Lindsey Miller
Stacy
Summary
I am the hardest worker you will hire, and if I am not then I will work even harder to prove it. I am dependable, responsible, and determined to do a great job always. I have worked many different jobs over the years, with that comes a lot of experience in many different categories. I am passionate about learning new skills, I am a team player and I bring an outstanding positive attitude with me wherever I go.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Au Pair
Au Pair World
12.2023 - Current
- Enhanced family''s daily routine by providing attentive childcare and maintaining a safe, nurturing environment.
- Improved children''s language skills through engaging conversations and interactive language games.
- Fostered positive relationships with host family members, creating a harmonious living situation for all involved.
- Assisted in improving children''s academic performance by providing tutoring and homework support.
- Managed daily schedules effectively, ensuring punctuality for school drop-offs and pick-ups as well as extracurricular activities.
- Promoted healthy eating habits by preparing nutritious meals and snacks for the children.
- Supported emotional development through empathetic listening and guidance during difficult situations or conflicts.
- Provided reliable transportation to various appointments, activities, and outings while maintaining safety standards.
- Enhanced cultural exchange experiences by sharing customs, traditions, and native language with host family members.
- Maintained open communication with parents regarding their children's progress, needs, and any concerns that arose during the au pair placement period.
- Ensured household cleanliness by performing light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, tidying up toys or organizing play spaces.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere within the home by demonstrating flexibility adaptability when faced with unexpected changes or challenges.
- Participated actively in family events gatherings further integrating myself into their lives enhancing overall experience.
- Acted as a responsible role model by demonstrating respect, kindness, and healthy habits to the host family''s children.
- Developed bilingual abilities in French and English through immersive conversation and activities.
- Powerful adaptability skills shown through integrating into a new country and culture.
- Reliable source for Host parents to entrust on me their children and duties of the household when away.
- Established high patience when teaching my native language to my Host family.
Nanny/Babysitter
Myself
01.2015 - Current
- Supported children in play activities, meals and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits.
- Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
- Bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating and school schedules for children.
- Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
- Involved children in caring for household pets and chores.
- Maintained updated list of emergency contact information and child's health information in case of emergencies.
- Traveled with families to care for children, allowing parents to share private time while giving children fun adventures in diverse environments.
- CPR and First aid certified to ensure a safe environment for children under my supervision.
Server/Hostess/To-Go Server
Hiro Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
- Maximized table turnover rate by efficiently managing reservations and seating arrangements.
- Increased sales with upselling techniques and thorough knowledge of menu items, specials, and promotions.
- Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of orders, resulting in satisfied customers.
- Assisted in training new hires, providing guidance on restaurant standards and best practices.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Addressed customer complaints or concerns professionally, ensuring swift resolution and maintaining positive relationships.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
- Contributed to inventory management by monitoring stock levels and refilling when stocks were low.
- Consistently met or exceeded performance goals related to sales targets, customer satisfaction ratings, and order accuracy.
- Implemented effective communication strategies between front-of-house and back-of-house staff for streamlined operations.
- Provided attentive service during high-volume periods without sacrificing attention to detail or guest rapport.
- Adhered to proper food handling procedures and safety guidelines for the well-being of guests and team members alike.
- Utilized expert knowledge of dietary restrictions to assist patrons in making informed menu selections tailored to individual preferences or limitations.
- Developed strong rapport with regular customers through genuine hospitality efforts leading to repeat business.
- Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
- Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
- Seated customers in timely manner by managing reservations and waitlists skillfully.
- Maintained thorough menu knowledge to sufficiently answer questions regarding menu item sourcing, ingredients and cooking methods.
- Strategically timed check-ins with customers to take orders and confirm satisfaction with meals after delivery, taking action to correct any problems.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly greeting and seating guests upon arrival.
- Implemented table rotation system for optimal server workload distribution, resulting in improved service quality.
- Contributed to team success through effective communication and cooperation with coworkers and management.
- Increased restaurant efficiency by maintaining an organized host stand, including menus, reservation logs, and seating charts.
- Handled high-pressure situations with composure, effectively managing large parties or unexpected events during busy shifts.
- Consistently upheld company standards and policies, contributing to a positive reputation for the establishment among guests and peers.
Valet
Parking Management Company
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently parking and retrieving vehicles in a timely manner.
- Maintained a professional demeanor while greeting guests and opening car doors, contributing to a positive first impression.
- Assisted guests with luggage and personal items, ensuring smooth transitions between arrival and departure.
- Streamlined vehicle retrieval process with effective communication between team members, minimizing wait times for guests.
- Handled guest inquiries and provided directions or assistance as needed, demonstrating excellent customer service skills.
- Accurately logged incoming vehicles, tracking keys and ticket numbers to prevent confusion or misplaced items.
- Conducted regular inspections of the valet lot, ensuring proper organization and safety measures were upheld.
- Managed high-volume situations during peak hours by prioritizing tasks and working closely with colleagues to maintain efficiency.
- Ensured safe operation of client vehicles by adhering to strict driving guidelines and following traffic regulations at all times.
- Collaborated with hotel staff to address any guest concerns or special requests regarding their vehicles or belongings.
- Kept detailed records of damages or pre-existing conditions on incoming vehicles, protecting both company liability and customer interests.
- Developed rapport with repeat customers, remembering names and preferences for personalized service experiences.
- Provided support in other areas such as bellhop duties when necessary, showcasing versatility within the hospitality environment.
- Upheld cleanliness standards in the valet area by removing trash, sweeping debris, and organizing equipment daily.
- Trained new team members on company procedures, fostering a collaborative work environment built on shared knowledge and expertise.
