Sophia Whyte
Ellicott City,MD
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Live-Out Nanny
The Nanny Network
Ellicott City, MD
04.2023 - 02.2026
- Developed engaging educational activities to promote learning and creativity
- Coordinated meal planning and preparation, adhering to dietary restrictions
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's progress and needs
- Provided emotional support and guidance, fostering strong relationships with children
- Cultivated strong relationships with parents, ensuring open communication regarding their child''s progress and needs.
- Fostered a safe and nurturing environment for children to thrive physically, emotionally, and mentally.
- Provided consistent discipline according to parental guidelines while respecting individual child''s needs.
- Promoted language development through storytelling, reading, and engaging in conversations with the children.
- Taught basic life skills such as personal hygiene practices to promote independence among the children under my care.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
Server
Texas Roadhouse
Columbia, MD
11.2023 - 08.2024
- Delivered exceptional customer service, ensuring a positive dining experience for guests.
- Managed orders efficiently using Point of Sale (POS) systems to streamline transactions.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
- Provided attentive service during high-volume periods without sacrificing attention to detail or guest rapport.
- Consistently met or exceeded performance goals related to sales targets, customer satisfaction ratings, and order accuracy.
- Adhered to proper food handling procedures and safety guidelines for the well-being of guests and team members alike.
Childcare Assistant Teacher
Glen Mar Early Learning Center
Ellicott City, MD
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to foster cognitive and social development in children.
- Supervised daily activities, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for all children.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's individual needs and promote effective communication.
- Streamlined classroom routines, improving efficiency and enhancing overall learning experiences.
- Assisted lead teacher with snack time, arts and crafts and putting children down for naps.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering trust and collaboration for their child''s development.
- Documented daily food attendance, enrollments and withdraws and monthly food claims in state-regulated system.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
Receptionist/Shampoo Technician
Signature Hair Design
Ellicott City, MD
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Managed front desk operations, ensuring smooth check-in and appointment scheduling for clients.
- Coordinated with stylists to maintain accurate appointment schedules and optimize client flow.
- Handled multi-line phone systems, efficiently directing calls to appropriate staff members.
- Processed payments and managed transactions accurately, ensuring financial integrity at front desk.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Streamlined front desk operations for increased efficiency by effectively managing phone calls, emails, and walk-in clients.
- Cultivated positive relationships with clients through professional demeanor and excellent interpersonal skills.
- Provided exceptional shampooing services, enhancing client comfort and satisfaction.
- Ensured a welcoming environment for all clients by maintaining cleanliness throughout the salon space.
Stylist Sales Associate
Nordstrom
Columbia, MD
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Cultivated strong customer relationships through personalized styling consultations.
- Enhanced sales performance by providing expert product knowledge and recommendations.
- Implemented customer feedback mechanisms to enhance service quality and overall shopping experience.
- Enhanced store sales by skillfully cross-selling and upselling related products to clients based on their needs and preferences.
- Acknowledged, interacted and built relationships with clients to stimulate loyalty.
- Embraced fashion and understood market trends to articulate in client interactions.
- Supported sales floor, cash wrap and back of house to catalyze daily operations.
- Assisted with visual merchandising efforts during seasonal changeovers, creating fresh new looks that attracted customers'' attention.
- Managed inventory effectively, maintaining an organized stockroom, which led to improved efficiency during busy periods.
- Managed efficient cash register operations.
- Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
Retail Sales Associate Cashier
Su Casa Furniture
Ellicott City, MD
06.2018 - 06.2020
- Processed customer transactions efficiently using point-of-sale system.
- Assisted customers with product selection and provided detailed product knowledge.
- Maintained store appearance by organizing merchandise and ensuring cleanliness.
- Collaborated with team to achieve sales goals and enhance customer satisfaction.
- Monitored inventory levels, restocked shelves, and reported discrepancies promptly.
- Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
- Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mount Hebron High School
Ellicott City, MDCollege Coursework -
Howard Community College
Columbia, Maryland, MDSkills
- Makeup application
- Adaptability in various environments
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Server
Texas Roadhouse
11.2023 - 08.2024
Live-Out Nanny
The Nanny Network
04.2023 - 02.2026
Childcare Assistant Teacher
Glen Mar Early Learning Center
06.2022 - 03.2023
Receptionist/Shampoo Technician
Signature Hair Design
08.2021 - 02.2022
Stylist Sales Associate
Nordstrom
01.2021 - 07.2021
Retail Sales Associate Cashier
Su Casa Furniture
06.2018 - 06.2020
High School Diploma -
Mount Hebron High School
College Coursework -
Howard Community College