Catherine Park
Columbus,Ohio
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Optical Lab Technician
Sunbury Family Eyecare
08.2022 - Current
- Answer phones, schedules patient appointments and other office duties.
- Pulls insurance for patients, and maintains accurate and organized patient records.
- Ensured accurate order fulfillment with meticulous attention to detail throughout the lens creation process, from inputting prescriptions to final inspections.
- Maintained high customer satisfaction with timely delivery of accurately produced prescription lenses.
- Reduced errors and rework by conducting thorough quality checks at multiple stages of the lens production process.
- Optimized workflow efficiency by organizing tools and materials for easy accessibility during the lens fabrication process.
- Identified areas for improvement within laboratory processes, leading to increased accuracy and faster turnaround times for customer orders.
- Assembled eyeglass frames and lenses.
- Enhanced team productivity by fostering a collaborative work environment through clear communication and mutual support.
- Evaluated workplace procedures for efficiency, recommending and implementing changes as needed to ensure optimal lab performance.
- Pay office bills, communicated with Landlord and other maintenance needed.
- When moving offices, I coordinated and implemented steps for a successful move and transition.
Personal Care Assistant
Hopes Hands, LLC
11.2004 - 08.2022
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Adapted quickly to new client situations, building rapport through active listening skills and an empathetic approach towards individual needs.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Fostered open communication between all parties involved in a client''s care plan, resulting in cohesive team efforts and improved client outcomes.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
Interim Youth Director
Covenant Presbyterian Church
07.2016 - 02.2017
- Increased youth engagement by developing and implementing innovative programs tailored to their interests.
- Organized successful fundraising events that increased financial support for youth-focused initiatives significantly.
- Attended staff meetings and submitted announcements to church newsletter and calendar of events to facilitate open communication with church congregation.
- Promoted a safe and inclusive environment for all participants by establishing clear guidelines and behavioral expectations.
- Recruited, developed and encouraged volunteers and parents to provide fellowship and faith building activities for youth.
- Built lasting relationships with youth and parents or guardians.
- Oversaw youth ministry budget and tracked all expenses.
Licensed Realtor Associate
HER Realtors
05.1997 - 01.2000
- Reviewed property listings, interviewed potential clients, accompanied clients to properties and effectively communicated condition of sales.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to maximize sales and attract new clients.
- Prepared homes for client arrivals during open house events and established signage and wayfinding aids.
- Assisted buyers with finding ideal homes by assessing needs, requirements, and budgets.
- Created marketing for Open Houses
- Compiled databases for buyers/sellers
Education
High School Diploma -
Upper Arlington High School
Upper Arlington, OHAssociate of Science - Communications
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZSkills
- Leadership Qualities
- Teamwork orientation
- Open-mindedness
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Collaborative Partnerships
- Fundraising strategies
- Problem-solving abilities
Timeline
Optical Lab Technician
Sunbury Family Eyecare
08.2022 - Current
Interim Youth Director
Covenant Presbyterian Church
07.2016 - 02.2017
Personal Care Assistant
Hopes Hands, LLC
11.2004 - 08.2022
Licensed Realtor Associate
HER Realtors
05.1997 - 01.2000
High School Diploma -
Upper Arlington High School
Associate of Science - Communications
Arizona State University
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