Aniyah Brown-McDonald
Elizabethtown
Summary
A versatile and dynamic professional with a strong background in childcare and customer service, including experience at Hardin County Schools. Skilled in early childhood development and lesson planning, with a focus on enhancing social and motor skills in preschoolers. Known for exceptional communication and relationship-building abilities, which have contributed to positive customer experiences and team efficiency across various roles. As an outgoing and compassionate child caregiver, I excel in guiding playtime, leading exercise activities, and teaching important rules with encouragement and kindness, while keeping children engaged with fun, long-lasting activities. A recent graduate with a solid foundation in Early Childhood Education, I have gained valuable hands-on experience through academic projects and internships, demonstrating strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. I am eager to start my career and make meaningful contributions with dedication and drive.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Childcare Monitor
Hardin County Schools
10.2022 - Current
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling, and collaboration with parents.
- Promoted learning and social development through structured and unstructured playtime.
- Worked closely with fellow staff members in developing and implementing educational and recreational activities.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
- Kept children between ages of 3 and 5 safe and secure with vigilant oversight.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
Sales Associate
Old Navy
11.2023 - 07.2024
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
- Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
Front End Associate
Walmart
03.2022 - 08.2022
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Replaced merchandise stock throughout check-out lines and end-cap displays.
- Performed carry-out and order preparation for pick-up services by packaging, transporting, and loading customer purchases.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
- Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Welcomed and engaged customers, offering assistance with locating or retrieving merchandise.
Team Member
White Castle Restaurant
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Maintained productive, efficient approach to all tasks.
- Operated register to process payments and collect cash payment for order totals.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education
Elizabethtown Community And Technical College
Elizabethtown, KY05-2025
Skills
- Child development
- Lesson planning
- Early childhood development
- CPR training
- Activity coordination
Certification
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- Certified Childcare Professional (CCP) - National Early Childhood Program Accreditation.
- Environmental Rating Scales Assessment Training – Environment Rating Scales Institute.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
Timeline
Sales Associate
Old Navy
11.2023 - 07.2024
Childcare Monitor
Hardin County Schools
10.2022 - Current
Front End Associate
Walmart
03.2022 - 08.2022
Team Member
White Castle Restaurant
06.2021 - 01.2022
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- Certified Childcare Professional (CCP) - National Early Childhood Program Accreditation.
- Environmental Rating Scales Assessment Training – Environment Rating Scales Institute.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
Associate of Applied Science - Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education
Elizabethtown Community And Technical College
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