Haleigh Garner
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience in team collaboration and project management. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency through effective communication and problem-solving skills. Strong background in fostering supportive work environments and meeting organizational goals. Committed to delivering high-quality results in fast-paced settings.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Member
Waffle House
04.2024 - 05.2025
- Demonstrated strong teamwork skills by actively participating in group discussions and brainstorming sessions
- Maintained open lines of communication with team members to foster a positive work environment
- Took initiative to help teammates with their workload during busy periods or when facing tight deadlines
- Assisted in developing training materials for new employees, improving onboarding experience.
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
- Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
Daycare Worker
Chouteau and Parvin KinderCare
11.2021 - 02.2023
- Supervised daily activities to ensure safety and well-being of children.
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans tailored to children's developmental needs.
- Fostered positive relationships with parents through regular communication and updates on child progress.
- Trained and mentored new staff on best practices for child care and classroom management.
- Monitored behavior, facilitated conflict resolution, and encouraged social skills among children.
- Organized educational games and activities that promoted physical, emotional, and cognitive growth.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and welcoming environment conducive to learning and play.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance curriculum development and improve overall childcare quality.
- Improved daycare environment by maintaining cleanliness, organization, and safety standards consistently.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Assisted in creating a nurturing atmosphere by actively engaging with children through play, conversation, and care routines.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Meticulously sanitized toys and play equipment.
- Distributed food, napkins, and beverages in preparation for snack time.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Implemented creative arts and crafts projects to foster imagination and enhance fine motor skills development among children.
- Encouraged good behaviors using positive reinforcement methods.
- Managed daily routines efficiently while ensuring smooth transitions between activities for minimal disruption in the daycare setting.
- Collaborated effectively with fellow staff members to create a cohesive team dedicated to providing top-quality childcare services.
- Increased parent satisfaction with regular communication about their child''s progress and daily experiences.
- Maintained child-friendly environment with access to outdoor activities.
- Maintained compliance with all state licensing requirements and daycare policies to ensure a safe, secure environment for children under care.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through open communication channels and ongoing collaboration on their child''s care plan requirements.
- Enhanced children''s social skills by organizing group activities and promoting positive interactions.
- Supported child development by implementing age-appropriate learning activities tailored to individual needs.
- Reduced incidents of disruptive behavior by establishing clear expectations and implementing consistent disciplinary measures when necessary.
- Promoted healthy habits among children through proper nutrition education and daily physical activity planning.
- Maintained accurate records of each child''s attendance, health, and developmental progress for thorough documentation purposes.
- Managed challenging behaviors effectively by employing positive reinforcement techniques and redirecting negative actions towards more constructive outlets.
- Provided compassionate emotional support for children experiencing stress or anxiety throughout the day, fostering a secure attachment bond between caregiver and child.
- Monitored entrances and exits to maintain safety and organized environments.
- Facilitated language development among children through reading aloud, storytelling, and engaging in age-appropriate conversations throughout the day.
- Maintained accurate and detailed record on enrollments, attendance, health and safety, emergency contact information and incident reports.
- Assisted in potty training and other daily hygiene activities to support child development.
- Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
- Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage good behavior.
- Worked with children to develop good cognitive, physical and language skills.
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
- Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to children during difficult times.
- Liaised with parents and guardians to discuss child progress.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Provided support and guidance to children in conflict resolution.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
- Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
- Assisted in potty training and toilet hygiene.
- Worked closely with fellow staff members in developing and implementing educational and recreational activities.
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Documented children's growth and development.
- Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
- Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling, and collaboration with parents.
- Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
- Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
- Logged information regarding naps, feedings, and any medications administered.
- Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
House Sitter
ACEC/NC
08.2019 - 12.2021
- Managed daily care of properties, ensuring security and maintenance during owners' absences.
- Conducted regular inspections to identify potential issues and report findings promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of interiors, enhancing overall property appeal.
- Developed strong relationships with homeowners through clear communication and trust-building efforts.
- Coordinated pet care services, ensuring animals received proper attention and exercise routines.
- Implemented best practices for home safety, including alarm checks and emergency preparedness measures.
- Provided detailed feedback on property conditions to assist homeowners with future planning.
- Streamlined property management processes by creating checklists for routine tasks and maintenance schedules.
- Communicated with homeowner via phone or text.
- Fed and walked pets, cleaning up after pets indoors and outdoors.
- Secured locks and entryways to prevent unauthorized access by persons not approved by owners.
- Reduced homeowner stress levels by managing daily tasks such as collecting mail, watering plants, and taking care of pets.
- Cared for houseplants by frequently watering during owners' absence.
- Fed and watered animals and replaced dirty bedding and litter boxes.
- Performed light cleaning duties such as dusting, vacuuming, and wiping down bathrooms.
- Brought in mail and newspaper to maintain appearance of activity at client residence.
