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Brandy Hodges

Indianapolis,IN
Brandy Hodges

Summary

Passionate and reliable, I have working and educational experience that ranges from customer service and cake decorating, at Walmart, to working as a dental assistant at the office of Dr. Jordan J Balvich. I am up for any challenge and, I love learning and growing my understanding and skills.

Overview

23
years of professional experience

Work History

Van Rooy Properties

Leasing Consultant
06.2023 - 12.2024

Job overview

  • Delivered informative property tours to prospective residents, highlighting unique amenities and features tailored to their needs.
  • Assisted prospective tenants in paperwork completion and other logistics to facilitate smooth move-in processes.
  • Responded to requests and scheduled appointments for property showings.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing inquiries in a timely manner to maintain positive relationships with tenants.
  • Assisted with property management tasks, ensuring timely completion of maintenance requests and rent collections.
  • Facilitated smooth move-ins for new residents by preparing lease agreements and coordinating logistics efficiently.

Steak N Shake

Drive-Thru Cashier
01.2023 - 06.2024

Job overview

  • Took orders at drive-thru or front counter and accurately processed payments to provide guests with great service.
  • Demonstrated outgoing and friendly behavior and positive attitude and interacted well with staff and customers.
  • Maintained clean, tidy and orderly work station to uphold company standards.
  • Assisted customers with menu items and accurate order fulfillment.
  • Understood restaurant menu, limited-time offers and promotions to answer guest questions.
  • Followed food safety and sanitation guidelines at all times.
  • Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
  • Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
  • Assisted in training new drive-thru staff members, ensuring proper procedures were followed consistently.
  • Crosstrained in front counter operations to provide additional support as needed during busy periods or staff shortages.
  • Demonstrated excellent customer service skills to increase customer satisfaction.

FedEx

Returns Processor
01.2022 - 11.2022

Job overview

  • Processed Target Returns at the warehouse, for both online and in-store
  • Was able to maintain required rate.
  • Trained new hires on return processing procedures, fostering a supportive learning environment that ensured consistent performance standards across the team.
  • Distributed returned merchandise to appropriate store departments or palletized for liquidation.
  • Cross-trained and provided backup support for organizational leadership.


Hatcher Homes LLC

Office Manager
10.2015 - 11.2021

Job overview

  • Trained myself to run the Rental office.
  • Opened a new Rental Home business (Hatcher Homes LLC), when it was time for me to move on, I trained my partner and he was able to take it over.

Before leaving the office to my partner:

  • Handled tenant complaints promptly and appropriately, calling in repairmen, and other support services.
  • Maintained positive landlord-tenant relationships, ensuring clear communication and prompt resolution of any disputes.
  • Collected and maintained careful records of rental payments and payment dates.
  • Kept properties in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
  • Followed up on delinquent tenants and coordinated collection procedures.
  • Maintained original leases and renewal documents in digital and hardcopy format for property management office.
  • Monitored and tracked payments and expenses, providing timely and accurate financial reports.
  • Introduced prospective tenants to types of units available and performed tours of premises.
  • Increased property occupancy rates by effectively marketing available units and conducting thorough tenant screenings.
  • Delivered emergency 24-hour on-call service for tenants on building issues.
  • Verified income, assets, and expenses, and completed file tracking sheet for each applicant.
  • Implemented and enforced policies and procedures to maintain properties to highest standards.
  • Streamlined rent collection processes, reducing late payments and improving overall revenue generation.
  • Monitored tenant behavior and implemented corrective action to maintain order in assigned properties.
  • Coordinated appointments to show marketed properties.
  • Coordinated with legal counsel to resolve tenant disputes.
  • Completed annual rent calculations using housing database software.
  • Enhanced tenant satisfaction by addressing and resolving maintenance issues promptly.
  • Boosted property occupancy rates through targeted marketing campaigns and personalized property showings.
  • Streamlined rent collection processes, significantly reducing late payments.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.

Indiana Mentor Network

Direct Support Professional
02.2015 - 11.2015

Job overview

  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention.
  • Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.
  • Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Addressed emergency situations calmly and effectively, prioritizing the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.

DD Homes Network

Direct Support Professional
01.2014 - 01.2015

Job overview

Same general job description as the other Direct Support Professional position I held in Indianapolis, for Indiana Mentor.

Walmart

Customer Service Desk Cashier
02.2009 - 01.2014

Job overview

I had a chance to experience multiple positions in my time at Walmart.

Cashier and Customer Service Desk

  • Managed high-volume customer queues efficiently, minimizing wait times while maintaining exceptional service standards.
  • Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
  • Reinforced brand reputation with excellent service quality that consistently exceeded expectations among clientele.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing accurate information.
  • Counted money in drawers at beginning and end of each shift.
  • Resolved customer complaints and maintained clean and tidy checkout area.
  • Handled returns and exchanges professionally while adhering to company policy guidelines, ensuring satisfactory resolutions for customers.

Deli Clerk

  • Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
  • Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
  • Precisely measured, weighed, sliced, and packaged deli products according to customer requests while minimizing waste.
  • Kept kitchen, counter and dining areas cleaned and sanitized.


Cake Decorator / Bakery Associate

  • Designed specialty cakes for weddings, birthdays, and graduations.
  • Handled phone calls regarding inquiries, cancelled orders, and ordering conflicts.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, adhering to strict food safety guidelines and ensuring overall quality control.
  • Managed display cases to verify freshness and attractiveness of products.

Jordan J. Balvich, DMD, PC

Dental Assistant
05.2002 - 12.2005

Job overview

  • Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety.
  • Prepared and arranged instruments, medications, and required materials for dental procedures.
  • Provided chairside assistance during examinations and procedures, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
  • Entered patient data into computer system, adhering to strict privacy laws and maintaining high level of accuracy.
  • Managed inventory of dental supplies, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
  • Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments.
  • Created dental impressions used for diagnostics, opposing models and study casts to make crowns, bridges, and other dental prosthetics.
  • Educated patients on proper oral hygiene techniques, promoting long-term dental health.
  • Created bleaching trays with impressions I made.
  • Prepared and placed sealants on patients teeth.
  • Documented patient information and procedure information for Dentist during procedures.

Education

Indiana University, Northwest
Gary, IN

No Degree from Dental Hygiene

University Overview

  • 3.56 GPA - I made it into the Dental Hygiene Program on my first attempt.

Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

No Degree from Business

University Overview

Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA

High School Diploma
12-1998

University Overview

Skills

  • Oral communication
  • Patient care
  • Dental terminology
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Records management
  • Patient services
  • Data entry
  • Friendly and outgoing
  • Pleasant speaking voice
  • Medical chart management
  • Appointment confirmation
  • Computer proficiency
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Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Work-life balancePaid time offPaid sick leave

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Leasing Consultant
Van Rooy Properties
06.2023 - 12.2024
Drive-Thru Cashier
Steak N Shake
01.2023 - 06.2024
Returns Processor
FedEx
01.2022 - 11.2022
Office Manager
Hatcher Homes LLC
10.2015 - 11.2021
Direct Support Professional
Indiana Mentor Network
02.2015 - 11.2015
Direct Support Professional
DD Homes Network
01.2014 - 01.2015
Customer Service Desk Cashier
Walmart
02.2009 - 01.2014
Dental Assistant
Jordan J. Balvich, DMD, PC
05.2002 - 12.2005
Indiana University, Northwest
No Degree from Dental Hygiene
Liberty University
No Degree from Business
Penn Foster Career School
High School Diploma
Brandy Hodges