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Ariel Waye

Lafayette

Summary

Hardworking and passionate person with strong organizational skills eager to secure a higher position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Merchandise Manager

Dollar Tree
11.2023 - Current

Preschool Teacher

Just Us Kids
01.2022 - 08.2023
  • Strengthened communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during circle time sessions.
  • Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
  • Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans.
  • Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
  • Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.

Manager

GNC Live Well
10.2021 - 02.2022
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
  • Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.

Daycare Worker

Jens And Friends
01.2019 - 02.2021
  • Maintained accurate records of each child''s attendance, health, and developmental progress for thorough documentation purposes.
  • Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
  • Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
  • Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
  • Assisted in potty training and other daily hygiene activities to support child development.
  • Logged information regarding naps, feedings, and any medications administered.
  • Maintained child-friendly environment with access to outdoor activities.
  • Improved daycare environment by maintaining cleanliness, organization, and safety standards consistently.
  • Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
  • Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.

Direct Support Professional

Tc Harris Academy
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Adapted support approaches based on individual client preferences, fostering increased trust and rapport over time.
  • Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
  • Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
  • Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
  • Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors, and other data relevant to treatment planning.
  • Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.

Front Desk Manager

Thrifty Auto Repair
03.2008 - 02.2020
  • Managed front desk maintenance of client records and lab data.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
  • Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
  • Handled tasks and responsibilities for front office employees during periods of understaffing.

Education

High School Diploma -

Mccutcheon High School
Lafayette, IN
05.2009

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Stock replenishment
  • Purchase Orders
  • Inventory Management
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Staff Training
  • Team Leadership
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Supervision and leadership
  • Goal Setting
  • Staff Management
  • Employee Scheduling

Timeline

Merchandise Manager

Dollar Tree
11.2023 - Current

Preschool Teacher

Just Us Kids
01.2022 - 08.2023

Manager

GNC Live Well
10.2021 - 02.2022

Daycare Worker

Jens And Friends
01.2019 - 02.2021

Direct Support Professional

Tc Harris Academy
01.2018 - 01.2021

Front Desk Manager

Thrifty Auto Repair
03.2008 - 02.2020

High School Diploma -

Mccutcheon High School
Ariel Waye