Briget Armstrong
Victorville,CA
Summary
Open and positive communicator skilled in managing routine needs and addressing special challenges. Highly motivated professional with a strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Proven ability to work independently while rapidly mastering new concepts. Committed to enhancing behavioral and social outcomes through both standardized and innovative intervention strategies.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Caring Circuit Institute
Victorville, CA
09.2023 - Current
- Strengthened peer relationships in local gatherings while focusing on mental and behavioral health.
- Enhanced social skills during supervised community activities.
- Developed strategies for individuals with special needs to improve their self-reliance.
- Coordinated with the team to create tailored service plans for participants as a developmental coach.
- Recorded activity details and progress on goals efficiently.
- Delivered employment readiness curriculum to enhance job preparedness as a career coach.
- Used knowledge from previous studies in both nursing and psychology to promote independence and growth in individuals with autism, physical disabilities, as well as developmental disabilities.
Assistant Production Office Coordinator
Independent Film and Television Alliance
Los Angeles, CA
10.2019 - 11.2022
- Coordinated production activities and personnel
- Coordinated with vendors for timely deliveries of equipment rentals and special orders
- Oversaw production documentation, contracts, and associated paperwork
- Kept inventory system current for production materials
- Resolved any discrepancies in payroll data through close coordination
- Answered phone calls from stakeholders seeking details
IHSS Care Provider
LoWonda Gross
Victorville, CA
10.2017 - 05.2018
- Enhanced psychological comfort for seniors by prioritizing mental health.
- Ensured sanitary and secure living areas for clients during home visits.
- Safely transported clients to medical commitments.
- Handled laundry and meal preparation tasks.
- Oversaw the timely dispensing of prescriptions.
Sales Associate
Nordstrom
Montclair, CA
11.1994 - 07.2005
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Provided expertise on product choices, emphasizing accurate fit and style variety.
- Ensured clarity in communicating product specifications and service charges.
- Managed financial exchanges utilizing POS technology.
- Established trust with patrons, leading to increased repeat transactions.
- Arranged stockroom shelves by size, color, and style.
- Managed consumer complaints with diplomacy.
- Participated in extra sessions to deepen product expertise.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - ADN
Victor Valley College
Victorville, CASome College (No Degree) - Psychology
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZSkills
- Client Documentation Development
- Client Transport Coordination
- Various Social Skills Development
- Community activities
- CPR Certification
- Knowledge of Disability Rights
- Trustworthy Performance
- Effective Communication Skills
- Clear Verbal Communication
- Optimistic Interaction Style
- Applied behavior analysis
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Problem-solving skills
- Resource advocacy
- Collaborative teamwork
- Safe practices
- Child development
- Documentation and reporting
Accomplishments
- employee of the quarter 2024
- certificate of appreciation for volunteer services with the Salvation Army
Certification
- cpr certified 9/2024
- additional certification for direct service professionals 7/2024
- specialized certification for retail products
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Caring Circuit Institute
09.2023 - Current
Assistant Production Office Coordinator
Independent Film and Television Alliance
10.2019 - 11.2022
IHSS Care Provider
LoWonda Gross
10.2017 - 05.2018
Sales Associate
Nordstrom
11.1994 - 07.2005
- cpr certified 9/2024
- additional certification for direct service professionals 7/2024
- specialized certification for retail products
Some College (No Degree) - ADN
Victor Valley College
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
University of Phoenix
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