- Answered telephone and doorbell, took messages, and relayed information to owner.
- Contributed to a well-organized home space by performing light cleaning duties, promoting a welcoming atmosphere upon the owner''s return.
- Safeguarded homeowner valuables, demonstrating responsibility for entrusted belongings while owners were away from their homes.
Hotel Housekeeper
Holiday Inn Sandton
01.2017 - 03.2019
- Supervised daily housekeeping operations, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and guest satisfaction.
- Trained and mentored new staff in efficient cleaning techniques and safety protocols.
- Implemented inventory management system for cleaning supplies, reducing costs through improved tracking.
- Collaborated with front desk staff to address guest requests and resolve issues promptly.
- Developed and maintained detailed cleaning schedules, enhancing workflow efficiency across teams.
- Conducted regular inspections to uphold quality control measures in guest rooms and common areas.
- Led initiatives for waste reduction, promoting sustainable practices within housekeeping operations.
- Followed daily cleaning schedule to prepare for arrival of guests and meet deadlines.
- Organized team meetings to discuss performance metrics, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Cleaned bedrooms, bathrooms and living spaces to comply with sanitation and hygiene standards.
- Vacuumed and mopped floors in guest rooms and common areas to maintain clean and tidy environment.
- Contributed to the hotel''s reputation for cleanliness and comfort by providing exceptional service to all guests.
- Inspected guest rooms, lobbies, and common areas to verify cleanliness and tidiness.
- Replenished toilet paper, soaps and shampoos in hotel guest rooms to provide adequate toiletries for guests.
- Demonstrated positive and professional attitude with guests, coworkers and management to contribute to positive work environment and maintain reputation of hotel.
- Checked guest rooms to identify damages or maintenance needs and reported to supervisor for prompt response.
- Promoted a safe working environment by following safety protocols and reporting any hazards or issues immediately.
- Ensured a high standard of cleanliness by adhering to hotel guidelines and using proper cleaning techniques.
- Used gloves and proper protective equipment to establish health and safety measures for guests and housekeeping staff.
- Collaborated with other housekeeping staff to maintain a positive work environment, resulting in improved efficiency.
- Promoted teamwork among fellow housekeepers through clear communication, shared responsibility, and mutual support during busy shifts or challenging situations.
- Upheld hotel brand standards by consistently meeting cleanliness expectations set forth by management during regular evaluations.
- Consistently met or exceeded daily productivity goals while maintaining attention to detail in all cleaning tasks.
- Organized and restocked housekeeping carts at end of each shift to prepare for next shift.
- Enhanced guest satisfaction by maintaining clean and orderly hotel rooms and common areas.
- Replenished room supplies such as drinking glasses, bathroom items, writing supplies, and hotel brochures to make guests feel welcome and at home.
- Washed and folded towels and linens to properly stock guest rooms.
- Reported damages, maintenance problems, safety issues, and potential hazards to management.
- Maintained an organized inventory of housekeeping supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels for daily operations and reducing unnecessary expenditures.
- Improved guest satisfaction ratings through meticulous attention to detail when performing inspections of completed rooms before checkin.
- Increased room turnaround time, allowing for greater occupancy rates through efficient cleaning processes.
- Assisted in inventory management of cleaning supplies, optimizing resource utilization and reducing costs.
Skills
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Environmental services
- Food handling
- Sales
- Management (Less than 1 year)
- Cleaning
- Food safety
- Custodial experience
- English (10 years)
- Writing skills
- Childcare (Less than 1 year)
- Experience with children
- Restaurant experience
- Serving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Clear communication
- Attention to detail
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Following instructions
- Cash handling
- Flexible schedule
- Leadership qualities
- Workplace safety
- Money handling
- Computer skills
- Heavy lifting
- Creativity and innovation
- Organizing work stations
- Goal setting and achievement
- Product knowledge
- Complex Problem-solving
- Training and mentoring
- Complaint resolution
- Order preparation
- Relationship building
- Team building
- Sales expertise
- Facility cleaning
- Area and facility cleaning
- FLUENT IN [LANGUAGE]
- Continuous development
- Sales and marketing
- Equipment operation
- Equipment maintenance
- Task prioritization
- Staff education and training
- Quality inspections
- Calculations and measurements
- Technical support
- Mechanically inclined
- Conflict resolution
- Social media expertise
- Account management
- Proficient in [software]
- Parts labeling
- Call center operations
- Willingness to learn
- Shipping and receiving
- Workflow optimization
- Equipment inspection
- Point-of-sale system
Languages
English
Timeline
Team Member
Waffle House
04.2024 - 05.2025
Daycare Worker
Chouteau and Parvin KinderCare
11.2021 - 02.2023
House Sitter
ACEC/NC
08.2019 - 12.2021
Hotel Housekeeper
Holiday Inn Sandton
01.2017 - 03.2019