Compassionate and creative professional focused on helping people and achieving goals in line with the mission of the organization
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Provider
Barbara Simmons
Memphis, Tennessee
11.2017 - Current
Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed grocery shopping as needed.
Assisted her with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
Assisted her with self-administered medications.
Provided her with a buddy for Dr. appointments and did the heavy lifting of wheelchairs and walkers
Founder and Director
One Good Deed TN Dog Rescue
Lakeland, Tennessee
01.2012 - Current
Created organization's mission and vision statements for use by volunteers. Successfully received our 501C3 to operate as a tax deductible non profit.
Developed several major fundraising events to raise needed funds for operating expenses.
Scouted shelters and did intake of strays; provided foster homes and all veterinarian needs so that dogs were adoptable.
Coordinated with other non-profits to transport some dogs to Northern states for pre adoption.
Started Rescue Groups of the Mid-South on FB and serve as ADMIN in order to network between all rescue groups to further rescue efforts and communication between teams.
Zoo Boo Gypsy Fortune Teller
Magic Mr. Nick And The Memphis Zoo
Memphis, Tennessee
10.2010 - 10.2017
Worked as a seasonal employee each year for the 10 day ZOO BOO event at the Memphis Zoo
Responsible for costuming as a Gypsy Fortune Teller; setting up the tables and area for myself and 2 other fortune tellers.
Responsible for tracking numbers of guests and taking down the area each night.
Pet Groomer
Pet Smart
Cordova, Tennessee
09.2017 - 11.2017
Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs and determined special needs of animals under care.
Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.
Kept animal coats clean and healthy with regular washing, grooming and trimming.
Resigned and worked 2 week notice due to unethical practices with the grooming department.