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Brenda Lindsay

Chattanooga,TN

Summary

I am a 60 year old christian woman, married for 37 years, a mother, a grandmother, and a poodle owner. I am a hard worker in what ever job I am doing and I am always eager to learn more. I have worked in animal store, animal hospitals, and I had a pet sitting service before moving to Tennessee from North Carolina in September. I love animals of any kind although I must say I am not to keen on spiders and snakes but if I have to handle them I will. I bred and raise German Shepherds for about 7 year about 15 years ago. In my 60 years I have owned dogs, cats, a bird, rabbits, gerbils, hamsters, and lizards. I am a 1981 High School graduate and graduated college after 4 years with an AAS in early Childhood Development. I am a hard worker, helps teachers and staff with clerical or classroom needs. Brings focused and reliable approach with good technical knowledge and willingness to take on any task. Supportive and organized with good multitasking skills. Motivated Teacher's Assistant with deep passion for helping

students excel by supporting teachers and enhancing classroom environments. Proficient in organizing supplies, cleaning rooms and planning fun activities. Good tutoring, record keeping and time management skills.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience

Work History

Teacher Assistant/Teacher

Foundations Preschool
Chattanooga, TN
02.2022 - 10.2023

● Came up with lesson plans for the children

● Taught preschool children

● Did arts and crafts with the children

● Organized the classroom

● Paper work to keep parents in the know of what is

happening and how their child or children are doing

● Supervised children out side and play and inside.

● Consistently in contact and communication with

parents

● Checked children in and out during the day

● A lot of interacting with the children

● Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.

Owner

God's Kreatures Pet Services
Lillington, NC
01.2008 - 01.2021
  • Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
  • Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
  • Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
  • Kept records for production, inventory, income and expenses.
  • Determined pricing for products or services based on costs and competition.
  • Greeted clients upon arrival to discuss pet and house sitting requirements.
  • Organized and maintained detailed records of pets' dietary needs, medical history, exercise schedules, and other important information.
  • Provided daily care for clients' pets including feeding, exercising, grooming, administering medications, and providing companionship.
  • Ensured safety of pets by monitoring their behavior and responding quickly to any signs of distress or illness.
  • Monitored pet's health closely and alerted owners promptly if any changes were observed.
  • Performed light household tasks such as cleaning litter boxes or cages, washing dishes, taking out the trash, watering plants, and sweeping floors.
  • Provided loving attention to all animals in care while maintaining a safe environment for them at all times.
  • Kept accurate records of visits with detailed notes on activities performed during each visit.
  • Maintained contact with pet owners through regular phone calls and emails regarding the status of their pets' well-being.
  • Responded quickly to owner inquiries about their pet's condition or behavior when necessary.
  • Observed animals for signs of illness or injury; administered first aid as needed; contacted veterinarian immediately if serious injuries occurred.
  • Walked dogs regularly according to client instructions; monitored dog's behavior carefully when outside for signs of aggression towards people or other animals.
  • Cared for special needs animals requiring extra attention due to age or disability.
  • Completed daily reports on animal behaviors which included details such as eating habits, energy levels, interaction with humans and other animals.
  • Followed specific instructions from clients regarding how they would like their home cared for while they are away.
  • Checked premises regularly for security purposes; reported suspicious activity immediately.
  • Fed, watered, walked and exercised dogs or other pets.
  • Collected mail and packages for homeowners and stored in secure location.
  • Reported concerns directly to homeowners via phone or text.
  • Communicated with clients by sending updates and photos.
  • Used strong verbal and written communication skills to convey messages by phone, email or text to homeowners.
  • Maintained yard by watering plants and trimming hedges.
  • Turned on lights at dusk and locked first floor doors and windows upon leaving.

Teacher's Assistant/Teacher

Primrose School of Cary
Cary, NC
08.2007 - 11.2007
  • Led instruction for small groups of children.
  • Maintained safe, educational environment for students during learning and free play time.
  • Communicated regularly with parents, teachers and administrators about students' progress and needs.
  • Assembled instructional materials for children's projects and play-time.
  • Promoted calm, disciplined classroom setting for successful learning.
  • Assisted fellow teachers with assignment development, special projects, tests, administrative updates and grading.
  • Created colorful, attractive displays for bulletin boards and hallways.
  • Implemented lesson plans for students with varying learning styles.
  • Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
  • Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
  • Kept students safe inside and outside classrooms by proactively monitoring behaviors and tracking student movements, safety hazards and visitors.
  • Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
  • Prepared lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts.
  • Helped teachers with material generation, lesson plan development, class preparation, scheduling, exam distribution and student mentoring.
  • Distributed classroom materials and supplies such as pencils, paper and art materials.
  • Prepared bulletin boards, classroom materials and individual student portfolios to support teacher plans.
  • Collaborated with teacher to devise and implement developmentally appropriate lessons aligning with school's philosophy and mission.
  • Participated in meetings with parents concerning child's progress and areas of concern during parent-teacher conferences.

Teacher

Cary Church Of God
Cary, NC
01.1994 - 04.2002
  • Built and strengthened positive relationships with students, parents and teaching staff.
  • Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
  • Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
  • Developed interesting course plans with multimedia learning tools to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students.
  • Attended and participated in department staff meetings to brainstorm ideas on [Type] issues.
  • Developed lessons, activities and materials to cover all required course material.
  • Maintained safe, clean, and organized classroom environment.
  • Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
  • Organized supplies, including art and musical resources, to foster creative and welcoming classroom environment.
  • Readied classroom decorations and class materials for teaching full curriculum of subjects, fostering environment conducive to creativity and development of motor skills.
  • Oversaw and directed parent conferences, lesson plans and classroom activities.
  • Brought in purchased and donated materials to round out supplies for classroom activities.
  • Sourced and utilized specific curriculum and lesson plans for each course.

