Cana M. Caldwell
Reading,PA
Summary
Highly-motivated liberal arts major with finely tuned multi-tasking abilities and drive to foster productivity and organization. Offers focus for collections maintenance, rare materials procurement and task prioritization. Received customer recognition for personable and approachable nature.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interior Designer
La-Z-Boy
Tukwila, WA
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Provided customer care and support
- Continued education on product knowledge
- Designed interior spaces for customers
- Became proficient in design applications
- Coached co-workers on how to sale and utilize design service 2
- Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections and textile presentations.
- Developed key client relationships by providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
- Designed floor plans, elevations, 3D perspective views and material boards for review and presentation.
- Participated in furniture selection and documentation of specifications.
- Transformed uninspiring areas into warm and inviting living spaces using various lighting fixtures, materials and products.
- Facilitated requests regarding product information, installation methods and product upgrade options.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
Intern
The Burke Museum
Seattle, Tacoma, WA
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Conduct qualitative research for exhibits
- Create exhibit plans for exhibits
- Design and curate exhibit space
- Experience using goggle drive and SketchUp
- Closely evaluated artifacts, documenting characteristics, measurements and cultural importance of each piece.
- Identified conservation requirements of each piece and produced museum-wide plans to protect all works.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Writing Tutor
The Evergreen State College
Tacoma, Washington
09.2018 - 06.2020
- Edited and reviewed peer's academic work
- Helped peers with thematic structures of academic papers
- Lead peers through writing process
- Provided some technical support
- Experience with Google and Word
- Motivated students towards learning and studying to build self-confidence and reduce fear of failure.
- Provided individual tutoring sessions for students struggling in composition writing.
- Designed handouts and educational materials to help students improve writing skills.
- Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills and correct weaknesses.
- Taught students remotely via pre-recorded and live video sessions.
- Updated required logs and student documentation to keep records accurate and current.
Prevention and Health Coordinator
Pierce County Aids Foundation
Tacoma, WA
09.2018 - 06.2020
- Rapid HIV Testing
- Conducted HIV/AIDS educational presentations
- Provided safer sex counseling
- Created public health community program
- Lead on organizing events and programs
- Designed community surveys
- Experience with Word Suites and Google Drive
- Conducted community outreach
- Mentored youth
- Designed and developed empowerment programs
- Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with statutory, regulatory and local, state and federal guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
- Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.
- Implemented successful healthcare program through professionalism, quality of care, medical teaching and client satisfaction.
Caregiver
Korean Women's Association
Tacoma, WA
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Provided transportation to doctor's appointments, grocery stores, salons and barbershops.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Shopped for groceries regularly in order to keep house stocked with necessities.
Education
B.A - Liberal Arts
The Evergreen State College
M.A - Museum Studies
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
2021
Skills
- Skills:
- Qualitative Research
- Quantitative research
- Tutoring
- Presentation Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Program management
- Program design
- Customer service
- Data Analysis
- Front desk
- Google Docs
- Grant writing
- Creative writing
- Cash handling
- Public speaking
- Public health
- Leadership
- Data Collection
- Social work
- Motivational interviewing
- Budgeting
- Documentation review
- Administrative Experience
- Strategic Planning
- Analysis skills
- Negotiation
- Contracts
- Google Suite
- Social media management
- Intake
- Safety plans
- Typing
- Childcare
- Management
- Event Planning
- Program Development
- Mentoring
- Meeting facilitation
- Interior Design
- Microsoft Outlook
- Archives management
- Answering and Directing Calls
- Inventory Records Maintenance
- Patron Records Updating
- Facility Maintenance
- Fine Collections
- Telephone Etiquette
- Creative Solutions
- Social Justice
Certification
1. Esthetician 2012
2. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 2014
Timeline
Interior Designer
La-Z-Boy
08.2021 - 04.2022
Intern
The Burke Museum
03.2021 - 09.2021
Writing Tutor
The Evergreen State College
09.2018 - 06.2020
Prevention and Health Coordinator
Pierce County Aids Foundation
09.2018 - 06.2020
Caregiver
Korean Women's Association
01.2015 - 01.2016
B.A - Liberal Arts
The Evergreen State College
M.A - Museum Studies
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
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