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Pamela Gonzalez

Waynesboro

Summary

Dynamic daycare owner with expertise in child development and facility management at Building Blocks Daycare. Proven ability to create engaging educational activities while ensuring compliance with regulations. Strong communication skills foster positive relationships with parents, enhancing child care experiences. Committed to maintaining a safe, nurturing environment for all children.

Goal-oriented professional well-versed in operational practices and regulatory requirements of proffessional environments. Skilled leader and analytical problem-solver well-versed in budget planning and program management. Skillfully use relationship-building talents and respectful communication style to forge long-lasting connections.

Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Daycare Owner/Provider

Building Blocks Daycare
01.2022 - Current

Responsible for both the operational management and direct care of children within a daycare setting.

  • Oversee daily operations
  • manage finances
  • ensure compliance with state laws and regulations
  • maintain the physical environment of the daycare, including cleaning and organization
  • maintain regular communication with parents regarding their child's progress and needs
  • ensure a safe and healthy environment
  • rendering first aid when necessary
  • planning and implementing age appropriate educational and recreational activities

Barista

Starbucks
08.2019 - 04.2021
  • Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
  • Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
  • Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
  • Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.
  • Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
  • Learned every menu item's preparation and numerous off-label drinks to meet customer needs.
  • Created wide variety of hot and cold drinks in average shifts with consistently positive customer satisfaction scores.
  • Used POS system to accurately enter orders and process payments.
  • Elevated customer loyalty by using strong communication abilities to resolve customer problems.

Pizza Maker

Sbarro
08.2015 - 06.2018
  • Monitored and maintained clean working areas and cooking surfaces.
  • Prepared raw materials for cooking by cutting vegetables and preparing dough.
  • Operated pizza oven and other kitchen equipment safely to protect team members from harm and equipment from damage.
  • Monitored pizzas throughout cooking process to deliver correct doneness and prevent burning or undercooking.
  • Followed food safety and sanitation guidelines to prevent foodborne illnesses and promote customer health and safety.
  • Topped pizzas with right ingredients based on orders utilizing recipe-directed amounts and distribution methods.
  • Provided excellent customer service by taking orders, answering questions and responding to customer complaints.
  • Handled customer complaints professionally to prevent negative reviews or loss of business.
  • Handled cash register operations by applying coupons, giving customer totals, and processing cash and credit card payments.

Receptionist

Lee's Nails
01.2015 - 08.2015
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
  • Maintained confidentiality of information regarding clients and company.
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
  • Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
  • Resolved customer problems and complaints.
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Handled cash transactions and maintained sales and payments records accurately.

Education

High School Diploma -

Joshua High School
Joshua, TX
06-2014

Skills

  • Professional communication
  • Child development expertise
  • Activity coordination
  • Curriculum planning
  • Facility management
  • Creativity and innovation
  • Infant and toddler care
  • Greeting and seating clients
  • Scheduling
  • Positive and professional
  • Customer and client relations
  • Phone etiquette

Professional References

Sherri Lynn Gustke

ABC Healthcare

434-989-1064


Glenna Dupree

Building Blocks Daycare

918-289-9750


Shala Clark 

Building Blocks Daycare

434-421-2280


Jess Ridgewell

Building Blocks Daycare

434-282-7989


Deanna Veney

Sbarro

434-960-4829

Timeline

Daycare Owner/Provider

Building Blocks Daycare
01.2022 - Current

Barista

Starbucks
08.2019 - 04.2021

Pizza Maker

Sbarro
08.2015 - 06.2018

Receptionist

Lee's Nails
01.2015 - 08.2015

High School Diploma -

Joshua High School
Pamela Gonzalez