Andrew Patterson

*Maintained clean, neat and operational facilities to serve program needs.

• Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
• Supported staff with clerical work and other office tasks.
• Helped with office tasks, taking messages, scanning documents and answering phone inquiries.
• Freed full-time employees up for more critical work by completing clerical tasks and office work.

• Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.

• Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding and general clean-up.
• Trimmed around trees, flower beds and other yard features.
• Collected and removed debris at job sites.
• Demonstrated skilled use and maintenance of landscape tools and equipment.
• Transferred materials to designated areas using hand trucks, electric carts and wheelbarrows.
• Performed planting, watering, mulching and edging of lawns.

• Gave animals proper attention to promote secure environment in owner's absence.
• Exercised animals regularly with walks and rigorous play activities.
• Communicated professionally with pet owners via phone, email and text.
• Managed pet safety and wellness in owners' absence by securing yard gates and removing items that could make pets sick.
• Collected animal waste produced on walks and discarded in trash or approved receptacles.
• Kept cages, kennels, play yards and grooming areas neat and clean.
• Monitored animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues.

• Fed and walked pets, cleaning up after pets indoors and outdoors.
• Secured locks and entryways to prevent unauthorized access by persons not approved by owners.
• Brought in mail and newspaper to maintain appearance of activity at client residence.
• Communicated with homeowner via phone or text.
• Performed light cleaning duties such as dusting, vacuuming and wiping down bathrooms.
• Collected, forwarded or signed for mail, packages or home services.

• Communicated positively with children and guardians.
• Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
• Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
• Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
• Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
• Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
• Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
• Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.