Carly Byrne

I am a caring individual with a nurturing nature with experience in both childcare and hospitality. My background has helped me with the ability to support educational activities while maintaining a safe and engaging environment for children. I am eager to contribute to the growth and well-being of others in an educational or care setting and to create positive relationships.

As a mother of two children, I have dedicated the past few years to being actively involved in their development, navigating each stage of their early years with care and attention. This hands on experience has helped my passion for this area of work. I am committed to furthering my skill set, as I believe that providing care and service is essential.

I thrive under pressure and work well in fast paced environments, completing tasks efficiently and within specific time frames. My ability to remain calm and focused allows me to adapt to the specific needs of families or individuals, ensuring that everyone feels valued and supported. I have also recently helped care for both of my parents during end of life and have witnessed first hand the importance of high quality professional care in vulnerable adults facing the hardships of different forms of illnesses, while also supporting and liaising with their families.

With my personal and professional experience, I am dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of those I work with.

Front of house staff/waitress - The Sondes Arms - Rockingham

(2017-09 - 2018-02)

This role consisted of

• Maintaining high standards of customer service during peak times.
• Ensured smooth operation of the restaurant by managing bookings and walk ins.
• Handled complaints effectively.
• Cooperated closely with team members to ensure effective flow of the restaurant.
• Serving up to 150 guests at any one time.
• Managed cash and card transactions accurately.
• Readily available to cover shifts or step in if a colleague was unwell.

after school club staff - Mucky Pups childcare - Corby, Northamptonshire

(2018-06 - 2019-12)

This role consisted of

• Carrying out day to day activities effectively.
• Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to support each other.
• Consistently arriving at work on time and ready to start immediately.
• Use critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Worked closely with children and their families to meet all the child's needs.
• Spent time outside of work educating myself on SENCO and creating activities for the children.
• Entertained the children with age appropriate activities.

apprentice nursery assistant - Mucky Pups childcare - Corby Northamptonshire

(2018-11 - 2019-10)

This role consisted of

• Promoting a safe and stimulating environment by managing resources effectively.
• Enhanced children's social skills through organising group activities.
• Providing quality care for children, ensuring their well being at all times.
• Observing children's behaviours, providing important insights into their developmental stages.
• Facilitating outdoor activities.
• Preparing age appropriate activities aiding effective nursery sessions.
• Thoroughly cleaned and disinfected play equipment and areas.
• Fed meals, changed nappies and assisted children to use the toilet.
• Handovers at the end of each working day to inform parents of their child's activities during that day.
• Created and maintained a welcoming, safe and tidy space to promote children's development.
• Role modelled desired behaviours, habits and actions.
• Organised room spaces to align with sessions and support the children's growth.