Sophie Hughes
TRICA, Treasure Valley Institute for Children's Arts
Boise
16
years of professional experience
Adaptable professional with 10+ years of experience in education, management, and team support. Skilled in communication, conflict resolution, and collaboration. Experienced in maintaining organized, safe environments, resolving issues calmly, and supporting strong team and family relationships.
Work History
Assistant Teacher
3 Years 1 Month- Supported lead teacher with daily classroom activities, reinforcing lessons and maintaining a positive learning environment.
- Guided children through creative projects, promoting participation, focus, and hands-on skill development.
- Monitored student behavior and safety, responding quickly to classroom needs and group dynamics.
- Prepared art supplies, organized materials, and reset classroom spaces for smooth activity transitions.
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating genuine care for their well-being and academic success.
- Established positive relationships with parents through effective communication, fostering parental involvement in their children's education.
Manager
5 Years 7 Months- Scheduled staff coverage and balanced labor needs with performance calendars and booking demands.
- Directed nightly front-of-house operations to maintain smooth guest flow and timely show transitions.
- Coordinated reservations, seating, and walk-in management to support strong audience experience.
- Trained team members on service standards, ticketing procedures, and conflict resolution.
- Monitored cash handling, closing procedures, and daily reconciliations for accurate reporting.
- Resolved guest concerns quickly to protect service quality and venue reputation.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
Cook/Kitchen Manager
3 Years 7 Months- Maintained safe food handling practices, including sanitation, storage, and temperature control.
- Trained new kitchen staff on prep procedures, station setup, and recipe standards.
- Cleaned and organized work areas to support efficient shifts and regulatory compliance.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with a high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Assisted in inventory management and ordering supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels for efficient kitchen operations.
- Collaborated with management team to develop new menu items.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Parent-teacher communication
Excellent communication
Oral communication
Relationship building
Classroom management
Team collaboration
Conflict resolution
Effective communication
Timeline
Assistant Teacher
TRICA, Treasure Valley Institute for Children's Arts
09.2023 - CurrentRead More
Manager
Liquid Comedy Club
10.2014 - 05.2020Read More
Cook/Kitchen Manager
Mulligan's
03.2011 - 10.2014Read More
Boise High
High School Diploma
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Voted Boise's Best Stand up Comedian twice by Boise Weekly
Formerly a professional touring comedian. Sophie's debut comedy album, Succulent, was produced by Howl & Roar records and released April 2026.