Rafeea Karbary
Student
Cape Town
Summary
Organized childcare professional adept at staying organized and managing hectic schedules. Adheres to kind and compassionate approach when dealing with discipline issues. Career history serving individual families with multiple children in both live-in and live-out scenarios.
Experienced sales associate with over 4 years of experience in retail and culinary industry. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Au Pair
Self employed
Cape Town
06.2020 - 01.2023
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Created and implemented diverse educational strategies to boost development.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands and share by leading by example.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
Retail Sales Associate
TDE
Cape Town
08.2016 - 06.2018
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections and purchases.
Waitress
Cherry Catering
Cape Town
05.2010 - 04.2017
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
- Folded napkins and prepared silverware sets to provide adequate supply for host station.
- Bussed tables during busy periods to assist staff and quickly turn over tables.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
UNISA
Cape Town, South Africa 08.2018 - 12.2021
High School Diploma -
Rylands High School
Cape Town, South Africa 01.2008 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Education
UNISA
Cape Town, South Africa 01.2014 - 12.2017
Skills
Household operations
Cultural immersion
Safety awareness
Grocery shopping
Early Childhood Education
Schedule creation and maintenance
Activity Planning
Infant, toddler and preschool curricula
Positive and engaging demeanor
Approachability
Sales expertise
Timeline
Au Pair
Self employed
06.2020 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
UNISA
08.2018 - 12.2021
Retail Sales Associate
TDE
08.2016 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Education
UNISA
01.2014 - 12.2017
Waitress
Cherry Catering
05.2010 - 04.2017
High School Diploma -
Rylands High School
01.2008 - 12.2012