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Cheri Ress

Oregon,WI

Summary

Eager Paraprofessional always ready and willing to assist fellow employees with job tasks. Handles various duties and assignments. Has a long history working with individuals with disabilities. Accustomed to multitasking and working quickly to meet challenging demands. Adheres to kind and compassionate approach.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Workshop Assistant (Seasonal Position)

Signs By Caitlin
Verona, WI
09.2018 - Current
  • Assisted in prepping wood signs for customers.
  • Fulfilled holiday orders in timely manner to meet shipping deadlines.
  • Packaged orders and prepared them for shipping.
  • Kept work areas clean and organized.

Job Coach/Case Manager

Work Opportunity In Rural Communities, Inc.
Stoughton, WI
09.2018 - 11.2021
  • Identified care needs of individual clients and coordinated job tasks based on client's needs.
  • Managed caseload of 5 clients.
  • Observed client's progress, reviewed and revised to meet any changing needs at their job site.
  • Assisted with modifications to help clients work toward independence in their job.

Owner/Director

While You’re Out Babysitting, LLC
Madison , WI
10.2004 - 04.2018
  • Recruited well-qualified job applicants to boost agency success.
  • Placed pre-screened, pre-interviewed and background checked sitters with families.
  • Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation.
  • Evaluated sitters based on family feedback surveys and offered guidance to enhance family and sitter experience.
  • Engaged with parents and sitters to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
  • Communicated with parents regarding child's behavior, daily activities and concerns via daily report from sitter.
  • Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Set and maintained schedule for 25+ sitting jobs per week. Sent job confirmations and follow-up emails to both client and sitter as it pertained to event.
  • Provided craft and activity bags for each sitter to take with them for every sitting job.

Job Coach

Work Opportunity In Rural Communities, Inc
Stoughton, WI
05.2000 - 01.2003
  • Identified care needs of individual clients and coordinated job tasks based on client's needs.
  • Managed caseload of 5 clients.
  • Observed client's progress, reviewed and revised to meet any changing needs at their job site.
  • Assisted with modifications to help clients work toward independence in their job.

Education

Associate Degree - Human Services

Madison Area Technical College
Madison, WI

Skills

  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Time Management
  • Child Safety
  • Parent Interaction
  • Praise and Encouragement

Timeline

Workshop Assistant (Seasonal Position)

Signs By Caitlin
09.2018 - Current

Job Coach/Case Manager

Work Opportunity In Rural Communities, Inc.
09.2018 - 11.2021

Owner/Director

While You’re Out Babysitting, LLC
10.2004 - 04.2018

Job Coach

Work Opportunity In Rural Communities, Inc
05.2000 - 01.2003

Associate Degree - Human Services

Madison Area Technical College
Cheri Ress