Mary Mason Bailey
Oakland
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Mother Day Out Teacher
Fisherville Baptist Church
Eads
08.2024 - Current
- Assisting with meals, snacks, and bedtime routines for the children.
- Encouraging healthy physical activity by taking walks together or playing games outside.
- Instructed children in eating, resting and restroom habits.
- Encouraged positive behaviors, including patience with teachers and fellow kids.
- Enforcing discipline when necessary but always doing so calmly and respectfully.
- Read stories and played alphabet games to promote early literacy.
- Maintained safe play environment.
- Balanced schedules to promote optimal rest, play and educational periods.
Vendor Associate
Premium
Oakland
06.2023 - Current
- Replenished and arranged items to maintain appearance.
- Implemented promotional strategies to increase sales and attract new customers.
- Maintained well-stocked and organized sales floor with latest merchandise to drive sustained sales revenue.
- Reset store displays for special events and seasonal merchandise changes.
- Maximized sales by keeping areas tidy, fully stocked and correctly priced.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Fayette Academy
Somerville
01.2012 - Current
- Created an atmosphere conducive to learning by displaying enthusiasm for teaching subjects.
- Monitored classrooms, ensuring that all students were safe and adhering to school rules.
- Took attendance and maintained attendance records during period as substitute.
- Assisted with classroom instruction, following lesson plans and providing additional support to students.
- Prepared and delivered instructional materials suited to varied learning levels.
Mary Kay Beauty Consultant
Mary Kay
Oakland
05.2004 - Current
- Developed sales strategies to promote new products to clients.
- Finalized purchases and processed payments.
- Followed up with customers after purchase of beauty products or services rendered.
- Evaluated client skin type and desired outcome to determine ideal services.
- Computed purchases and received and processed cash or credit payment.
- Assisted customers in selecting products, based on their individual needs and preferences.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries regarding product availability or pricing information via phone or email communication channels.
- Owned my own business kept up with y inventory and my ledger for my business
Home Daycare Owner
Self-employeed
Oakland
06.2020 - 06.2025
- Established and maintained safe, supportive and welcoming environments for children of all backgrounds.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as cleaning toys and equipment after use in order to maintain a clean environment.
- Instructed children in eating, resting and restroom habits.
- Established positive relationships with families by responding promptly to inquiries or concerns about their children's care.
- Monitored the health of the children by checking temperatures when needed; notified parents if any illness was observed.
Accessory Designer
Beaucoup and Company
Greenville
05.2000 - 08.2020
- Design, make, and sell accessories (such as glasses chains & scissors markers)
4-H Agent
Mississippi State University Extension Service
Coffeeville
08.2009 - 02.2012
- Recruit, develop, and train youth and adults as leaders to assist with the implementation of the 4-H program
- Ensure that all Client Protection guidelines are implemented within the 4-H Youth Development program area.
- Ensure that the 4-H leadership is representative of the diversity of the county's population
Building Coordinator Assistant
Bost Extension Service at Mississippi State University
01.2008 - 08.2009
- Serves as the primary contact with Facilities Management for all matters related to the condition, utilization, and operation of the building
- Coordinated resources and delegated assignments to maintain efficient building operations.
- Managed inventory of supplies needed for daily operations, including light bulbs, cleaning products.
Business Manager
Mississippi State University Reveille
08.2006 - 05.2007
- Helped organize and plan Layout of the yearbook
Ride Operator
The Boardwalk on the Beach Amusement Park
Santa Cruz
06.2006 - 08.2006
- Provided clear instructions to riders regarding safety procedures and ride requirements.
- Conducted emergency procedures when necessary in accordance with safety protocols.
- Maintained cleanliness around ride area, ensuring a pleasant environment for guests.
- Participated in regular safety drills and training sessions to enhance emergency preparedness.
- Built relationships with members and guests and created welcoming and warm environment that promoted future visits.
- Welcomed, greeted and interacted with members and guests and verified proper equipment operation.
- Provided customer service to guests in a friendly manner.
Waitress
Cicero’s Restaurant
Stoneville
04.2004 - 07.2004
- Filled condiments and napkin containers during slack periods.
- Communicated with kitchen staff to stay updated on item availability and customer wait times.
- Assisted in preparing salads, appetizers and desserts to speed up food service.
- Served food and beverages to patrons and confirmed complete orders.
- Maintained a clean work station by restocking supplies, wiping down counters.
Hostess
A La Carte Alley
Cleveland
01.2004 - 04.2004
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills when interacting with customers.
- Built positive relationships with other front-of-house and kitchen staff.
- Inspected dining and serving areas for cleanliness and proper setup.
- Provided excellent customer service by addressing customer needs promptly.