School Crossing Guard

Apex Police Department
Apex, NC
08.1994 - 06.1998
  • Monitored traffic flow to ensure student safety while crossing.
  • Wore protective and reflective gear regularly.
  • Held up traffic flow to help students, guardians and pedestrians easily cross street.
  • Worked outside in all weather conditions crossing approximately 50 kids and some parents during school opening and closing.

Cashier/Store Associate

The Pet Depot
Cary, NC
01.1990 - 01.1993

I work there for about 3 years because they closed down.

●Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.

●Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.

●Counted money in cash drawer at the beginning of shift to ensure that amounts were correct and have sufficient change.

●Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.

●Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.

●Answered customer inquiries regarding store policies and procedures.

●Processed returns and exchanges of merchandise in accordance with store policies.

●Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.

●Performed other duties as assigned by management.

●Bagged or packaged purchases and wrapped gifts.

● Took care of all the different animals that were in the pet store

● Cleaned the cages and made sure all animals had food,water,and toys to play

with.

● In my spare time when I was not tending to the animals and it was slow in the

store I would play with the animals

● I assisted customers with their needs and ran the register

Reason for leaving: The store went out of business

Store Associate

Exotic Pet Store
, FL
01.1987 - 01.1988

Reason for short period of time: Their lease was up and they shut down

● Took care of all the different animals that was in the pet store including a baby cougar.

● Cleaned the cages and made sure all animals had food,water,and toys to play with.

● In my spare time when I was not tending to the animals and it was slow in the store I would play with the animals

● Sometimes when it was slow we would take the puppies out for a little walk

● Organized store displays to ensure maximum visibility of products.

● Stocked shelves with merchandise and maintained inventory levels.

● Ensured the cleanliness and tidiness of the store.

● Performed daily opening and closing procedures for store operation.

Kennel Technician/Vet Assistant

Reston Animal Hospital
Reston, VA
01.1986 - 01.1987

Reason for short time something happened and they shut down.

● I sometimes assisted the Vet or the Vet Tech

● Exercised dogs regularly according to individual needs.

● Provided daily care and monitoring of animals, including feeding, watering, cleaning cages and administering medications.

● Assisted veterinarians with medical procedures such as vaccinations and spaying and neutering.

● Maintained records of animal feedings, treatments and other updates.

● Ensured cleanliness of kennels through regular sanitizing and disinfecting protocols.

● Monitored animals for signs of illness or distress and reported to supervisor immediately.

● Supported animal health by keeping areas clean, neat and properly sanitized.

● Stayed on top of laundry, sweeping and disinfection protocols.

● Removed waste from kennels, runs and exercise areas and placed in trash receptacles or in-ground septic systems.

● Did whatever else was needed of me at that time ot through out the day which was a variety of things.

Hairstylist

The Hair Cuttery
Falls Church, VA
01.1981 - 12.1985
  • Sanitized workstations and salon equipment to reduce risk of infection.
  • Cultivated strong value-added relationships with customers by delivering accurate service and product knowledge to drive earnings.
  • Styled and designed traditional and contemporary hairstyles for men and women daily.
  • Recommended treatment and styling products to customers to meet current needs or resolve specific concerns.
  • Selected hair colors, products and services based on customer preference and individually designed hair care plan.
  • Set up workstation and treatment room with products, equipment and supplies to facilitate services .
  • Supervised front-end of salon, booked appointments, inventoried sales area and coordinated employee schedules to maximize operations.
  • Trimmed and styled hair for weddings and special occasions to help clients look and feel best on big day.
  • Recommended hair styles to compliment clients' facial features and coloring.
  • Designed and recommended home hair care regimens and treatments to meet individual customer needs.
  • Sold conditioner, shampoo, hair treatment and styling products to educate clients on proper hair care.
  • Colored, cut and installed extensions according to referenced photo and desired outcome.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Development

Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, NC
07.2020

High School Diploma -

Falls Church High School
Falls Church, VA
06.1981

A Certificate To Work On Hair of All Kinds in A Salon. - Hairstyling

Beauty/Hair Academy School
Falls Church, VA
06.1981

No Degree - What Ever The Job

On Job Training
Where Ever

Skills

  • Lesson plan implementation
  • Classroom restocking
  • Classroom supply management
  • Classroom support
  • Early childhood education
  • Setting up activities
  • Maintaining safe environments
  • Safe learning environment
  • Small group instruction
  • Training dogs
  • Picture taking
  • Pet Sitting
  • Medication Administration
  • Pet Care
  • Customer Service
  • Positive Attitude
  • Clean Background Check
  • Following Pet Care Instructions
  • Honest and Trustworthy
  • Punctual and Reliable
  • Pet Feeding
  • Adaptability and Dependability

Timeline

Teacher Assistant/Teacher

Foundations Preschool
02.2022 - 10.2023

Owner

God's Kreatures Pet Services
01.2008 - 01.2021

Teacher's Assistant/Teacher

Primrose School of Cary
08.2007 - 11.2007

School Crossing Guard

Apex Police Department
08.1994 - 06.1998

Teacher

Cary Church Of God
01.1994 - 04.2002

Cashier/Store Associate

The Pet Depot
01.1990 - 01.1993

Store Associate

Exotic Pet Store
01.1987 - 01.1988

Kennel Technician/Vet Assistant

Reston Animal Hospital
01.1986 - 01.1987

Hairstylist

The Hair Cuttery
01.1981 - 12.1985

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Development

Wake Technical Community College

High School Diploma -

Falls Church High School

A Certificate To Work On Hair of All Kinds in A Salon. - Hairstyling

Beauty/Hair Academy School

No Degree - What Ever The Job

On Job Training
Brenda Lindsay