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Cynthia Mavin

Dover

Summary

Dedicated professional with extensive experience as a Vision Aide at ECO-ESC, skilled in relationship building and active listening. Successfully enhanced student engagement through tailored educational support and Braille instruction. Proven ability to resolve conflicts and improve customer satisfaction in high-pressure environments, leveraging strong problem resolution and critical thinking skills.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Vision Aide and Tutor

ECO-ESC
08.2023 - 05.2025
  • Assisted student with severe visual impairments and autism to all classes, field trips, and work programs
  • Prepared student's materials in Braille
  • Guided him in all his academics and lab work
  • Built a very trusting relationship with him over the years

Direct Support Professional Caregiver

Life Bridge Services
01.2021 - 08.2023
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, daily activities, incidents, and relevant observations to ensure continuity of care across team members.
  • Improved client quality of life by providing assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting assistance.
  • Provided reliable transportation for clients to attend medical appointments, social outings, or other community-based events as needed.
  • Managed medications for clients, ensuring proper dosages were taken on schedule and any side effects were promptly reported to healthcare professionals.
  • Established trust-based relationships with clients by consistently demonstrating respect, empathy, reliability, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.

Vision Aide/Tutor, Special Needs Student

ECO-ESC
10.2012 - 05.2021
  • Offered caring companionship and emotional support as well as educational assistance.
  • Facilitated recreational activities tailored to individual student abilities, promoting social engagement and mental stimulation during Gym class.
  • Established trusting relationship with student through consistent reliability and genuine empathy towards his unique situations.
  • Learned Braille in order to teach him.
  • Prepared all his work K-8th grades in Braille and assisted him in each of his classes.
  • Supported children's development by encouraging teamwork and understanding of others.

Customer Service Representative and Samples Dept.

Saint-Gobain BayForm
01.1996 - 09.2006
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
  • Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
  • Handled escalated calls efficiently, finding satisfactory resolutions for both customers and the company alike.
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
  • Developed strong product knowledge to provide informed recommendations based on individual customer needs.
  • Provided coaching and mentoring to new hires, contributing to their successful integration into the team.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Education

Ohio University
Athens, OH
05-1987

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Active listening
  • Critical thinking
  • Data entry
  • Customer relations
  • Problem resolution
  • Relationship building
  • Call center experience
  • Computer proficiency
  • Complaint handling
  • Professional telephone demeanor
  • Follow-up skills
  • Product knowledge

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 3 staff members.

Certification

BSED 1-8th grades

Teaching License

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Vision Aide and Tutor

ECO-ESC
08.2023 - 05.2025

Direct Support Professional Caregiver

Life Bridge Services
01.2021 - 08.2023

Vision Aide/Tutor, Special Needs Student

ECO-ESC
10.2012 - 05.2021

Customer Service Representative and Samples Dept.

Saint-Gobain BayForm
01.1996 - 09.2006

Bachelor of Science - Education

Ohio University