Aimee Currie
Queenstown
Summary
Enthusiastic individual with experience in teaching young children and working in a fast paced hospitality environment. Proven track record of delivering exceptional educational experiences through a variety of engaging activities. I have formed great relationships with families and have many families i regularly babysit for. I am a Reliable worker with excellent communication and time management. I am always looking to expand my knowledge and learn more.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Ice Bar Host
Minus 5 ice bar
07.2024 - Current
- Managed guest expectations by relaying information regarding hours, wait time and what to expect when they get in to the venue.
- I confidently booked people in for sessions using the RTBS booking system.
- Managed daily card and cash transactions, maintaining payment records and investigating discrepancies.
- Provided excellent customer service by anticipating customer needs.
- Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials to increase profits.
- Processed payments from customers using a POS system.
- Assisted in setting up the bar for service shift.
- Worked in close collaboration with team members to ensure customers received high-quality service.
- Prepared alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages according to recipe standards.
CHILDCARE TEACHER
Remarkable start
Queenstown
11.2023 - 05.2024
- Collaborated closely with other teachers in order to ensure consistency of care across classrooms
- Developed and implemented age-appropriate activities that encouraged children to explore their environment, engage in creative play, and develop social skills
- Established strong relationships with families by providing ongoing communication about their child's progress at daycare
- Provided a safe, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment for children ages 2-5 years old
- Taught proper eating habits and personal hygiene
- Provided healthy morning tea and afternoon tea
- Attended to children's basic needs by feeding them, dressing them, and changing diapers
BAR STAFF MEMBER
White Swan Bar
Earlston
02.2022 - 09.2023
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service
- Built positive relationships with customers through polite communication and timely service
- Maintained a clean bar area throughout shifts; stocked bar with necessary supplies
- Organized inventory of beverages, food items, utensils, glassware, and other related materials
- Changed kegs and managed the bar numerous times on my own
NURSERY PRACTITIONER
Old Station Nursery
Melrose
02.2022 - 08.2023
- Observed each child's behavior closely ensuring any changes are reported back appropriately
- Actively participated in team meetings discussing current practice within the nursery setting
- Encouraged independence amongst the children whilst supporting them in their learning journey
- Created a positive partnership between families from diverse backgrounds by promoting cultural understanding among the children
- Provided meals for each child daily
- Made sure they had at least one outdoor activity a day
- Implemented safety procedures to ensure children were safe at all times
NURSERY PRACTITIONER
Carebears
Edinburgh
11.2019 - 01.2022
- Organised indoor and outdoor activities that stimulated the imagination of the children in my care
- Delivered appropriate physical, emotional, intellectual and social development activities to young children
- Monitored daily routines ensuring consistency was maintained throughout each day's activities
- Provided children with meals throughout the day
- Created appropriate relationships with the parents and children in my care
- Made sure all planning and observations were up to date weekly
- Provided a safe environment for children through positive interactions and outdoor play activities
CAFE WORKER
Mojos
Galashiels
02.2019 - 05.2019
- Serving customers
- Collecting dishes and cleaning tables
- Helping serve food
- Working with the till
Education
Borders college
Galashiels01.2018
Earlston high school
Earlston01.2017
Skills
- Booking system
- Customer service
- Bar setup
- Team collaboration
- Payment processing
- Customer engagement
- Up-selling techniques
- First aid training
- Telephone reception
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Food allergy awareness
- Booking management
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Ice Bar Host
Minus 5 ice bar
07.2024 - Current
CHILDCARE TEACHER
Remarkable start
11.2023 - 05.2024
BAR STAFF MEMBER
White Swan Bar
02.2022 - 09.2023
NURSERY PRACTITIONER
Old Station Nursery
02.2022 - 08.2023
NURSERY PRACTITIONER
Carebears
11.2019 - 01.2022
CAFE WORKER
Mojos
02.2019 - 05.2019
Borders college
Earlston high school