Benay Flink
Blaine,MN
Summary
I successfully had my Licensed in home Daycare for almost 15 yrs. I am a passionate worker with extensive knowledge of teaching.
Enthusiastic Teacher with many years of experience instructing students with wide range of learning abilities and now adults. Strategic in blending organizational skills thorough educational background. Works well with Managers, co-workers, adults, children, parents, colleagues and trainers.
Resourceful Educator experienced in developing and cultivating learning environments for students to build confidence and enhance knowledge. Driven to ensure students meet educational goals and teach life long skills at an early age.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every person a positive and memorable experience.
Skilled at working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident Assistant
Lino Lakes Assisted Living
Blaine, MN
10.2023 - Current
- Assist residents with basic needs.
- Help residents understand and adjust to the aging process.
- Take and record resident's vital signs.
- Administer prescribed oral medications under written direction of a Physician or as directed by the Nurse.
- Collect samples for testing purposes such as urine and stool.
- Report any and all changes in resident's conditions to the Nurse.
- Follow and Mandated Care Competency Training Requirements.
- Other Duties as assigned
- Responded to emergency situations within the residence hall.
- Participated in regular staff meetings with Resident Director.
Health Coach
Herbalife
Blaine, MN
05.2023 - Current
- Improve general health of clients by sharing nutrition information and fitness tips.
- Monitor clients' progress and compared to pre-determined health targets.
- Boosted community members health knowledge through participation in health fairs and events.
Licenced Childcare Provider
Self Employed Services
Blaine, MN
01.2009 - 10.2023
- Assisted children in development of social, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Organized progress evaluations utilizing records and reporting.
- Recorded all receipts and payment in Calender Keeper for taxes.
- Used positive reinforcement and behavior modeling to instill discipline in children
- Balanced schedules to promote optimal rest, play and educational periods.
- Discussed developments, behavior and concerns with parents or guardians.
- Planned circle time, free play, outside play and learning and developmental activities.
- Monitored children's play activities to identify additional learning opportunities or behavioral issues.
- Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Cared for 12 children.
- Participated in professional development learning opportunities to increase knowledge.
Receptionist
American Family Insurance
Columbia Hieghts, MN
05.1998 - 10.1999
- Daily distribution of mail
- Greeted Clients and directed as needed.
- Scheduled and confirmed appointments.
- Processed payments and updated accounts to reflect balance changes.
- Delivered administrative support to team members by making copies, sending faxes, organizing documents and rearranging schedules.
- Maintained business office inventory and equipment by checking stock for needed supplies.
- Answer all incoming calls, directing and screening calls as appropriate.
- Work on Microsoft Excel.
- Filing
Receptionist
NuAire, Inc.
Plymouth , MN
11.1995 - 08.1997
- Drafting clerk
- Answered all incoming calls, directing and screening calls as appropriate.
- Greeted visitors and customers, directing calls as necessary.
- Drafting and typing memos and in-house manuals for clients and companies.
- Approving freightbills before payment was made.
- Schedule use of conference, training rooms.
- Daily distribution of mail.
- Revised documents.
- Set up forms for documents.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word for windows 6.0, and 3.1. Telephone, copy machines, calculator, type writer, and fax machines.
- Data entry.
Education
Diploma - Business System Specialist
MN School Of Business
Brooklyn Park, Mn09.1995
Skills
- Educational Materials Development
- Gathering Information
- Nutritional Health
- Problem Resolution
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- First Aid/CPR
- Good Work Ethic
- Customer Service
- Critical Thinking
- Some Computer Skills
- Planning & Organizing
- Conflict Resolution
- People Skills
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- Relationship Building
Timeline
Resident Assistant
Lino Lakes Assisted Living
10.2023 - Current
Health Coach
Herbalife
05.2023 - Current
Licenced Childcare Provider
Self Employed Services
01.2009 - 10.2023
Receptionist
American Family Insurance
05.1998 - 10.1999
Receptionist
NuAire, Inc.
11.1995 - 08.1997
Diploma - Business System Specialist
MN School Of Business
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