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Demetria Seate

Columbus

Summary

Versatile and eager to embrace new challenges, I am a dynamic professional with a passion for continuous learning and personal growth. I thrive in a diverse setting and excel at acquiring new skills. My natural curiosity and open-mindedness drives me to seek out new opportunities and expand my knowledge in various fields. Adept at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, I bring a fresh perspective and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Committed to staying ahead industry trends and embracing emerging technologies, I am seeking a stimulating role where I can contribute my versatile skills and continue to learn and grow.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Nanny/Babysitter

Personal Business
02.2016 - 11.2023
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
  • Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children''s progress, needs, and achievements.
  • Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
  • Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
  • Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
  • Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
  • Assisted in potty training and toilet hygiene.
  • Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling, and collaboration with parents.
  • Worked closely with fellow staff members in developing and implementing educational and recreational activities.
  • Administered medications by following strict instructions from parents.
  • Managed scheduling of playdates, appointments, and extracurricular activities for structured days.
  • Enhanced children's social skills by organizing group activities.

Hostess/Server

Applebee's Grill + Bar
06.2021 - 08.2022
  • Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, balancing responsibilities such as answering phone calls, greeting guests, and updating reservation logs simultaneously.
  • Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
  • Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
  • Maintained a clean and welcoming environment, ensuring the comfort of guests throughout their visit.
  • Trained new hostesses on customer service best practices and restaurant policies to maintain high standards of service.
  • Assisted in training new host staff, sharing best practices for maintaining a professional demeanor and efficient work habits.
  • Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
  • Utilized knowledge of menu to make recommendations, enhancing customer dining experience.
  • Kept up with fast-paced environments, ensuring timely delivery of orders during peak hours.
  • Trained new staff on menu knowledge and service protocols, raising team's overall performance.
  • Boosted repeat customer rates, remembered regular guests' preferences and greeted them by name.

Cashier

Food Lion
06.2020 - 07.2021
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
  • Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.

Dog Sitter

Personal Business
04.2010 - 10.2016
  • Followed pet care instructions, dietary needs, and medication regimens.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work space for all pet sitting tasks, including cleaning up after dogs during visits or overnight stays.
  • Enhanced clients'' satisfaction by providing attentive and personalized care for their dogs.
  • Contributed to clients'' peace of mind by sending regular updates on their pets, including photos and videos.
  • Kept accurate records of each dog''s needs, preferences, medical information, feeding schedules, and any special instructions provided by clients.
  • Managed scheduling efficiently, accommodating last-minute bookings and adjusting for cancellations or changes in plans.
  • Provided exercise opportunities for the dogs, taking them on daily walks or trips to local parks as requested by the client.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
04-2026

High School Diploma -

Bluestone High School
Skipwith, VA
06-2021

Skills

  • Reliability and trustworthiness
  • Organization skills
  • Time management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Greeting and seating clients
  • Office administration
  • Document management
  • Activity planning
  • Safety awareness
  • Effective team leader
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Family support
  • Caring child mentor
  • Educational support
  • Active listening
  • Critical thinking
  • Conflict resolution
  • Team development
  • Classroom management
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Parent-teacher communication
  • Oral communication

Timeline

Hostess/Server

Applebee's Grill + Bar
06.2021 - 08.2022

Cashier

Food Lion
06.2020 - 07.2021

Nanny/Babysitter

Personal Business
02.2016 - 11.2023

Dog Sitter

Personal Business
04.2010 - 10.2016

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Liberty University

High School Diploma -

Bluestone High School
Demetria Seate