Brent Byers
St. Petersburg,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented professional reliable in completing accurate work. Careful to check and verify documentation to prevent errors and minimize rework.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Contractor
Advanced Placement LLC
Houston, Texas
01.2019 - 03.2021
- Assisted SNFs, hospitals, outpatient, and surgical centers with staffing, human resources, and marketing.
- Created strategies for rehab facilities for speech, occupational, and physical therapy.
Assistant Activities Director
Brookside Healthcare and Rehabilitaion Center
Warrenton, VA
12.2010 - 12.2018
- Assisted Activities Director with running the department.
- Lead activities on each unit.
- Attended care plan meetings.
Social Services Assistant
Brookside Healthcare and Rehabilitaion Center
Warrenton, Virginia
10.2010 - 12.2018
- Assisted Social Services Director with care plans and MDS assessments.
- Coordinated discharge of and ordered medical equipment for residents.
- Coordinated Hospice services for family members.
Owner
Paws to Walk
Arlington, VA
08.2008 - 09.2010
- Provided dog-walking and pet-sitting services, and maintained all aspects of the company.
Editor
Water Environment Federation
Alexandria, VA
03.2005 - 07.2008
- Edited and wrote for two newsletters regarding wastewater treatment in underdeveloped countries.
- Maintained communication with authors regarding article changes.
- Developed new article leads with authors.
Copy Editor
Tax Analysts
Arlington, Virginia
02.2000 - 03.2005
- Copy edited news articles and special reports for print and online publications.
- Updated CD-rom for state, federal, and international tax publications.
- Maintained communication with authors regarding news articles.
Indexer
Chadwyck-Healey Inc.
Alexandria, VA
03.1998 - 02.2000
- Indexed, edited, and wrote abstracts from performing arts journals for universities.
Administrative Assistant/Caregiver
Sunrise Assisted Living
Oakton, VA
01.1993 - 07.1998
- Cared for residents diagnosed with dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Communication
George Mason University
Fairfax, VA05-1998
Skills
- Deadline adherence
- Deadline orientation
- Grammar proficiency
- Clarity enhancement
- Discharge planning
- Aftercare follow up
Timeline
Independent Contractor
Advanced Placement LLC
01.2019 - 03.2021
Assistant Activities Director
Brookside Healthcare and Rehabilitaion Center
12.2010 - 12.2018
Social Services Assistant
Brookside Healthcare and Rehabilitaion Center
10.2010 - 12.2018
Owner
Paws to Walk
08.2008 - 09.2010
Editor
Water Environment Federation
03.2005 - 07.2008
Copy Editor
Tax Analysts
02.2000 - 03.2005
Indexer
Chadwyck-Healey Inc.
03.1998 - 02.2000
Administrative Assistant/Caregiver
Sunrise Assisted Living
01.1993 - 07.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Speech Communication
George Mason University