Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Carmea L. Erving

Peoria,IL

Summary

Compassionate and skilled Direct Support Professional with a proven track record at Individual Advocacy Group, enhancing client relationships and promoting positive decision-making. Expertise in behavior redirection and time management, fostering secure environments that empower any individual to thrive. Committed to delivering exceptional client support and building lasting connections.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Direct Support Professional

Individual Advocacy Group
11.2022 - 02.2025

Supported individuals with disabilities in completing daily activities.

Supported upkeep of hygienic and secure household conditions.

Strengthened bonds between clients and their families.

Facilitated positive decision-making in client behavior management.

Sales Associate

Maxies Beauty Supply
02.1997 - 02.2024
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific products.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.

Residential Counselor

Children’s Home
02.2018 - 03.2022

Supported individuals with disabilities in completing daily activities.

Supported upkeep of hygienic and secure household conditions.

Strengthened bonds between clients and their families.

Facilitated positive decision-making in client behavior management.

Education

Early Childhood Care And Education

Illinois Central College
East Peoria, IL

Skills

  • Time management
  • First aid and safety
  • Behavior redirection
  • Client support
  • Compassionate caregiving
  • Relationship building
  • Disability awareness

Certification

CPR & First Aid

Direct Support Professional

Timeline

Direct Support Professional

Individual Advocacy Group
11.2022 - 02.2025

Residential Counselor

Children’s Home
02.2018 - 03.2022

Sales Associate

Maxies Beauty Supply
02.1997 - 02.2024

Early Childhood Care And Education

Illinois Central College
Carmea L. Erving