Alicia Payne

Resourceful administrative professional with 7 years of experience in office management and early childhood education. Proven expertise in maintaining confidential records, managing inventory, and providing exceptional client support. Strong organizational and communication skills, complemented by certifications in bookkeeping and financial analysis.

Demonstrated ability to create efficient workflows and ensure smooth operations in diverse environments, including educational settings and food services. Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Teacher's Assistant - Thrive Early Learning - Richmond Hill, GA

(2024-12 - 2026-01)

• Support the Lead Teacher in daily classroom routines and activities
• Assist with diapering, feeding, and maintaining proper hygiene practices
• Engage with children through play, conversation, and hands-on activities
• Help create a warm, responsive, and safe classroom environment
• Assist with implementing lesson plans and age-appropriate activities
• Maintain a clean, organized classroom that meets health and safety standards
• Supervise children at all times, ensuring active engagement and safety
• Communicate respectfully and professionally with team members and families

Chocolate Sales/Server/Line Cook - All Things Chocolate and More - Richmond Hill, GA

(2022-09 - 2024-07)

• Operate and maintain a clean work station in compliance with FDA and OSHA regulations, resulting in enhancing overall customer experience and satisfaction
• Managed multiple tables simultaneously during peak hours while maintaining attention to detail and providing personalized service
• Handled cash transactions accurately using point-of-sale systems while adhering to company policies on cash handling procedures
• Managed food inventory and ensured proper storage and rotation of ingredients to minimize waste
• Operated various kitchen equipment such as grills, fryers, ovens, etc., ensuring their proper functioning
• Maintained knowledge of current menu items, ingredients used, allergens present, and any dietary restrictions or preferences upon request from customers

Pastry Assistant - The Landings Club - Savannah, GA

(2023-05 - 2023-09)

• The ability to receive, understand, and execute various recipes, adhering to standards set forth by the executive chef, demonstrating integrity and trustworthiness, allowing others to focus on respective responsibilities
• Demonstrate aptitude by maintaining a clean and sanitary work station, utilizing fresh and seasonal ingredients, and passion culminating in displays of the highest quality and consistency pastries attributing to the overall satisfaction of club members

FedEX Package Handler - FedEx Ground US - Richmond Hill, GA

(2022-09 - 2023-02)

• Packing and loading products based on daily itinerary onto designated trucks ensuring customers get the correct package(s)

Merchandiser - Plant Partners Inc. - Savannah, GA

(2022-03 - 2022-07)

• Proven ability to create enticing, colorful, and lively plant displays with minimal supervision
• Demonstrate by being a team player assisting with store responsibilities and development of watering plans with the manager within a timely manner
• Proven feats of expertise delivering quality photos of various plants, general manager and patio displays upon completion of service call

Secretary - Liberty Early Head Start - Hinesville, GA

(2014-02 - 2021-09)

• Screened and directed incoming calls, providing information and taking messages as necessary
• Maintained confidential files and records according to company policies
• Ordered office, and classroom supplies and managed inventory to ensure smooth operations of the office
• Proofread documents for accuracy in grammar, punctuation, spelling, and formatting
• Created spreadsheets to track classroom and office supply expenses, daily meal records, and attendance using Excel

High school diploma - Liberty County High School (2003-05 - 2003-05)