Leyla Patterson
Stuarts Draft
Summary
Motivated student eager to apply classroom knowledge to real-world experiences, with a strong willingness to learn and contribute. Effective communicator with a collaborative mindset, ready to bring fresh perspectives and a strong work ethic to any team.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Childcare Assistant
Creative Wonders Learning Center
Stuarts Draft
03.2024 - Current
- Communicated effectively with parents about child progress and concerns.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to promote positive interactions.
- Maintained cleanliness and order in play and learning areas.
- Provided safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety and wellness.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits involving eating, resting and hygiene habits.
- Supported children's emotional and social development with one-on-one attention.
- Used clear communication and professionalism to develop constructive relationships with families.
- Collaborated daily with classroom teachers to keep activities running smoothly.
- Supervised naptime routines and ensured proper sleep habits were maintained.
- Supervised daily activities to ensure a safe learning environment.
- Collaborated with teachers to support individual student needs.
Sales Associate
Kohls Department Store
Waynesboro
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Assisted customers in product selection and provided personalized recommendations.
- Maintained product displays and ensured merchandise was well-stocked and organized.
- Processed transactions accurately and efficiently at the cash register.
- Collaborated with team members to create a positive shopping experience for customers.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints with professionalism and care.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
- Restocked shelves as needed to ensure sufficient inventory levels.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Used technology resources to assist customers in locating and selecting items.
Sales Associate
Love Inc
Stuarts Draft
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
- Maintained cleanliness of store environment including floors, windows, displays.
- Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and current.
- Opened and closed cash registers by counting money, separating charge slips and balancing drawers.
- Maintained product displays and ensured merchandise was well-stocked and organized.
- Processed transactions accurately and efficiently at the cash register.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA 08.2024 - 03.2026
Stuarts Draft High School
Stuarts Draft, VAPhlebotomy Tech Certification - Phlebotomy Tech
Blue Ridge Community College
02.2024 - 04.2024
Skills
- Communication skills
- Child development
- Health education
- Team collaboration
- Behavioral management
- Customer service
- Safety protocols
- Problem solving
- Reliable and punctual
- Time management
- Record keeping
- Patience and empathy
- Strong computer skills
- Attention to detail
- Cheerful and energetic
- First aid certificate
- Emotionally supportive
- Friendly
- Dependability and reliability
Certification
- Phlebotomy Tech Certification
Affiliations
- Volunteer with teen group at Waynesboro Free Methodist Church
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Liberty University
08.2024 - 03.2026
Childcare Assistant
Creative Wonders Learning Center
03.2024 - Current
Phlebotomy Tech Certification - Phlebotomy Tech
Blue Ridge Community College
02.2024 - 04.2024
Sales Associate
Kohls Department Store
09.2023 - 01.2024
Sales Associate
Love Inc
05.2023 - 08.2023
Stuarts Draft High School