Christy G Carlson
Kelso
Summary
Highly motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure, and consistently continues to grow and learn.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Lifeworks
Longview
11.2024 - Current
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities and personal care.
- Supported clients in community integration and socialization activities.
- Monitored client health and reported changes to supervisors.
- Collaborated with team members to address client needs effectively.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Implemented behavior support plans in accordance with guidelines.
Wildland Firefighter
Cowlitz county fire district #5
Kalama
06.2024 - 10.2024
- Responded rapidly to wildland fire emergencies in diverse environments.
- Operated firefighting equipment and tools safely and effectively.
- Participated in controlled burns to reduce fuel loads and prevent wildfires.
- Collaborated with team members during fire suppression operations for safety.
- Maintained equipment and gear to ensure readiness and reliability on site.
- Conducted mop-up operations to extinguish remaining hot spots and reduce the risk of further spread.
- Attended daily briefings with crew members to discuss strategy for upcoming shifts.
- Monitored weather conditions to determine potential impacts on fire behavior.
- Operated pumps connected to high-pressure hoses.
Mentor
Horse warriors
Thayne
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Facilitated mentorship sessions for participants in equine therapy programs.
- Developed training materials to enhance participant understanding of horse care.
- Guided individuals in building confidence and communication skills through horse interactions.
- Collaborated with staff to create safe and supportive learning environments.
- Organized workshops focused on leadership and teamwork using horses as a medium.
- Monitored participant progress and provided constructive feedback on their development.
- Engaged with volunteers to ensure effective support for program activities and needs.
- Mentored individuals on professional development topics such as communication skills, problem-solving and goal setting.
- Encouraged open dialogue between mentor and mentee pairs to promote trust, respect and understanding of different perspectives.
- Created an atmosphere of mutual learning by offering constructive criticism in a supportive environment.
- Acted as a role model, demonstrating professionalism, ethical behavior, and a positive attitude in all interactions.
- Collaborated with other mentors and professionals to share best practices and enhance the mentoring program's effectiveness.
Deli Clerk
Broulim's
Afton
07.2020 - 05.2022
- Prepared and sliced meats and cheeses for customer orders.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of deli display cases.
- Assisted customers by providing product information and recommendations.
- Operated kitchen equipment such as slicers and scales safely.
- Collaborated with team members to manage busy service periods.
- Followed food safety protocols to ensure product quality and safety.
- Weighed, wrapped, and labeled meats, cheeses, salads, sandwiches. for customers' orders.
- Trained new employees on proper handling of food, safety protocols, and customer service techniques.
- Adhered to health regulations regarding food handling and sanitation standards.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Health And Physical Fitness
Waldorf College
Forest City, IASkills
- Client support
- Health monitoring
- Behavior management
- Wildland fire prevention
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Activity planning
- Community engagement
- Safety compliance
- Multitasking and organization
- Report writing
- Weather monitoring
- Public safety communication
- First aid certified
- Team collaboration
- Emergency response
- Customer service
- All-terrain vehicle operation
- Chainsaw operation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Lifeworks
11.2024 - Current
Wildland Firefighter
Cowlitz county fire district #5
06.2024 - 10.2024
Mentor
Horse warriors
06.2022 - 07.2023
Deli Clerk
Broulim's
07.2020 - 05.2022
Some College (No Degree) - Health And Physical Fitness
Waldorf College