Carissa C Shafer
Port Townsend,WA
Summary
Compassionate caregiver with a strong background in patient care, health monitoring, and medication administration. Developed and implemented individualized care plans while engaging patients in enriching activities, such as concerts and outdoor adventures. Transitioned from a successful career in Fire & Security Sales to focus on delivering high-quality care. Seeking a collaborative and positive work environment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver, Special Needs
DSHS SEIU COPES/CDWA
Federal Way, Washington
07.2011 - Current
- Received training from Harborview ICU and neurological rehabilitation for home care of comatose patients on life support.
- Assisted client with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and adherence to personal hygiene standards.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet specific client needs and preferences.
- Communicated updates and care strategies to families and healthcare professionals, fostering collaboration on client care.
Sales Representative Team Leader
Meridian Security & Electric Inc.
Kent, Washington
03.2010 - 09.2010
- Developed key customer relationships including commercial bid & estimating to increase sales.
- Developed sales strategies aligned with market trends and client needs.
- Coordinated client meetings to discuss Security & Fire solutions and services Commercial & Residential
Outside Sales Associate
Mountain Alarm - Fire Protection Service Corp
Tacoma, Washington
06.2009 - 03.2010
- Conducted on-site evaluations to assess fire safety compliance requirements.
- Collaborated with installation teams to ensure timely service delivery.
- Conducted presentations and demos for clients to promote company offerings.
- Met regularly with management team members to review performance metrics.
- Utilized effective communication skills when interacting with potential customers via email, phone calls, or in-person meetings.
Education
High School Diploma -
Quilcene High School
Quilcene, WA06-1996
Skills
- Patient care
- Care plan development
- Life support care
- Health monitoring
- Medication administration
- Client assessment
- Sales expertise
- Brand promotion
- Customer needs assessment
- Contract preparation
- Cold calling
- Customer engagement
- Business development
Timeline
Caregiver, Special Needs
DSHS SEIU COPES/CDWA
07.2011 - Current
Sales Representative Team Leader
Meridian Security & Electric Inc.
03.2010 - 09.2010
Outside Sales Associate
Mountain Alarm - Fire Protection Service Corp
06.2009 - 03.2010
High School Diploma -
Quilcene High School