- Adapted to varied vehicle models and sizes, demonstrating exceptional driving skills and spatial awareness.
- Coordinated with security staff to monitor the valet lot for unauthorized access or suspicious activity, maintaining a safe environment for guests and their vehicles.
- Contributed to overall company success by consistently meeting or exceeding performance targets in areas like customer satisfaction ratings and efficiency metrics.
- Resolved customer complaints through calm, constructive communication.
- Provided punctual, polite valet services to uphold professional standards.
- Built positive customer rapport for courteous, friendly and professional service.
Housekeeper/Commercial Cleaner
Myself
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Cleaned building floors by sweeping, mopping and scrubbing floors.
- Maintained clean, neat and professional entrances.
- Handled equipment, chemicals and materials properly and with caution.
- Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup.
- Organized and used industrial cleaning products following strict safety procedures.
- Wiped down conference tables and reception desks to remove smears and fingerprints on surfaces.
- Delivered quality customer service to address urgent needs and cleaning requests.
Teacher
Storybook Early Learning Center
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
- Maintained a safe & healthy environment for not only the teachers but for the children and families as well.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting and toileting.
- Assessed babies and toddlers against established early childhood developmental milestones, preparing regular progress reports for each child.
- Allowed for ample outdoor recreation time to support physical development.
- Communicated with parents through enrollment, tours, newsletters, conferences and direct personal communication.
- Made nutritious breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks for children.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
Hostess/Busser/Food Runner/Bar Back
Revelry
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions and informed of accurate wait times.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating and menu information.
- Assigned patrons to tables suitable for needs and restaurant section rotation.
- Supported servers, food runners and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
- Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
- Monitored seating area and checked restrooms regularly to keep spotless.
- Informed servers of newly seated parties for speedy service.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Collected information from arriving customers to seat groups or place them on waitlist.
- Documented reservations, alerted servers and managers of large groups and prepared seating.
- Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
- Stayed in open communication with kitchen team to assess cooking times, avoid worker overload and minimize customer dissatisfaction.
- Routinely supported other areas of restaurant by answering telephones and completing financial transactions for other staff members.
- Assisted managers with quickly resolving service- and food-related issues.
- Watched dining area staff to evaluate server loads and calculate accurate wait times.
- Checked and restocked server areas and organized and got change for front counter.
- Prepared dining room for special upcoming functions by decorating and generating special group menus.
- Assisted FOH and BOH staff with preparing for events to coordinate smooth execution to maximize guest satisfaction.
- Governed dining area with natural leadership talents and organizational strategies focused on balancing guest and business needs.
Dance Teacher
Desiree's Dance Studio
08.2018 - 07.2021
- Planned choreography for group performances and recitals.
- Kept classrooms tidy and clean for group and one-on-one instruction.
- Delivered individual instruction to students in between group classes.
- Accommodated students with special needs by using different teaching styles, encouraging each to learn at appropriate pace.
- Upheld studio guidelines and legal requirements for dancer and staff protection.
- Collaborated in team-based environment to uphold instruction quality and continuity of service to clients.
- Interacted effectively by email, phone and in person with students, parents and staff members.
- Performed at different events as professional dancer.
- Worked with ages ranging from 3-14 years old.
- Created healthy and safe learning environment for all students by implementing class rules and promoting mutual respect and gentle discipline.
- Learned responsibility by being the lead teacher in multiple different classes with multiple different age groups.
Restaurant Busser
Mancini's Char House
07.2020 - 01.2021
- Cleared, cleaned and sanitized booth and chair cushions and tables.
- Maintained table setting by removing courses as completed and replenishing utensils.
- Swept, mopped and removed debris from dining room floors.
- Supported wait staff by setting up and replenishing condiment stands, trash containers liners and bus stations.
- Transported filled bus tubs to kitchen dishwashing area.
- Organized bus cart and returned to side station after each use.
- Maintained table settings by removing courses, replacing utensils and refilling beverages.
- Verified adequate levels of linens and trays and restocked low items.
- Went above and beyond expectations by helping with various tasks to support teammates and provide customer service.
- Carried food, dishes, trays or silverware from kitchens or supply departments to serving counters.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Montana State University - Bozeman
Bozeman, MTSome College (No Degree) - Generals
Anoka Ramsey Community College
Cambridge, MNHigh School Diploma -
North Branch Area High School
North Branch, MN06.2021
Skills
- Hard working
- Quick learner, fast on my feet
- Problem Solver
- Good organizational skills
- Good communication skills
- Child Development Expertise
- Disciplinary Enforcement
- Schedule Management
- First Aid and CPR certified
- Effective Team Leader
- Cultural immersion
- Safety awareness
- Educational Support
- Nutrition knowledge
- Patience and understanding
Languages
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Au Pair
Au Pair World
12.2023 - Current
Server/Hostess/To-Go Server
Hiro Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar
05.2023 - 11.2023
Valet
Parking Management Company
05.2023 - 08.2023
Housekeeper/Commercial Cleaner
Myself
10.2022 - 04.2023
Teacher
Storybook Early Learning Center
09.2022 - 04.2023
Hostess/Busser/Food Runner/Bar Back
Revelry
04.2022 - 09.2022
Restaurant Busser
Mancini's Char House
07.2020 - 01.2021
Dance Teacher
Desiree's Dance Studio
08.2018 - 07.2021
Nanny/Babysitter
Myself
01.2015 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Montana State University - Bozeman
Some College (No Degree) - Generals
Anoka Ramsey Community College
High School Diploma -
North Branch Area High School
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