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Rocio Garcia

Chicago

Summary

Energetic professional with great relationship-building abilities and attentive approach. Helps students develop important early learning abilities and monitors safety in different environments. Maintains full compliance with state standards and good childcare practices. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Daycare Assistant Teacher

Merly Quintana
Chicago
01.2010 - 10.2016
  • Collaborated with other staff members to ensure that all safety protocols were followed at all times.
  • Provided individual attention to each child based on their needs using appropriate behavior management techniques.
  • Provided a safe, secure and nurturing environment for the children.
  • Assisted in developing and implementing age-appropriate activities for children to learn new skills.
  • Monitored children's behavior, providing guidance and direction when necessary.
  • Assisted in preparing nutritious snacks and lunches according to dietary guidelines.
  • Instructed children in personal hygiene habits such as hand washing, toileting, teeth brushing.
  • Developed positive relationships with families by communicating regularly about their child's progress.
  • Maintained daily records of attendance, activities, meals served and medications administered.
  • Encouraged creative thinking through art projects, storytelling and music appreciation activities.
  • Read books aloud to encourage language development while helping students understand story structure.
  • Supervised indoor and outdoor playtime including setting up equipment and organizing games or crafts.

Dog Driver

n/a
Chicago
02.2015 - 08.2015
  • Loaded dogs onto the truck and secured them with seat belts.
  • I dropped off dogs to homes.
  • I picked up dogs to take to dog care center

Baker

Swedish Bakery
Chicago
06.2010 - 10.2013
  • Cleaned work areas, utensils, equipment and surfaces between batches of products.
  • Inspected finished products before packaging them up for sale.
  • Placed orders for additional supplies when necessary based on production needs.
  • Rotated stock as needed to keep freshness intact.
  • Monitored temperature of ovens and adjusted accordingly to maintain consistency in baking times.
  • Decorated cakes with icing, sprinkles and other edible decorations.
  • Checked baked goods periodically during baking process to ensure desired results were achieved.
  • Stocked shelves with freshly-baked goods throughout the day as needed.
  • Packaged finished products into boxes or containers for delivery or sale in store.
  • Ensured that all health regulations were followed at all times while working in the kitchen.
  • Measured out ingredients accurately to ensure consistent product quality.
  • Followed food safety guidelines while preparing all food items.
  • Collaborated with other bakers on staff to complete tasks efficiently within set deadlines.
  • Kept records of daily production numbers for each type of item produced.
  • Prepared dough for a variety of bakery items such as breads, pastries, pies, cakes and cookies.
  • Rolled, cut and shaped dough to form bread, rolls, cookies, cupcakes, pie crusts and other baked goods.
  • Utilized measuring instruments, commercial-grade mixers and ovens to bake cakes and pastries.

Floor Supervisor

McDonald's
Chicago
02.2003 - 06.2009
  • Conducted regular store audits to identify areas of improvement or potential risks.
  • Managed cash register operations including deposits, withdrawals, transfers.
  • Developed employee training materials and conducted orientation sessions for new hires.
  • Scheduled staff shifts and assigned duties to ensure efficient workflow.
  • Analyzed financial statements, such as balance sheets and income statements, for accuracy.
  • Monitored inventory levels and placed orders for additional stock as required.
  • Performed daily opening and closing procedures according to established guidelines.
  • Maintained a clean, organized, and safe work environment at all times.
  • Created reports summarizing store operations performance and identified opportunities for improvement.
  • Tracked sales data on a weekly basis to identify trends or patterns in customer behavior.
  • Connected with customers to provide assistance and collect feedback to optimize operations.
  • Collaborated with leadership to determine needs and devise improvement plans to reach strategic targets.
  • Organized and updated schedules to optimize coverage for expected customer demands.

Cashier

McDonald's
Skokie
05.2001 - 06.2002
  • Answered customer inquiries regarding store policies and procedures.
  • Resolved customer complaints professionally in accordance with company policy.
  • Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
  • Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
  • Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
  • Conducted price checks for special orders or discounts as requested by customers.

Office Cleaner

n/a
Chicago
08.1995 - 12.1995
  • Disinfected doorknobs, phones and other frequently-touched items.
  • Dusted and wiped down all surfaces, including desks, shelves, computers, chairs, windowsills and baseboards.
  • Polished furniture and fixtures regularly.
  • Swept and mopped floors throughout the office building.
  • Vacuumed carpets in all areas of the office.
  • Dusted ledges, countertops, files, office equipment, desks and walls.
  • Kept building interiors appealing with routine deep cleaning of high-traffic areas.
  • Organized and cleaned conference rooms with trash removal, floor cleaning and proper chair arrangement.
  • Vacuumed floors and dusted furniture to maintain organized, professional appearance.

Education

High School Diploma -

The Albany Park Autonomous Center-Adult Highschool
3460 W. Lawrence Ave, Chicago IL, 60625
06-2019

Skills

  • Team collaboration
  • Family engagement
  • Child development
  • Activity planning
  • Record keeping
  • Behavior management
  • Child safety procedures
  • Care planning
  • First aid and CPR
  • Early childhood education
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Social skills development
  • Early childhood development
  • CPR training

Languages

English
Limited
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Dog Driver

n/a
02.2015 - 08.2015

Baker

Swedish Bakery
06.2010 - 10.2013

Daycare Assistant Teacher

Merly Quintana
01.2010 - 10.2016

Floor Supervisor

McDonald's
02.2003 - 06.2009

Cashier

McDonald's
05.2001 - 06.2002

Office Cleaner

n/a
08.1995 - 12.1995

High School Diploma -

The Albany Park Autonomous Center-Adult Highschool
Rocio Garcia