Chelsea Brazil
Blue Springs,MS
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Daycare Teacher
Little Bits
01.2023 - Current
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication about their child''s progress and needs.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Oversaw daily transitions between various activities such as snack time, outdoor playtime, naptime ensuring smooth operation of daily schedule.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Utilized positive reinforcement strategies to encourage appropriate behaviors among students while minimizing disruptions or conflicts.
Rotation/Assistant Teacher
South Pontotoc Elementary
09.2019 - 03.2022
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Ensured a safe and supportive learning environment by enforcing classroom rules and addressing behavioral issues promptly.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Assisted lead teacher in providing individualized attention to students, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support focused on student progress.
Bookkeeping
Bill Gray Inc
06.2016 - 09.2019
- I reconcile deposits and registers
- Keep up with shortages and overages from the registers on excel
- File paperwork daily
- Send customers statements out either weekly, bimonthly, or monthly
- Match tickets to certain papers
- Employee payroll
- I use quick-books daily
- Processed payments and applied to customer balances
- Set up and updated customer accounts with interactions, payments and personal information
- Collected deposits, fees and payments
- Greeted customers and visitors in-person and via telephone calls
- Answered incoming phone calls, responded to phone calls and in-person requests, handled internal communications and greeted visitors in the reception area
- Ensured that all calls were answered in a timely manner and that all calls were forwarded to the appropriate parties
- Processed accounts receivable and accounts payable
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages
Server
Old Vencie
02.2016 - 06.2016
- Promoted items on beverage lists and restaurant specials
- Maintained clean and presentable tables with tableware, glassware, silverware and linens
- Washed and disinfected kitchen area, floors, tables, tools, knives and equipment
- Ensured customer satisfaction by responding quickly to orders and entertainment requests
- Maintained clean dining room, lobby and service areas at all times
- Monitored food distribution, verified guidelines for special diets and delivered meals to recipients quickly
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest
- Resolved guest complaints quickly and efficiently
- Delivered quality service by providing a warm and welcoming environment
- Demonstrated genuine hospitality while greeting and establishing rapport with guests
- Bussed, cleared, cleaned and set tables in quiet and efficient manner
- Collected credit card, cash and gift certificate payments from customers and made proper change for cash transactions
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers, handling up to $(Number) in cash per event
Cashier
Charming Charlie
11.2015 - 05.2016
- Entered all sales into the cash register to ensure purchases were accurately recorded
- Performed sales transactions in a timely fashion
- Alerted customers to upcoming sales events and promotions
- Maintained established merchandising standards, including window, sales floor and promotional displays
- Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and store promotions
- Maintained knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges and security practices
- Completed all cleaning, stocking and organizing tasks in assigned sales area
Cashier Sales Associate
Moore's Feed
11.2013 - 10.2015
- Performed sales transactions in a timely fashion
- Entered all sales into the cash register to ensure purchases were accurately recorded
- Maintained knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges and security practices
- Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and store promotions
- Followed standardized procedures for issuing cash refunds
- Collaborated with team members in customer service, check out, stock control and overall store upkeep efforts
- Processed shipments to complete timely updates of shelves and merchandise displays
- Ensured that the cash drawer was in compliance with overage and shortage standards and handled all assigned change funds and cash receipts
- Calculated change, accepted declining balance cards and other acceptable forms of payment, and issued receipts to customers
- Engaged with customers in a sincere and friendly manner
- Stocked and replenished merchandise according to store merchandising layouts
- Operated a cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with100% accuracy
- Cleaned and organized the store, including the checkout desk and displays
- Welcomed customers into the store and helped them locate items
Cashier Sales Associate
PetSmart
01.2013 - 11.2013
- Entered all sales into the cash register to ensure purchases were accurately recorded
- Performed sales transactions in a timely fashion
