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Marie Devonish

Eden Lodge,Barbados

Summary

I'm a Hardworking individual, well-versed in handling materials, babysitting, tailoring, with basic computer skills, operating machinery and supporting overall team and project needs. With In-depth knowledge of compliance mandates governing sites and worker safety. I'm also highly diverse in many different working environments, motivated and committed to learning and implementing skilled trades and meeting customer needs, while still following and abiding by instructions and leading others with equal proficiency, and cultivating productive working relationships, and instilling confidence and trust among peers in the working environment.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

General Worker

Good Time Snacks
Bridgetown , Barbados
02.2000 - Current

Duties Performed

  • Cleaned tools, equipment, and work areas in order to maintain a safe and organized workspace.
  • Assisted tradespeople with tasks such as measuring, cutting, and preparing materials.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
  • Maintained cleanliness of snack area by wiping down counters, mopping floors.
  • Operated machinery to create snacks.
  • Part of the health and safety committee (including first aid).

Cashier

Julie' N Supermarket
Bridgetown , Barbados
02.1996 - 07.1999

Duties Performed

  • Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
  • Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
  • Answered customer inquiries regarding store policies and procedures.
  • Counted money in cash drawer at the beginning of shift to ensure that amounts were correct and have sufficient change.
  • Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
  • Identified discrepancies between actual count and register balance; made corrections accordingly.
  • Kept records of purchases; maintained orderly appearance of checkout area; restocked supplies as needed.

Sander

Roach's Furniture
Bridgetown, Barbados
01.1991 - 01.1993

Duties Performed

  • Smoothed wood surfaces with sand paper by hand to prepare them for painting or staining.
  • Operated an electric sander to remove paint, rust, and varnish from large surfaces.
  • Adjusted speed settings on the sander according to material being worked on.
  • Maintained records of all materials used in the sanding process such as paper grades and grits.
  • Replaced worn sandpaper belts on the sander as needed.
  • Inspected finished product for smoothness and accuracy after sanding process was completed.

Sander

Chandler's Furniture
Bridgetown , Barbados
01.1990 - 01.1991

Duties Performed

  • Sanded materials with hand and sanding machine when needed for use.
  • Talked with clients to ensure correct finishes.
  • Monitored tools and machines.

Babysitter

Private Home
Bridgetown , Barbados
04.1989 - 12.1989

Duties Performed

  • Organizing playdates with other children and providing supervision during outdoor activities.
  • Assisting with meals, snacks, and bedtime routines for the children.
  • Greeting parents upon arrival home from work and providing updates on the day's events.
  • Maintaining a positive attitude while being patient and understanding with the children.
  • Helping older children with homework assignments as directed by parents.

Education

Certificate Level 1 - Basic Computer Application

Grazettes Resource Center
Grazettes, Barbados
09-2013

Certificate Level 1 - Tailoring

Barbados Vocational Training Board
Sayers Court Barbados
03-2010

Certificate - English Language And Literature, Caribbean History

St. Leonarard's Girls
Richmond Gap, Eagle Hall St. Michael
07-1990

Eden Lodge Primary School
Elsie Payne Complex Constitution Rd, St. Michael
07-1983

Skills

  • Problem-Solving
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Excellent Communication
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • First Aid Training
  • Safety Protocols
  • Safe Equipment Use
  • Heavy Machinery Operation
  • Team Player
  • Critical Thinker
  • Honest

Accomplishments

Accomplishments/Achievements

  • Duke of edinburgh award scheme
  • Prefect
  • Runner up award for Computer Application with credits.
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
  • Basketball
  • Lawn Tennis

Timeline

General Worker

Good Time Snacks
02.2000 - Current

Cashier

Julie' N Supermarket
02.1996 - 07.1999

Sander

Roach's Furniture
01.1991 - 01.1993

Sander

Chandler's Furniture
01.1990 - 01.1991

Babysitter

Private Home
04.1989 - 12.1989

Certificate Level 1 - Basic Computer Application

Grazettes Resource Center

Certificate Level 1 - Tailoring

Barbados Vocational Training Board

Certificate - English Language And Literature, Caribbean History

St. Leonarard's Girls

Eden Lodge Primary School
Marie Devonish