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Abigail Whipple
Cosmetologist, DSP, Pre-K Classroom Aide And Substitute
Ozark,MO
Summary
Very dedicated to maximizing satisfaction and retention with proactive attention to individual customer needs. Smoothly handles questions and resolves concerns with great problem-solving abilities and attention to detail. Multitasks and manages time well to consistently meet performance targets. Motivated by love of aesthetic improvement and desire for customer satisfaction. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Cosmetologist/Assistant Salon Coordinator
Regeneration Salon & Spa
- Assistant Salon Coordinator
- Cosmetologist
- Receptionist
- Daily sanitation protocol
- Answered phone calls and emails to schedule client appointments.
- Kept work areas, tools, and equipment clean and properly sanitized to minimize disease transfer and health risk of shared environment.
- Suggested treatments and styles to suit customer appearance and fashion choices.
- Implemented creative marketing strategies that attracted new clients while retaining existing ones.
- Developed new techniques to improve appearance of customer and provide different looks.
- Educated clients on proper hair care techniques to promote healthier hair between appointments.
Receptionist
Rock Bridge Chiropractic
- Take phone calls
- Schedule appointments
- Greet patients
- Filing
- Cleaning office
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
Direct Support Professionals (DSP)
Jacob Earnest
- Assisting people with special needs go through their daily routines both in their homes and in the community
- Teaching life skills for independence in daily living
- Teaching communication skills
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Improved client self-sufficiency through teaching essential skills such as meal preparation, housekeeping, and financial management.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Addressed emergency situations calmly and effectively, prioritizing the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet individual needs of each client.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive environment by addressing behavioral challenges with patience and understanding.
- Implemented individualized behavior management plans, reducing incidents of challenging behaviors within the residence.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
Camp Counselor
Wonderland Camp
- Assisting people with special needs perform camp activities and personal care
- Assisted in the successful management of daily operations such as meal planning, activity scheduling, and site maintenance.
- Maximized camper enjoyment by adapting programs to accommodate diverse interests and abilities.
- Developed strong relationships with co-counselors that resulted in seamless teamwork during challenging situations or emergencies.
- Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
- Worked with children and adults of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Boosted camp morale by fostering a supportive, inclusive, and fun environment for all participants.
- Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp''s core values.
Nanny/Babysitting
Jennifer Orschlen
03.2016 - 11.2020
- Childcare
- Special needs childcare
- Upkeeping the cleanliness of the home
- Diaper changing
- Creative Activities
Courtesy Clerk/Clerk/Chalkboard Designer
Hy-Vee Grocery Store
9 2013 - 1 2016
- Designing chalkboards and posters
- Provide customer service
- Make sure the store is clean and face shelves
- Check-out customers items
- Bagged customer items efficiently using proper techniques to protect delicate items and separate different groups of merchandise.
- Improved customer experience by offering assistance with locating products throughout the store when needed.
- Ensured safety and sanitation standards were met through regular cleaning of store equipment and surfaces.
- Assisted elderly or disabled customers with loading groceries into vehicles upon request, demonstrating compassion and care in all interactions.
- Addressed customer complaints in a friendly and helpful manner to restore satisfaction and loyalty.
- Assisted customers with checkout process to foster prompt and smooth transactions.
WorkStudy Classroom Aide and Substitute
OTC Early Childhood Education Center
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Enhanced students'' learning experiences by providing individualized support and assistance during class activities.
- Streamlined classroom operations by efficiently managing supplies, equipment, and administrative tasks as needed.
- Increased student comprehension by simplifying complex concepts through visual aids and real-life examples.
- Provided essential support for special education students, enabling them to participate fully in mainstream classrooms.
- Fostered an inclusive learning environment with differentiated instruction strategies customized for each student's needs.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by fostering strong relationships with students and addressing behavioral issues promptly.
- Contributed to overall classroom organization by maintaining bulletin boards, displays, and other visual aids that reinforced key concepts.
- Cleaned and maintained classroom space to promote environment conducive to students' success.
- Counted children when lined up for various activities.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Did outside training opportunities
- Trained in Conscious Discipline
Education
Associate of Arts - Occupational Therapy, And Flunency in ASL
Ozarks Technical Community College
Springfield, MO 08.2019 - Current
High School Diploma -
Rock Bridge Sr. High School
Columbia, MO 08.2011 - 05.2014
Skills
Interests
Continuing Education
Spending Time with Family
Going on Adventures
Timeline
WorkStudy Classroom Aide and Substitute
OTC Early Childhood Education Center
08.2023 - 08.2024
Associate of Arts - Occupational Therapy, And Flunency in ASL
Ozarks Technical Community College
08.2019 - Current
Nanny/Babysitting
Jennifer Orschlen
03.2016 - 11.2020
High School Diploma -
Rock Bridge Sr. High School
08.2011 - 05.2014
Cosmetologist/Assistant Salon Coordinator
Regeneration Salon & Spa
Receptionist
Rock Bridge Chiropractic
Direct Support Professionals (DSP)
Jacob Earnest
Camp Counselor
Wonderland Camp
Courtesy Clerk/Clerk/Chalkboard Designer
Hy-Vee Grocery Store
9 2013 - 1 2016
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Accomplishments
CPI Certification
First Aid/CPR Certification
CMA
Being observant and putting those observations to good use for helping with behaviors and what triggers it
Being a mom to a wonderful special needs boy
Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Work Preference
Work Type
Part TimeFull TimeInternshipWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionTeam Building / Company RetreatsASL - American Sign Language
I am currently working towards my ASL Certificate and I am almost finished. I am pretty fluent in ASL now.
Software
Microsoft Office
Adobe
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