of various ages while managing daily operations effectively. Strengths include exceptional communication skills, team collaboration, program development, and child safety protocols. Have demonstrated ability to foster positive relationships with parents and staff in previous roles.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Kids Club Associate
OneLife Fitness
Virginia Beach
03.2024 - 07.2024
- Oversaw children's activities to guarantee safety and enjoyment.
- Facilitated maintenance of clean and organized play area for children.
- Educated new staff on operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Oversaw children in play area at all times to enforce safety regulations
- Facilitated check-in and check-out procedures for members and guests.
- Delivered exceptional customer service to children and parents
- Addressed customer inquiries regarding Kids Club services or policies with prompt responses.
- Cultivated connections with children and families to ensure satisfaction with Kids Club services.
- Delivered first aid treatment as needed during emergencies within facility.
- Delivered positive reinforcement to promote appropriate behavior among children.
- Educated children on proper sanitary habits for handwashing, restroom use, and mealtime etiquette.
- Assisted children with special needs by modifying activities to accommodate diverse requirements.
Culinary Specialist
US Navy
Virginia Beach
02.2014 - 09.2023
- Delivered insights to management concerning menu adjustments or enhancements.
- Procured essential supplies from vendors while adhering to budget constraints.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with recipe development, operations, and creative teams to implement new ingredients, menu timelines, and product launches.
- Assessed weekly supplier orders to ensure ingredient freshness utilized in dishes.
- Coordinated catering events aligned with client specifications.
- Oversaw nutrition labeling process and execution while ensuring accuracy and alignment with ingredient database.
- Mentored and guided line cooks to enhance skillsets and elevate team performance.
- Established and nurtured relationships with local vendors to secure fresh, quality ingredients at competitive prices.
- Supplied food to service staff for efficient customer delivery.
- Mentored junior staff in food safety and sanitation protocols.
- Streamlined kitchen workflow through implementation of efficient cooking techniques.
Military Housing Manager
US Navy
Virginia Beach
02.2020 - 03.2023
- Managed maintenance requests and monitored service completion for military residences.
- Conducted tenant orientation while delivering guidance on housing policies and procedures.
- Managed inspections of military housing facilities to uphold safety and quality standards.
- Examined tenant complaints concerning noise, damage, or other lease agreement violations.
- Facilitated collaboration with service personnel to guarantee timely occupancy of available units.
- Directed day-to-day operations of military housing, encompassing maintenance and repair requests.
- Addressed complaints and member inquiries to enhance service delivery.
Personal Trainer
ISSA
Virginia Beach
11.2020 - 11.2022
- Designed customized training programs addressing diverse client needs.
- Guided clients on effective exercise techniques and safety protocols.
- Inspired clients to achieve personal bests through consistent positive reinforcement.
- Cultivated and nurtured relationships with members and guests to support attainment of fitness goals.
- Delivered instructions on proper form, technique, and safety during exercise execution.
- Developed personalized training programs tailored to individual client goals.
- Informed clients about advantages of regular exercise and nutritious eating habits.
- Guided clients in establishing achievable short-term and long-term goals.
- Recommended tailored exercise alterations for clients to prevent strain and injury.
- Motivated clients to engage in activities beyond gym sessions for balanced lifestyle maintenance
- Sustained clean environment through equipment sanitization following each client use
- Evaluated equipment consistently to verify safety and proper functionality.
Security Forces Member
US Navy
Virginia Beach
02.2020 - 10.2020
- Implemented regulations and procedures to ensure order and compliance.
- Partnered with law enforcement to enhance emergency response operations
- Analyzed security breaches and compiled incident reports for review.
- Established safety protocols safeguarding assets and personnel from threats.
- Executed comprehensive searches of facilities, vehicles, and personnel per established guidelines.
- Engaged in regular drills and exercises aimed at evaluating response times and effectiveness during emergency situations.
- Detected and reported unauthorized personnel and activities.
- Assembled comprehensive reports capturing all critical elements of security operations.
- Organized, processed and disseminated information via two-way radio.
Medical Representative
US Navy
Virginia Beach
06.2014 - 12.2018
- Partnered with military personnel to guarantee product compliance and safety standards
- Executed product demonstrations highlighting benefits and features effectively.
- Oversaw inventory management of medical supplies and equipment across facilities.
- Managed inventory levels across retail outlets to ensure consistent stock availability
Education
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
Tidewater Community College
Virginia Beach, VASome College (No Degree) -
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, INSome College (No Degree) -
Ivy Tech Community College
Terre Haute, INSkills
- Inventory control
- Customer engagement
- Nutrition awareness
- Team collaboration
- Communication skills
- Child safety awareness
- Activity planning
- Patience and empathy
- Age-appropriate activities
- Positive reinforcement
- Leadership qualities
- Safety awareness
- Sanitation
- Hygiene and cleanliness
- Social development oversight
- Healthy environments
- Observation and assessment
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Nutrition expertise
- CPR training
- Plan activities
Timeline
Kids Club Associate
OneLife Fitness
03.2024 - 07.2024
Personal Trainer
ISSA
11.2020 - 11.2022
Military Housing Manager
US Navy
02.2020 - 03.2023
Security Forces Member
US Navy
02.2020 - 10.2020
Medical Representative
US Navy
06.2014 - 12.2018
Culinary Specialist
US Navy
02.2014 - 09.2023
Associate of Applied Science - General Studies
Tidewater Community College
Some College (No Degree) -
Indiana State University
Some College (No Degree) -
Ivy Tech Community College
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