Brenda Wallar
Gilbertville,MA
Summary
Enthusiastic, compassionate and customer-oriented individual looking for a part-time Care Giver position.
Dependable, empathetic employee establishes rapport and trust with patients by using strong interpersonal skills. Helps complete daily living tasks to enhance quality of life. Possesses ability to adapt to changing needs and provide patient advocacy. Driven to prioritize individual needs with attention to important details. Valued as accommodating, kind-hearted team player dedicated to expanding knowledge and responsibilities.
Overview
47
47
years of professional experience
Work History
Garden Center Associate
Garden State Growers
04.2024 - 10.2024
- Collaborated with team members to execute seasonal promotions and events for increased foot traffic.
- Optimized product presentation by regularly updating display arrangements based on seasonality or trends.
- Supported successful store operations by maintaining clean, safe, and well-organized work environments.
Caregiver
Private Care
11.2015 - 08.2020
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activities such as gardening, feeding the birds, and even some golf!
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
Domestic & International Customer Service Specialist
Saint-Gobain Ceramic Materials
08.1995 - 10.2015
- Coordinate Sales, orders and inventory worldwide along with expedites, returns, surveys, complaints, billing and credits
- Organized domestic and foreign shipping in accordance with US Homeland Security, by truck, ocean and air
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate responses to inquiries from international clients.
- Provided personalized support to high-value clients in various regions, leveraging language skills and cultural knowledge to facilitate successful outcomes in challenging situations.
- Promptly responded to inquiries and requests from prospective customers.
- Exhibited high energy and professionalism when dealing with clients and staff.
Personalized Service Representative
Norton Co. Abrasives Group
09.1987 - 08.1995
- Processed customer orders & price quotations, maintained pricing system, competitor cross references
- Managed master accounts: GE, Ford, Black & Decker and many others
Pricing Specialist
Norton Company
09.1977 - 10.1987
- Processed daily billings
- Processed price quotations for customers, distributors and sales representatives
Education
Psychology -
01.1988
French language -
01.1986
High School Diploma - Agriculture, and all basic studies
01.1977
Skills
- Dependable and responsible
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork
- Organization
- Adaptability
- Attention to Detail
- Plant identification
- Seasonal plant care
- Complaint handling
- Cross-cultural communication
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Multitasking
- Excellent communication
- Computer skills
- Respectful and compassionate
- Flexible schedule and availability
- Strong ethics
- Daily living assistance
Additional Information
Comfortable Around Pets, Reliable Transportation, Valid Driver's License
Work Environment
- Assisted Living Communities
- Home Care / Home Health
Shift Availability
- Day Shifts
- Evening Shifts
- Weekday Shifts
Employment Type
Part-time
Employment Status
- Interested in new opportunities
- Actively looking
Personal Information
Age: 65
Timeline
Garden Center Associate - Garden State Growers
04.2024 - 10.2024
Caregiver - Private Care
11.2015 - 08.2020
Domestic & International Customer Service Specialist - Saint-Gobain Ceramic Materials
08.1995 - 10.2015
Personalized Service Representative - Norton Co. Abrasives Group
09.1987 - 08.1995
Pricing Specialist - Norton Company
09.1977 - 10.1987
Fitchburg State University - French language,
Quinsigamond Community College - Psychology,
Wachusett Regional High School - High School Diploma, Agriculture, and all basic studies
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