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Amber Hoggard

Wetumpka,AL
Amber Hoggard

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience at Elmore County HIPPY, specializing in family and child assessments. Skilled in motivational interviewing and community networking, I enhanced child development outcomes through tailored interventions. Recognized for building strong relationships and empowering parents, I consistently delivered high-quality support to families, fostering positive growth and well-being.

Overview

2020
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Elmore County HIPPY

Home Visitor Preschool Education

Job overview

  • Recruited families and built positive relationships with parents in order to support parenting roles.
  • Facilitated evidence-based parenting workshops, equipping parents with the tools to foster healthy child development.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement comprehensive service plans for families.
  • Visited over Number homes per week to inspect independent living situations, home safety, proper hygiene and vocational opportunities.
  • Enhanced family well-being by conducting regular home visits and providing personalized support.
  • Empowered parents as their child''s first teacher through coaching on age-appropriate activities that foster cognitive growth.
  • Mentored new Home Visitors to ensure consistent delivery of high-quality services across the program.
  • Maintained current assessments of families and children and prepared daily portfolios.
  • Improved child development outcomes by implementing research-based early intervention strategies.
  • Provided crisis intervention when necessary, connecting families with appropriate supports and resources to address immediate needs.
  • Made recommendations and referrals to aid clients in locating proper therapeutic services.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in early childhood education and family support.
  • Strengthened parent-child relationships through modeling effective communication and interaction techniques.
  • Conducted ongoing evaluations of program effectiveness using results-based accountability measures, refining interventions as needed to maximize impact on participating families.
  • Connected families with community resources, increasing access to essential services such as healthcare, housing assistance, and educational opportunities.
  • Assessed child progress using standardized tools, identifying areas of concern and adjusting interventions accordingly.
  • Promoted school readiness by addressing the individual needs of each child in the areas of cognition, language, social-emotional, and physical development.
  • Supported parents in developing skills for positive discipline and behavior management.
  • Helped to educate parents and assisted with educational planning and decision making for children.
  • Maintained a caseload of up to 20 families while adhering to strict visitation schedules set forth by funders or regulatory agencies.
  • Established trust with families by maintaining confidentiality and demonstrating cultural sensitivity during home visits.

The Arbors at Fort Mill

Leasing Agent

Job overview

  • Performed background, reference and credit checks as part of screening process of prospective tenants.
  • Expedited the leasing process for prospective tenants by efficiently managing application paperwork and conducting background checks.
  • Handled tenant communications by quickly responding to requests for maintenance and answering any questions or concerns.
  • Toured property with prospective tenants and provided wealth of information in regards to its key features.
  • Established rapport with potential tenants during tours, highlighting community features tailored to their specific needs and preferences.
  • Managed move-in process smoothly by coordinating schedules with new residents and ensuring all necessary documentation was completed accurately.
  • Distributed and followed up on tenant renewal notices.
  • Trained and mentored new leasing agents, fostering teamwork and a supportive work environment.
  • Participated in property inspections to prepare for move-ins and move-outs.
  • Kept meticulous records of correspondence between management and tenants.
  • Generated leads through various marketing channels such as social media platforms, email campaigns, and print advertising materials.
  • Improved property appearance with consistent inspections, identifying areas in need of repair or updates.
  • Resolved conflicts between tenants regarding noise, encroachments, and parking.
  • Scheduled various contractors to complete needed work on vacant and occupied units.
  • Conducted property tours to highlight features of properties.
  • Maintained a high level of resident satisfaction by resolving maintenance requests quickly and professionally.
  • Monitored advertising effectiveness by gathering information about market competition in local area.
  • Used Software to keep record of financial transactions and rental applications.
  • Collaborated with maintenance staff to ensure timely completion of work orders, resulting in satisfied residents.
  • Recruited new residents through website advertising and marketing.
  • Conducted thorough market research to ensure competitive pricing strategies that attracted potential renters.
  • Organized community events to foster a positive living environment and increase resident retention rates.
  • Invited prospects to fill out application upon completion of property tour.
  • Greeted clients, showed apartments, and prepared leases.
  • Responded to requests and scheduled appointments for property showings.
  • Verified tenant incomes and other information before accepting lease applications.
  • Assisted prospective tenants in paperwork completion and other logistics to facilitate smooth move-in processes.
  • Collected monthly rent payments and other fees, always properly recording, and processing money.
  • Inspected properties before and after new tenant move-ins to schedule maintenance, cleaners, and other services.
  • Generated leads for sales and rental properties through cold calls and referrals.
  • Collected and maintained careful records of rental payments and payment dates.
  • Coordinated appointments to show marketed properties.
  • Completed annual rent calculations using housing database software.
  • Communicated effectively with owners, residents, and on-site associates.

