Jasmine Fruge
Kaplan
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with diverse experience in child care, restaurant hosting, and grocery store cashiering. Known for exceptional friendliness, warmhearted demeanor, and a commitment to creating positive experiences for others. Skilled in time management, multitasking, and problem-solving, with a proven ability to thrive in fast-paced environments. Open-minded and approachable, fostering strong connections with customers, colleagues, and children alike, seeking to bring enthusiasm and reliability to a dynamic team.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Childcare Teacher
Next Generation Afterschool and Summer Camp
05.2023 - Current
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Developed strong relationships with students and their families, fostering mutual trust and respect that contributed to overall student success.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Supported diverse student needs through differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring academic success for all learners.
- Mentored new teachers, sharing best practices and providing guidance on effective classroom management techniques.
- Implemented hands-on learning experiences to reinforce key concepts and improve retention rates among students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular projects, fostering a deeper understanding of subject matter.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
Restaurant Hostess
Riverfront A Louisiana Grill
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by handling telephone inquiries while attending to in-person guest needs seamlessly.
- Handled high-pressure situations gracefully, managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Maintained an organized waitlist for busy times, ensuring efficient seating of guests.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by greeting and seating guests promptly upon arrival.
- Provided exceptional service through friendly interactions with customers, answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Collaborated with servers to ensure smooth transitions between tables, minimizing wait times for guests.
- Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
- Checked in with servers to confirm preparedness before seating customers.
- Prepared dining room for service by cleaning , organizing tables and placing table settings.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and inviting restaurant environment by clearing tables and setting up for the next guests.
- Managed seating chart and monitored activity in restaurant to keep constant and efficient dining flow.
- Actively monitored restaurant capacity levels throughout the shift, making informed seating decisions to maintain a comfortable dining atmosphere.
- Coordinated large party bookings both on the phone and in-person, creating organized seating plans tailored to guest needs.
- Collected information from arriving customers to seat groups or place them on waitlist.
- Watched dining area staff to evaluate server loads and calculate accurate wait times.
- Promoted repeat business through engaging conversations with guests, remembering preferences, and personalizing their experiences.
- Delivered pick-up and curbside orders to guests.
- Input orders accurately into POS terminal, split bills and accepted payments.
- Advised customers about special offerings and menu items to help drive sales.
Afterschool Childcare Teacher
Vermilion Martial Arts Academy
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Developed strong relationships with students and their families, fostering mutual trust and respect that contributed to overall student success.
- Engaged with children on an individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Help children within a large age range to complete homework.
- Ensured the classroom was kept tidy.
- Maintained a positive environment.
- Encouraged positive play.
Grocery Store Cashier
Larry's Super Foods
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Resolved customer complaints professionally, demonstrating empathy and understanding to strengthen customer loyalty.
- Managed cash register accurately, balancing cash drawers at the beginning and end of each shift.
- Reduced wait times for customers with quick and accurate cash handling, resulting in higher customer retention rates.
- Processed various forms of payment securely, including cash, credit cards, checks, gift cards, and coupons; ensuring accuracy in all transactions.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently processing transactions and addressing inquiries.
- Maintained knowledge of current sales promotions, policies regarding payment, and security practices to provide accurate information to customers.
- Communicated effectively with coworkers to foster strong teamwork within the cashier department.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to safety guidelines while operating the cash register system and other equipment.
- Streamlined checkout process by accurately scanning items and applying appropriate discounts or promotions.
- Helped customers complete purchases by moving heavy items, collecting payments, and bagging purchases.
- Pleasantly greeted customers and provided prompt and courteous service.
- Communicated with customers and staff politely and professionally to uphold store standards.
- Retrieved items for customers and verified prices.
- Removed trash, swept, and mopped floors for professional appearance.
- Operated cash register to accurately process and record customer payments.
- Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
- Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Responded promptly to requests for assistance, spills and customer inquiries.
- Demonstrated product features, answered questions and redirected objections to highlight positive aspects.
Education
Associate in Allied Health - Radiology
Louisiana State University At Eunice
Eunice, LA05-2027
High School Diploma -
Kaplan High School
Kaplan05-2023
Skills
- Parent-teacher communication
- Classroom organization
- Special needs support
- Observation and assessment
- Childcare regulations compliance
- Conflict mediation
- Positive reinforcement
- Social development
- Creative arts integration
- First aid and CPR
- Multicultural education
- Time management
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Active listener
- Licensed childcare provider
- Group instruction
Certification
- Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED - American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- CPR/AED Certification
- Louisiana Driver's License
Timeline
Childcare Teacher
Next Generation Afterschool and Summer Camp
05.2023 - Current
Restaurant Hostess
Riverfront A Louisiana Grill
01.2023 - 05.2023
Afterschool Childcare Teacher
Vermilion Martial Arts Academy
10.2022 - 12.2022
Grocery Store Cashier
Larry's Super Foods
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED - American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- CPR/AED Certification
- Louisiana Driver's License
Associate in Allied Health - Radiology
Louisiana State University At Eunice
High School Diploma -
Kaplan High School
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