- Alerted customers to upcoming sales events and promotions
- Completed all cleaning, stocking and organizing tasks in assigned sales area
- Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and store promotions
- Maintained knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges and security practices
- Welcomed and greeted customers and offered friendly, knowledgeable assistance
- Followed standardized procedures for issuing cash refunds
- Calculated change, accepted declining balance cards and other acceptable forms of payment, and issued receipts to customers
- Cleaned and organized the store, including the checkout desk and displays
- Built relationships with customers to increase likelihood of repeat business
Server
Old Venice Pizza Company
03.2012 - 02.2013
- Delivered quality service by providing a warm and welcoming environment
- Folded napkins throughout the day to maintain an adequate supply
- Addressed diner complaints with kitchen staff and served replacement menu items promptly
- Maintained clean dining room, lobby and service areas at all times
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers, handling up to $100 in cash per event
- Professionally and efficiently resolved issues and enhanced customer satisfaction ratings
- Received frequent customer compliments for going above and beyond normal duties
- Maintained clean and presentable tables with tableware, glassware, silverware and linens
- Ensured customer satisfaction by responding quickly to orders and entertainment requests
- Engaged in friendly conversation with guests to build rapport and facilitate repeat business
- Uphold highest standard for cleanliness of glass and silverware
- Resolved guest complaints quickly and efficiently
- Restocked salad bar and buffet for lunch and dinner service
- Assisted in cashiering and Point of Sale (POS) system procedures during busy hours
- Collected credit card, cash and gift certificate payments from customers and made proper change for cash transactions
- Prepared for large parties and reservations, anticipating planning and staffing needs
Assistant Manager
Max Rave
09.2009 - 02.2012
- Communicated issues and inefficiencies with store manager to create strategies and exceed sales objectives
- Resolved all issues professionally and in a timely manner
- Reviewed sales and merchandising reports to achieve profit goals, reduce back stock and predict sales
- Promoted business strategy by implementing improvements based on guest feedback
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records to increase accuracy and reduce discrepancies
- Developed innovative and creative merchandise displays to drive point-of-sale purchases
- Interacted with customers to determine needs and offer product or service solutions
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities
Sales Clerk
Tan Shak
08.2007 - 09.2009
- Used consultative sales approach to understand customer needs and recommend relevant offerings
- Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and store promotions
- Alerted customers to upcoming sales events and promotions
- Maintained established merchandising standards, including window, sales floor and promotional displays
- Kept front check out area clean and organized
- Placed new merchandise on shelves and racks
- Answered customer questions about products and services
- Processed payments and returns with accuracy and efficiency
- Cleaned and organized the store, including the checkout desk and displays
- Answered customer telephone calls promptly and in an appropriate manner
Cashier
Piggly Wiggly Supermarket
09.2006 - 08.2008
- Engaged customers warmly and provided immediate and dedicated assistance
- Processed POS transactions, including checks, cash, debit and credit purchases and refunds
- Used POS system to scan, weigh and enter pricing for items
- Restocked, arranged and organized merchandise in front lanes to drive product sales
- Examined merchandise for signs of tampering or damage prior to processing returns and exchanges
- Bagged merchandise in careful and efficient manner to minimize damage
- Stocked and maintained inventory levels according to store policies
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
ICC
Tupelo, MSDiploma - undefined
Pontotoc City
Pontotoc, MS01.2009
Skills
- Time management
- Child safety
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Lesson planning
- Strong work ethic
- Active listener
- Problem-solving
- Friendly and likeable
- Emotionally supportive
Timeline
Daycare Teacher
Little Bits
01.2023 - Current
Rotation/Assistant Teacher
South Pontotoc Elementary
09.2019 - 03.2022
Bookkeeping
Bill Gray Inc
06.2016 - 09.2019
Server
Old Vencie
02.2016 - 06.2016
Cashier
Charming Charlie
11.2015 - 05.2016
Cashier Sales Associate
Moore's Feed
11.2013 - 10.2015
Cashier Sales Associate
PetSmart
01.2013 - 11.2013
Server
Old Venice Pizza Company
03.2012 - 02.2013
Assistant Manager
Max Rave
09.2009 - 02.2012
Sales Clerk
Tan Shak
08.2007 - 09.2009
Cashier
Piggly Wiggly Supermarket
09.2006 - 08.2008
Diploma - undefined
Pontotoc City
Some College (No Degree) -
ICC
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