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Overview
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Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Derrick Laudenbach

Derrick Laudenbach

Woodbury,MN

Summary

Compassionate and dependable support professional with several years of experience working with vulnerable adults through roles as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) and Individualized Home Supports (IHS) provider. Skilled in providing personalized care, promoting independence, and ensuring safety in both residential and community settings. Passionate about holistic health, fitness, and creative expression — with experience in personal training, art design, and entrepreneurship. Dedicated to empowering others to become the best version of themselves through wellness, mindset, and meaningful connection.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

DSP

Empower Me Group
09.2022 - Current
  • Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
  • Taking clients into the community.
  • Help clients with art projects, exercising, being independent

IHSS Care Provider

Empower Me Group
01.2024 - 03.2025
  • Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions and preferences for better overall health.
  • Provided transportation and appointments management.
  • Provided transportation for clients to medical appointments, social events, and other necessary outings.
  • Ensured a safe and comfortable environment by maintaining a clean and organized living space.
  • Enhanced client well-being by providing compassionate care and support tailored to individual needs.
  • Conducted regular assessments of client health status, identifying potential issues early on for prompt intervention.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to schedules.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
  • Developed individual care plans for clients based on specific needs.
  • Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
  • Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
  • Administered prescribed drugs to high-volume patient caseload.

Budtender

Natures Medicines Dispensary
09.2021 - 12.2021
  • Discussed strains, qualities and effects of marijuana for medicinal and
  • Recreational needs.
  • • Handled large volume of cash with high accuracy and security each day.
  • • Managed supply restocking, display arrangements and general

Changesnges regarding dispensaries.

  • • Oversaw sale of merchandise such as flowers, concentrates and edibles.
  • • Researched new products, strains and trends as well as important law
  • • Educated customers on effects, medical benefits and overall experience of
  • • Greeted customers and promoted various cannabis products.
  • • Organized store by returning merchandise to proper areas and restocked
  • • Stocked shelves and supplies and organized displays to focus customer

Club Promoter

Casa Migos
12.2020 - 12.2021
  • Built strong base of loyal customers through friendly interactions and
  • Professional engagement.
  • • Worked independently with minimal supervision, taking ownership for assignments.
  • • Created welcoming environment to entice customers to sample products.
  • • Created positive product impressions by engaging with potential

Positivetive impact.

  • • Presented professional appearance at all times to produce tangible,
  • • Handled rejection professionally and maintained calm demeanor in
  • • Promoted Casa Amigos event through various channels, including socialmedia and email to inform people and encourage attendance.
  • • Complied with company script requirements to produce consistent

Barback

Majerles
09.2020 - 03.2021
  • Removed, washed and polished empty glasses, took plates to kitchen and
  • Discarded trash.
  • • Maintained spotless, well-stocked bar organized and ready for customer
  • • Replenished bar glasses, garnishes and condiments.
  • • Took food and drinks to bar and table customers.
  • • Maintained detailed inventory of bar supplies and stocked work areas.
  • • Studied bartenders to learn recipes for different mixed cocktails.
  • • Recommended food and drinks to patrons based on preference, pairingsand special promotions.
  • Kept track of bar tabs and transferred open tabs to dining area for waitstaff.
  • • Stayed up-to-date on latest mixology trends, bar equipment and
  • • Verified adequate levels of supplies such as linens and trays andRestockedrestocked low items.
  • • Built excellent relationships with guests to achieve repeat business.
  • • Delivered high-quality beverages in fast-paced, customer-centerSetting.li>setting.
  • Maintained cleanliness of all bar areas according to health department standards through diligent sanitation practices.

Food Packer

Food Bites
08.2020 - 09.2020
  • Reviewed packing slips and other documentation to properly box
  • Requested items for Shipment.
  • • Assembled cartons, crates and containers to prepare for shipping.
  • • Inspected outgoing shipments to maintain quality assurance standards.
  • • Worked additional hours and shifts to meet tight deadlines during peak
  • • Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
  • • Documented product transfers and shipments to keep records currentand accurate.
  • • Packed merchandise into boxes and containers in preparation for safe
  • • Arranged items on pallets according to size and weight.• Marked and labeled containers with accurate shipping information to
  • • Accomplished production goals by working with speed and accuracy.
  • • Inspected orders for accuracy by carefully reviewing containers,Products,products, packaging and labeling.

Behavioral Health Technician

Divine House Inc.
05.2018 - 06.2020
  • Documented behavioral incidents thoroughly to keep accurate records.
  • • Completed daily client rounds and tracked client movements.
  • • Followed standard admissions procedures and documentation
  • • Educated clients on important life skills, including housekeeping and
  • • Assisted with execution of client activities, support groups and field
  • Trips.ips.
  • • Developed and deepened relationships with fellow staff members to
  • • Completed patient reports daily and submitted to management for
  • • Effectively managed daily charting for each patient.
  • • Handled various patient-oriented duties, including vital sign monitoring,
  • • Cultivated relationships with patients, discussing ways to help improveOveralli>overall health while alleviating self-harm practices.
  • • Communicated with clients and families in professional and respectfuManner,li>manner, effectively building lasting relationships.

Education

Associate of Arts - Exercise Science

Lake Region State
North Dakota
05-2018

High School Diploma -

New London- Spicer Schools
Minnesota
06-2016

Skills

Fast learner

  • Problem-solving

Conflict resolution

Organization

Teambuilding

First Aid/CPR

Production Line Monitoring

Networking

Building key relationships

Brand awareness

Customer relations

Work ethic

Reliable and trustworthy

Working collaboratively

  • Meal planning and preparation
  • Meal preparation
  • Attentive to people
  • Ability to lift
  • Relationship building
  • Health education
  • Emotional support
  • Compassionate caregiving
  • Nutrition monitoring
  • Dressing assistance
  • Recreational activities
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Patient assistance
  • Feeding support
  • Personal hygiene support
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Patient care
  • Patient transportation
  • Client documentation
  • Behavior redirection
  • Housekeeping
  • Safety procedures
  • Patient transport
  • Documentation
  • Medication organization
  • Schedule management
  • Compassionate client care
  • Errands
  • Documentation and recordkeeping
  • Records maintenance
  • Client satisfaction
  • Diet and nutrition
  • Critical thinking
  • Clear communication
  • Decision-making
  • Time management
  • Community activities
  • Personal care services
  • Clinical documentation and reporting
  • Nutritional meal preparation
  • Nutrition management

Accomplishments

Full-Ride Athletic Scholarship Recipient
Awarded a full athletic scholarship for outstanding performance, discipline, and leadership in collegiate athletics. Balanced academics with a rigorous training and competition schedule.



Certification

  • CPT - Certified Personal Trainer

Interests

  • Fitness & Weight Training
  • Music & Audio Discovery
  • Video Games & Creative Strategy
  • Fashion & Streetwear Culture
  • Contemporary Art & Design
  • Holistic Health & Wellness
  • Mentorship & Helping Others Thrive

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

RemoteOn-Site

Timeline

IHSS Care Provider

Empower Me Group
01.2024 - 03.2025

DSP

Empower Me Group
09.2022 - Current

Budtender

Natures Medicines Dispensary
09.2021 - 12.2021

Club Promoter

Casa Migos
12.2020 - 12.2021

Barback

Majerles
09.2020 - 03.2021

Food Packer

Food Bites
08.2020 - 09.2020

Behavioral Health Technician

Divine House Inc.
05.2018 - 06.2020

Associate of Arts - Exercise Science

Lake Region State

High School Diploma -

New London- Spicer Schools
Derrick Laudenbach