Paola Castro

 I am an ambitious and creative individual. Skilled in communicating and collaborating in social and professional settings. Adaptable and driven with a strong work ethic and motivation to thrive in team- and individually-motivated environments. I am a flexible worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. 

I have worked in several fields and given my all in everything I have done. I am a very responsible and reliable worker who understands that punctuality, respectful communication, following instructions, attention to detail, and teamwork are the core characteristic to excel as an employee.

line Laborer

• Prep trailers before painting, safely operate hand power tools, verify that materials and equipment were ready for daily tasks, identify problems and communicate to head coach/assistant coach, and move between lines when necessary to work with the team to perform final finish assembly duties as assigned by head coach/assistant coach.

Supervisor and Cleaning crew

• Transporting products and equipment to and from customers' houses, verifying that all materials and cleaning supplies were ready for staff to use.
• Perform cleaning duties in residential homes, post-construction houses, and office buildings.
• Making sure that cleaning was carried out properly and efficiently; communicating with staff if something needed to be corrected or done differently respectfully and positively.

 Team Leader, Program Leader

• Planning and preparation of activities for children ages 5-12.
• Active supervision of the children during free play and planned activities.
• Cultivated a collaborative, team-oriented environment amongst staff, while developing relationships with children and parents to ensure they had an optimal experience.
• Making sure the day-to-day needs of the program are carried out; washing toys, preparing snacks, general program maintenance, and ensuring that all the program's needs are exceeded.
• Ensuring attendance and other records are completed on time

 Child Care Assistant

•  Designed and conducted a curriculum to enhance children’s socio-emotional, language, perceptual and gross motor skills
•  Supervised and provided care to infants, toddlers, preschool, and school children.
•  Performed routine safety inspections of children’s play areas
•  Discussed progress or problems of children with parents and other staff members served meals, cleaned the kitchen, bathrooms and class areas.

 Colombia — Administrative Assistant

• Assisted teachers with scheduling and student appointments.
• Prepared correspondence, reports, forms and presentations.
• Assisted with administrative procedures such as budget submissions, contracts administration and work schedules.
• Responded to telephone calls and forwarded them to the appropriate person.
• Provided general and detailed information to staff, students and the public regarding programs,  services and products.

Colombia — Sales Representative, Sales Assistant, Inventory Merchandiser, Product Demonstration

Sales

• Promoted sales to existing clients.
• Identified and solicited potential clients.
• Collected and processed orders from supermarkets. 
• Assessed clients' needs and resources and recommend the appropriate goods or services. 
• Provided input into product design where goods or services must be tailored to suit clients' needs.
• Developed reports and proposals as part of sales presentations to illustrate the benefits of the use of goods or services.
• Prepared and administered sales contracts.
• Consulted with clients after the sale to resolve problems and provide ongoing support.
• Trained new employees. 

Marketing 

• Assisted in the display of merchandise.
• Advised on advertising or sales promotion strategies.
• Developed, implemented and evaluated strategies and programs. designed to promote products to customers and the general public.

EDUCATION AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Lethbridge College, Lethbridge, AB — Early Childhood Education 

Early Childhood Education

Development Through Play ECE 1156                                                       

Observation and Documentation ECE 1150                                             

Outdoors Playing ECE-1168                                                                        

First Aid Certificate                                                                                       

Child Growth and Development PSY -1171 2017

Health, Safety, and Nutrition ECE -1151 2017

Interpersonal Communication COMM -1162 2017

Field Placement  ECE-1180 - PPP Lethbridge College, 

Preschool program Mike Mountain Horse School 

Creative Experience ECE -1162 and -1162

Observation and Recording ECE- 1160 

Intro to Early Childhood Education. ECE - 1155 

Human Development PSY - 1170                  

Composition ENG - 1150                   

First Aid and CPR Certificate

Certified Child Care Assistant Level 1 

Our World Through the Eyes of a Child 

First Aid and CPR Certificate 

Building Languages and Peer Relationships in Everyday Activities                                                                     Certified Child Care Assistant Level 1 2012

Our World Through the Eyes of a Child

Workshop

System Information Technician Assistant