Zales

Jewelry Sales Associate

Job overview

  • Educated customers about proper care and maintenance practices for their jewelry purchases, ensuring long-lasting satisfaction.
  • Boosted jewelry sales by providing excellent customer service and personalized product recommendations.
  • Assisted clients in making informed decisions on high-value purchases by sharing expert knowledge of gemstones, metals, and designs.
  • Maintained a visually appealing and organized store, contributing to a welcoming shopping environment.

The Limited

Sales Associate

Job overview

  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
  • Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
  • Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
  • Achieved monthly sales targets consistently by implementing effective sales strategies and maintaining a high level of product knowledge.

South Park Oral Surgery

Oral Surgery Assistant
01.2019 - 04.2019

Job overview

  • Assisted surgeon during procedures by wiping up bodily fluids and handing over needed dental instruments.
  • Minimized complications during surgery by effectively monitoring anesthesia levels under the guidance of an Oral Surgeon or Dental Anesthesiologist.
  • Prepared surgical area by ensuring that all necessary dental instruments were sterilized and patients were ready.
  • Educated patients prior to surgery regarding what to expect, how to treat pain and which side effects could occur.

LifeWay Christian Stores

Assistant Bookstore Manager
07.2005 - 04.2012

Job overview

  • Streamlined inventory management for optimal stock levels, efficiently monitoring, ordering, and restocking merchandise.
  • Developed an engaging in-store event schedule featuring author signings, book clubs, and community gatherings to drive foot traffic and sales growth.
  • Managed author visits and signings, promoting community engagement, driving sales, and garnering local media attention.
  • Mentored new hires on company procedures, product knowledge, sales techniques resulting in efficient integration into the workforce.
  • Maintained accurate financial records by overseeing daily cash reconciliations and preparing regular reports for senior management.
  • Optimized store layout for convenience with intuitive organization of genres, authors, and formats while keeping a clean appearance throughout the space.
  • Ensured compliance with all company policies while maintaining a safe and secure environment for customers and employees alike.
  • Implemented loss prevention strategies to reduce shrinkage rates by closely monitoring store activity during busy periods.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing personalized book recommendations and maintaining a well-organized store layout.
  • Increased efficiency with streamlined processes for receiving shipments, managing returns, and processing special orders.
  • Boosted sales by creating visually appealing window displays and implementing strategic promotional initiatives.
  • Improved staff productivity through effective scheduling, task delegation, and ongoing training support.

Education

York Technical College
Rock Hill, SC

Dental Assisting from Dental Hygiene

University Overview

I didn’t graduate as I had a family issue come up but I later attended night classes to become a certified dental assistant.

Skills

  • Enrollment processing
  • Assessment skills
  • Self-care awareness
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Child development
  • Document management
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Community networking
  • Boundary setting
  • Family dynamics
  • Home visits
  • Resource advocacy
  • Resource coordination
  • Referral coordination
  • Support advocacy
  • Family and child assessments
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Customer service
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Excellent communication
  • Organizational skills
  • Active listening
  • Effective communication
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Decision-making

Certification

Invisible Disabilities

Talk with me Baby

Mothers and Babies

Mud Training

Mandated Reporter

CPR certification

Dental Assisting

Timeline

Oral Surgery Assistant

South Park Oral Surgery
01.2019 - 04.2019

Assistant Bookstore Manager

LifeWay Christian Stores
07.2005 - 04.2012

Home Visitor Preschool Education

Elmore County HIPPY

Leasing Agent

The Arbors at Fort Mill

Jewelry Sales Associate

Zales

Sales Associate

The Limited

York Technical College

Dental Assisting from Dental Hygiene
Amber Hoggard