Service-oriented professional with a strong background in customer support and administration, seeking a Library Associate role. Delivers effective assistance, addresses inquiries, and maintains accurate records for diverse clientele. Communicates clearly and employs problem-solving and organizational skills to enhance user experiences. Ready to leverage customer service expertise while gaining knowledge in library services and community engagement.
Overview
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2
Languages
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Private Dwelling
03.2026 - Current
Provided compassionate, person-centered support while promoting individuals’ independence, dignity, safety, and quality of life.
Built positive and trusting relationships through active listening, empathy, patience, and effective communication.
Assisted with daily living activities, appointments, transportation, household responsibilities, and other individualized needs.
Managed multiple responsibilities and changing priorities while maintaining strong organization, time management, and attention to detail.
Responded calmly and professionally to challenging situations, using problem-solving, conflict resolution, and de-escalation techniques when appropriate.
Maintained accurate documentation and communicated important information to families, caregivers, and other members of the support team.
Home Care Provider
Essential Enterprises
10.2023 - 03.2026
Provided compassionate, individualized support in a private home environment while promoting safety, independence, dignity, and quality of life.
Assisted clients with daily living activities, meal preparation, household tasks, and appointments to enhance quality of life.
Built trusting relationships through active listening, empathy, patience, and effective communication.
Managed daily schedules and multiple responsibilities while maintaining strong organization, time management, and attention to detail.
Responded calmly to changing needs and unexpected situations, utilizing problem-solving skills to ensure client well-being.
Maintained safe, clean, supportive environment, protecting confidentiality while updating family members and care professionals on client status.
Contact Tracer
NORC at the University of Chicago
02.2021 - 10.2023
Conducted telephone outreach to gather and verify information, ensuring professionalism, empathy, and confidentiality to support public health efforts.
Built rapport with individuals through active listening, clear communication, patience, and respectful interactions.
Accurately documented case information, contact details, follow-up activities, and outcomes using electronic databases and case-management system.
Accurately documented case information, contact details, follow-up activities, and outcomes using electronic databases and case-management systems.
Utilized problem-solving and critical-thinking skills to identify missing information and address concerns, facilitating timely follow-up and appropriate next steps.
Handled sensitive and confidential information in accordance with established privacy policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Real Estate Assistant
Supreme Property
06.2016 - 02.2021
Coordinated property appointments, inspections, vendor visits, and client schedules to enhance operational efficiency.
Communicated professionally with clients, property owners, contractors, vendors, and service providers to address questions and coordinate services.
Maintained accurate property records, documentation, schedules, and service information with strong attention to detail.
Coordinated property maintenance and repairs by scheduling contractors and ensuring timely follow-up on completed work.
Managed multiple priorities and time-sensitive requests while maintaining organization, reliability, and a high level of customer service.
Supported property access and security by coordinating lock/unlock procedures, inspections, and scheduled visits.
Identified and resolved routine property issues through effective problem-solving and decision-making.
Maintained professional relationships with clients and vendors through clear communication, responsiveness, and dependable follow-through
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Communication
Salisbury University
Salisbury, MD
05-2016
Skills
Library systems knowledge
Understanding of client needs
Proficient in case management
Electronic resource management
Ability to train staff, volunteers, and other people as appropriate
Behavioral support
Customer service adaptability
Effective communication skills
Ability to be adaptable, flexible, and patient with customers and staff;
Budget management
Accomplishments
Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.