- Greeted guests warmly upon arrival, seating them promptly.
Lifeguard
Cypress Hills Tennis Club
Greenville
05.2003 - 08.2003
- Maintained constant surveillance of pool or body of water to appropriately react to emergency situations.
- Watched over swimmers to respond quickly to distress situations.
- Reminded patrons to walk carefully and avoid running around or near pool edges to prevent falls.
- Performed emergency rescues when necessary.
Substitute Lifeguard
Cypress Hills Tennis Club
Greenville
05.2002 - 08.2002
- Maintained constant surveillance of pool or body of water to appropriately react to emergency situations.
- Watched over swimmers to respond quickly to distress situations.
- Reminded patrons to walk carefully and avoid running around or near pool edges to prevent falls.
- Performed emergency rescues when necessary.
Jewelry Designer
Sanders Pharmacy
Greenville
05.2000 - 08.2000
- Design, make, and sell jewelry
Salesperson
Mainframe/Judy C. Martin
Greenville
05.2000 - 08.2000
- Performed regular follow-ups with clients to ensure satisfaction with purchases.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
Education
Master of Science - Agriculture Information Science
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Educational Psychology
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS12.2007
High School Graduation -
Deer Creek School
Arcola, MS05.2002
Some College (No Degree) -
Delta State University
Cleveland, MSSkills
- Excellent communication
- Verbal and written communication
- Professionalism
- Family involvement
- Skilled in Microsoft Office and Excel
- Efficient in bookkeeping
- Parent communication
- Customer service
- Time management
- Relationship building
- Multitasking
- Interactive learning
- Facility management
- Project management
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Active listening
- Dependable and consistent
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Event preparation
- Teamwork
- Space planning
- Heavy lifting
- Service oriented
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 12/25/83
I grew up in the Mississippi delta as a Farmer's Daughter. I have been around agriculture all of my life. I have helped my dad pull up bad cotton in the fields and I grew up helping at our cotton gin. In college, I worked as a building coordinator for the Extension Office on campus. I worked with other professionals helping them set up the sound system and tables for their events. I work well with others. I am very organized and efficient work ethics. I worked as a 4H agent for a few years. I got my masters and did lots of personal research and hands on studying in the Agriculture Information Science.
College Activities
- Dean’s List Scholar – DSU & MSU
- Delta Delta Delta Sorority – DSU & MSU
- Housing Manager of Delta Delta Delta Sorority - DSU
- Intramural sports participant – football, volleyball, tennis, basketball - DSU
- Habitat for Humanity volunteer - DSU
- Reading Excellence Program volunteer - DSU
- Communication Mentoring Program volunteer - DSU
- DSU Wesley Foundation member
- TIPS Certified (Training for Intervention Procedure) - DSU
- Campus Activity Board Member – MSU
- Student Activity Committee Member – MSU
- English as a Second Language volunteer – MSU
- Kappa Delta Pi – International Honorary Fraternity in Education - MSU
- Business Manager for the Reveille (yearbook) – MSU
- Campus Crusade for Christ member
- Alpha Beta Chi – Military Support Fraternity
- Christian Mission Work with Campus Crusade for Christ Summer of 2006 in Santa Cruz California
Languages
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Mother Day Out Teacher
Fisherville Baptist Church
08.2024 - Current
Vendor Associate
Premium
06.2023 - Current
Home Daycare Owner
Self-employeed
06.2020 - 06.2025
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Fayette Academy
01.2012 - Current
4-H Agent
Mississippi State University Extension Service
08.2009 - 02.2012
Building Coordinator Assistant
Bost Extension Service at Mississippi State University
01.2008 - 08.2009
Business Manager
Mississippi State University Reveille
08.2006 - 05.2007
Ride Operator
The Boardwalk on the Beach Amusement Park
06.2006 - 08.2006
Mary Kay Beauty Consultant
Mary Kay
05.2004 - Current
Waitress
Cicero’s Restaurant
04.2004 - 07.2004
Hostess
A La Carte Alley
01.2004 - 04.2004
Lifeguard
Cypress Hills Tennis Club
05.2003 - 08.2003
Substitute Lifeguard
Cypress Hills Tennis Club
05.2002 - 08.2002
Accessory Designer
Beaucoup and Company
05.2000 - 08.2020
Jewelry Designer
Sanders Pharmacy
05.2000 - 08.2000
Salesperson
Mainframe/Judy C. Martin
05.2000 - 08.2000
Master of Science - Agriculture Information Science
Mississippi State University
Bachelor of Science - Educational Psychology
Mississippi State University
High School Graduation -
Deer Creek School
Some College (No Degree) -
Delta State University