Alicia Lenardson
Dickinson
Summary
Dedicated paraprofessional skilled in lesson planning, special education support, and compliance monitoring. Committed to fostering a positive learning environment and promoting student success.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Paraprofessional
Dickinson Public Schools
Dickinson
11.2025 - Current
- Facilitated implementation of lesson plans and classroom activities for teachers.
- Supported students with special needs in academic tasks and daily activities.
- Monitored student behavior to maintain a safe and positive classroom environment.
- Supervised student interactions during lunch and recess to ensure safety standards.
- Developed strong relationships with students by providing emotional support as needed.
- Ensured compliance with district policies for special education services.
- Participated in professional development workshops to refine teaching strategies.
- Distributed instructional materials, including textbooks and workbooks, to students.
Production Operator
Killdeer Mountain Manufacturing
Dickinson
05.2018 - 06.2020
- Maintained clean and organized workstations for safety compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow processes.
- Conducted routine equipment inspections to ensure proper functioning.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace hazards and risks.
- Documented production activities for tracking and reporting purposes.
- Completed housekeeping and maintenance duties to keep production area safe, organized and ready for next shift.
- Inspected finished goods for defects prior to packaging or shipping out to customers.
- Followed detailed instructions for operating complex manufacturing equipment in a safe manner.
- Boxed, labeled, and moved items to keep production lines moving swiftly.
- Maintained accurate logs and records of production output, quality control tests, and other related activities.
- Organized incoming raw materials into designated areas ready for use in the production process.
- Hand-assembled needed parts with bolts and screws.
- Measured and weighed items to meet quality standards and prevent waste.
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Invivo Diagnostic Imaging
Gainesville
06.2015 - 10.2017
- Processed incoming shipments and verified contents against packing lists.
- Organized inventory in designated storage areas for easy access.
- Managed outgoing shipments by preparing and labeling packages accurately.
- Maintained accurate shipping and receiving logs using computerized systems.
- Coordinated with vendors to resolve discrepancies in shipment details.
- Assisted team members with training on shipping procedures and safety protocols.
- Processed outbound shipments, including packing and labeling products for delivery.
- Operated computers to access information related to shipping activities.
- Maintained a clean work area by sweeping, dusting, mopping.
- Checked items to be shipped against work orders to confirm correct quantities, destination and routing.
- Prepared packages for shipping and determined most economical shipping methods.
- Worked closely with carriers such as FedEx, UPS, USPS and DHL regarding pick-ups and deliveries.
- Inspected outgoing packages for damage before sealing them up for shipment.
- Obtained required documentation to process shipments and support movement.
- Coordinated with vendors on shipping schedules and backorders.
- Contacted transport companies and suppliers to expedite, trace, or return shipments.
- Weighed mail to determine correct postage.
- Requisitioned and stored shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock.
- Folded letters, circulars or other documents and inserted into envelopes for distribution.
Medical Supply Technician
UF Health Shands Hospital
Gainesville
07.2013 - 11.2015
- Managed inventory of medical supplies ensuring availability for clinical staff.
- Organized and maintained supply storage areas for easy access and efficiency.
- Processed supply orders, confirming accuracy and compliance with hospital protocols.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to identify and address supply needs promptly.
- Inspected medical supplies for quality assurance before distribution to departments.
- Trained new staff on proper inventory management techniques and safety procedures.
- Maintained cleanliness in assigned areas following established infection control guidelines.
- Assisted with the ordering, receiving, stocking, and distribution of medical supplies.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies and equipment.
- Adhered to safety protocols while transporting hazardous materials across the facility.
- Verified and restocked medical supply inventories on a daily basis.
- Conducted periodic inspections of all stored items for expiration dates, damage, and took appropriate action when necessary.
- Monitored quality assurance programs related to medical supply management systems including regulatory compliance issues such as OSHA standards.
- Reported any discrepancies between inventory counts and system records promptly.
- Delivered medical equipment and supplies to various departments within the hospital or other healthcare facilities as required.
- Stocked crash carts with appropriate medical supplies.
- Rotated stock to maintain uninterrupted supply support for assigned areas.
Education
High School Diploma -
W. Travis Loften High School
Gainesville, FL05-2002
Skills
- Lesson planning
- Special education support
- Classroom management
- Compliance monitoring
- Instructional material distribution
- Inventory management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Certified Paraprofessional
Dickinson Public Schools
11.2025 - Current
Production Operator
Killdeer Mountain Manufacturing
05.2018 - 06.2020
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Invivo Diagnostic Imaging
06.2015 - 10.2017
Medical Supply Technician
UF Health Shands Hospital
07.2013 - 11.2015
High School Diploma -
W. Travis Loften High School