Ta'Aja Gates
LaGrange
Summary
Hardworking professional with strong teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, time management, and customer service skills. Adapted well to challenging situations while contributing to team success through flexibility and organization. Seeks entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities and support company growth.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of post-secondary education
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Daycare Teacher
Tiny treasure
West Point
2025.07 - Current
- Facilitated activities and care for infants aged 6 weeks to 1 year
- Supported developmental needs of children across age groups
- Acquired first aid and safety certifications to enhance safety and preparedness
Crew Member
Newk's Eatery
Newnan
2021.06 - 2021.09
US Army Soldier
United States Army
2020.08 - 2021.05
- Completed basic combat training, demonstrating commitment to military service
- Achieved high school diploma in 2020
- Collaborated in small teams to achieve complex objectives under tight deadlines.
Little Caesars Crew Member
Jones Petroleum Company
LaGrange
2020.03 - 2020.08
- Managed front and back of restaurant operations
- Managed interactions with customers to ensure satisfaction
- Provided customer service while making pizzas
Cashier/Server
ROGERS BBQ
LaGrange
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
West Georgia Technical College
LaGrange, GA 2021.08 - 2026.07
High School Diploma -
Callaway High School
Hogansville, GA 2015.08 - 2020.05
Skills
- Classroom management
- Early childhood development
- Child assessment
- Child engagement
- Behavior management
- Parent communication
- Educational technology
- Guest relations
- Customer service
- Customer communication
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Conflict resolution
- Leadership
- Writing skills
- Computer skills
- Nutritional planning
- Classroom cleanliness
- Cleaning
- Cash Handling
- Knife skills
- Safe work practices
- Phone etiquette
- Self-motivation
- Outdoor work
- Employee relationship building
- Guest services
- Busser
- Serving Experience
- Mathematical skills
- Communication skills
Certification
- Food Handler Certification
- ServSafe
- Driver's License
Languages
English
Timeline
Daycare Teacher
Tiny treasure
2025.07 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts
West Georgia Technical College
2021.08 - 2026.07
Crew Member
Newk's Eatery
2021.06 - 2021.09
US Army Soldier
United States Army
2020.08 - 2021.05
Little Caesars Crew Member
Jones Petroleum Company
2020.03 - 2020.08
High School Diploma -
Callaway High School
2015.08 - 2020.05
Cashier/Server
ROGERS BBQ