Knowledgeable professional with several years of experience bringing planning and problem-solving abilities. Focused on maximizing resource utilization to support scalable operations and increase bottom-line profitability. Organized and systematic with natural relationship-building and leadership talents.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Operations Manager
Mama Maids
Pella , IA
06.2023 - 07.2024
Assigned tasks to staff members based on their skill sets and availability.
Resolved conflicts between employees in a timely manner.
Provided guidance, support, and mentorship to junior team members.
Established procedures for tracking inventory levels, ordering supplies, and managing warehouse space.
Developed and implemented operational strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
Customer Service Representative
Pella Corporation
Pella, IA
01.2019 - 05.2020
Collected customer feedback and recommended procedural or product changes to enhance future service delivery
Consulted with customers to determine best methods to resolve service and billing issues
Informed customers about billing procedures, processed payments and provided payment option setup assistance
Escalated customer concerns, store issues and inventory requirements to supervisors
Maintained calm, friendly demeanor with upset customers to de-escalate stressful situations
Worked with managers to develop service improvement initiatives
Helped with hiring new employees and help manager set up a new hire and product refresher document.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Pella Regional Health Center
Pella, Iowa
06.2016 - 12.2018
Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks, such as bathing and dressing, while maintaining respect for patient privacy and dignity.
Completed daily documentation and charts regarding patient care and input reports into practice databases.
Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive medical and personal information.
Provided quality care to elderly patients in a long-term care facility setting.
Demonstrated strong communication skills when interacting with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
Helped maintain a positive environment by providing encouragement and support to residents.
Provided emotional support and companionship to residents during times of distress.
Assessed patient needs and reported any changes in condition to appropriate staff members promptly.
Certified Nursing Assistant
WesleyLife Community for Healthy Living
Pella, Iowa
08.2012 - 06.2016
Completed daily documentation and charts regarding patient care and input reports into practice databases.
Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks, such as bathing and dressing, while maintaining respect for patient privacy and dignity.
Demonstrated strong communication skills when interacting with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
Utilized safe lifting techniques to transfer patients from bed to wheelchair or other mobility devices.
Lifted and repositioned non-ambulatory patients to prevent accidents and falls.
Assessed patient needs and reported any changes in condition to appropriate staff members promptly.
Developed trusting relationships and provided emotional support to patients and families.
Participated in educational programs related to CNA practice guidelines.
Completed in-service training and attended performance improvement meetings.
Answered patient call signals, signal lights or bells to determine patient needs.
Turned and repositioned bedridden patients.
Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and urinary and fecal output.
Turned bedridden patients to avoid bedsores.
Supplied, collected and emptied bedpans.
Restaurant Team Member
Taco John's
Pella, Iowa
03.2009 - 04.2012
Organized inventory shelves for easy access and maintenance of stock levels.
Resolved customer issues promptly in a professional manner.
Operated cash registers to process payments from customers.
Participated in training sessions for new employees when needed.
Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up displays, restocking items, and cleaning the sales floor.
Greeted customers upon entering the store with friendly demeanor.
Processed payments accurately and efficiently using POS system.
Stocked front-of-house supplies such as napkins, utensils, straws.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pella High School
01.2011
Skills
CPR/BLS
Mandatory reporter
Handling cash
Cashier
Listening
Money
Reporting
Reporter
Credit card payment processing
Customer Service Management
Certification
CNA License
References
Tasia van wyk, WesleyLife Community, former co worker, (641)840-2723
Josie Nelson, Pella Regional, former co worker, (641)990-2884
Undergraduate Research Assistant at University of Iowa - Department of PathologyUndergraduate Research Assistant at University of Iowa - Department of Pathology