To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills that contribute to the organization's success.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Server/Bartender
Avuncular Bob's TBar Inn
07.2023 - Current
Arranged and prepared tables for customers to offer memorable experiences to guests and foster repeat business
Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer
Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information
Leasing Manager
55 Resort at Water Valley
05.2021 - 07.2023
Provide excellent customer service to everyone who walks into building
Conducted property showings to highlight features, answer questions, and redirect concerns to close contracts
Collected, completed, and processed lease applications
Establish key relationships with potential leasers and renters
Organize services, welcome packets and paperwork for new tenants
Customer Service
Dairy Queen
01.1996 - 01.2022
Provide stellar customer service
Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer
Assist with training new employees
Social Services Assistant
The Suites of Fort Collins/The Center at Rock Creek
08.2017 - 05.2021
Lead care conferences with guests, their families and facility staff on one's progress
Plan safe discharges for guests to return to their home in community
Provide community resources to guests and their families
Assist as needed throughout facility to ensure safety of all guests
Developed and maintained relationships with guest, community organizations and agencies
Care Manager
Home Instead Senior Care
06.2014 - 08.2017
Conduct Care Consultations with prospect clients and families to discuss services
Established and maintained relationships with clients, families and community partners to coordinate services to meet client's needs
Evaluated clients progress and adjusted service plans to address areas of concern
Assessed clients and developed plans to meet needs
Service Coordinator
01.2012 - 06.2014
Established clients and caregivers
Work with Care Managers to oversee/ensure client care
Organize monthly scheduling for staff and clients of 300+
Communication with clients and families
Caregiver
04.2011 - 01.2012
Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship
Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager
Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming
Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship
Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping
Bookseller/Café Lead
Barnes and Noble Booksellers
01.2009 - 01.2011
Restocked shelves and kept store displays attractive and organized to drive sales
Applied interpersonal and communication skills to establish selling relationship with customers
Managed efficient cash register operations
Assistant Director of Childcare
YWCA of Black Hawk County
08.2004 - 08.2009
Supervised and managed team of childcare professionals to guarantee highest standards of care
Recruited, selected, and retained high-quality staff to reduce turnover and foster stability
Developed relationships with community organizations to provide additional resources and services to families
Interim Childcare Director
YWCA
01.2007 - 01.2008
Evaluated staff and offered guidance to enhance knowledge, skills, and professional development to optimize learning environment
Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements
Resident Counselor
REM-Leadway
12.1997 - 01.2005
Assist residents to enhance daily living skills and promote independence
Encourage social skills amongst residents within community
Developed and maintained relationships with families to promote positive living environment for residents
Helped establish safety policies and well-being for residents
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Leisure, Youth and Human Services
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA
05.2004
Skills
Guest Relations Management
Sales Techniques
Guest Flow
Rehabilitation Enhancement
Patient Histories
Caseload Management
Workflow Coordination
Strong Ethics
Monetary Transactions
Understanding Customer Needs
Timeline
Server/Bartender
Avuncular Bob's TBar Inn
07.2023 - Current
Leasing Manager
55 Resort at Water Valley
05.2021 - 07.2023
Social Services Assistant
The Suites of Fort Collins/The Center at Rock Creek
08.2017 - 05.2021
Care Manager
Home Instead Senior Care
06.2014 - 08.2017
Service Coordinator
01.2012 - 06.2014
Caregiver
04.2011 - 01.2012
Bookseller/Café Lead
Barnes and Noble Booksellers
01.2009 - 01.2011
Interim Childcare Director
YWCA
01.2007 - 01.2008
Assistant Director of Childcare
YWCA of Black Hawk County
08.2004 - 08.2009
Resident Counselor
REM-Leadway
12.1997 - 01.2005
Customer Service
Dairy Queen
01.1996 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Leisure, Youth and Human Services