I have worked with multiple different personalities and cultures of people. I have experience in the recovery way of life. Both in addiction and out of addiction. I can and am willing to work with people to bring solutions to the surface. I believe everyone deserves to be heard and given a chance. I love to volunteer in the community. Both the recovery, oxford and every day communities.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Outreach Worker
Oxford House Inc
Silver Spring, Maryland
10.2023 - 04.2025
Collaborated with community partners to coordinate services for clients.
Assisted clients in navigating various community resources and services.
Participated in team meetings regarding program goals and objectives.
Coordinated activities within the sober living environment that encouraged positive behavior change among residents.
Opening and Closing new and old houses for members to live in.
Reaching out to the community and informing them what Oxford House is.
Bakery Clerk
Fred Meyer
Bremerton, WA
02.2023 - 10.2023
Provided excellent customer service to foster satisfaction and loyalty.
Packaged bakery items and purchases in boxes and bags for customer carrying convenience.
Used bread slicers and other bakery equipment to handle high-volume operations needs.
Bake and prepair items for the next day.
Arranged baked goods in attractive displays inside bakery cases to increase sales.
Labeled bakery items by inputting data into digital weighing machine.
Pick up
Fred Meyer
, WA
12.2020 - 02.2023
Transported and safely delivered items to prevent damage or loss.
Handled merchandise in accordance with product handling standards.
Handled customer service complaints with utmost professionalism and knowledgeable responses to maintain trust and company loyalty.
Secured and stored items until customer pickup.
Maintained positive relationships with grocery store personnel by being consistently professional and friendly.
Completed pickup and shopping orders for customers within local area.
Asked store associates for help locating missing products.
Greeted customers and answered product or service questions.
Sales Associate
Vapor Gear
Lakewood, WA
04.2018 - 10.2020
Balanced sales, reconciled cash and made bank deposits to facilitate opening and closing duties.
Managed inventory tracking and physical inventory counts to minimize loss.
Completed thorough opening, closing and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
Prepared orders that came in as online orders.
Changes and helped customers with coils and juice.
Engaged with all different groups of people.
Sales Associate
Callow Vapor
Bremerton, WA
08.2016 - 04.2018
Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
Provided excellent customer service to foster satisfaction and loyalty.
Placed orders.
Change coils and assisted customers with their products.
Screen Printer and Sales
Tribal Prints Etc.
Neah Bay, WA
04.2009 - 09.2010
Prepared machines for printing and operated one-and two-color printing presses, platemakers, hydraulic paper cutters and digital printers and copiers.
Kept track of daily orders and shipments.
Worked with clients to design custom prints including images and color.
Removed printed products from printing machines manually or via hand trucks or power lifts and transitioned material to drying and finishing or storage areas.
Tracked and organized warehouse inventory and accepted and stocked paper and supplies for shipments.
Adjusted temperature controls of ovens and other heating equipment.
Sold product at events.
Bartender
The Cove Restaurant and Lounge
Sekiu, WA
04.2008 - 11.2008
Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
Mixed and served both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for patrons by following standard recipes and procedures.
Checked identification of guests to verify age requirements for alcohol purchase.
Prepared cocktails from bar recipes and served wine, draft and bottled beer.
Managed bar area, cocktail design and menu and handled inventory, regulation compliance and customer relationships.
Trained new bartenders on drink preparation and upselling techniques.
Recommended food and drinks to patrons based on preference, pairings and special promotions.
Maintained clean and well-organized kitchen areas to promote efficiency.
Sanitized counters and wiped down surfaces following food preparation to prevent cross-contamination from raw meats.
Kept track of bar tabs and transferred open tabs to dining area for wait staff.
Prepared bar food as ordered.
Waited on and cleaned tables as needed.
Home Care Aide
Olympic Community Action
Neah Bay, WA
09.2006 - 02.2008
Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
Prepared high-quality nutritious meals for patients to promote better overall health and improve eating habits.
Education
High School Diploma -
Neah Bay High School
Neah Bay, WA
06.2000
Basic
Olympic College
Bremerton, WA
Skills
BalancesBalance
Telephone Etiquette
Verbal and Written Communication
Community Events
Relationship Management
Rehousing
Relationship Building
Microsoft Access
Creativity
Problem solving
Flexibility
Certification
CCAR Center of Addiction Recovery Training October 2023