Dachell Calder
Washington DC
Summary
Experienced professional with an expertise in sales, assisted living, security, and recently certified DOT Flagging. Looking to apply this varied skill set in a challenging environment.
Qualified Security Officer with experience maintaining safety for campus grounds and facilities. Talented at roving control and entrance control. Successfully remains calm in high-pressure situations and interactions with difficult individuals.
Kind and knowledgeable Childcare Provider well-versed in maintaining safe and nurturing environments for children. Comfortable caring for individuals of varying ages. Excellent communicator with good organizational, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Childcare Worker
Story Time Kids
Washington
12.2022 - 05.2025
- Administered first aid when necessary or requested by parents and guardians.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations related to childcare facilities.
- Facilitated group activities designed to promote socialization among peers.
- Supervised and monitored the safety of children in my care.
- Provided individual attention to each child while encouraging self-confidence through positive reinforcement.
- Assisted with feeding infants and toddlers during meal times.
- Organized age-appropriate activities such as games, crafts, music, and outdoor play.
Community Living Assistant
Advoserv
Fairfax
08.2018 - 10.2022
- Worked directly with disabled and intellectually challenged patients to ensure their safety and well-being
- Supervise daily living activities in the community and within the patient’s home
- Bathing and dressing patients
- Support patients by providing housekeeping and laundry services; shopping for food and other household requirements
- Prepare and serve meals and snacks
- Organization of schedules, appointments, and record keeping of daily activities
- Connected individuals with relevant community resources and coordinated referrals.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with patients by successfully resolving issues and responding promptly to phone inquiries.
- Prepared patients for self-management and decision-making responsibilities.
- Worked closely with disabled or impoverished individuals to locate helpful financial resources and community programs.
- Guided clients through transition to independent living within community.
Unarmed Security Guard
CES Security
Washington
07.2015 - 05.2017
- Secures premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points; permitting entry
- Prevents losses and damage by reporting irregularities; informing violators of policy and procedures; restraining trespassers
- Completes reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities; interviewing witnesses; obtaining signatures
- Authorize the entrance of employees and visitors, ensuring that their credentials are in order.
- Wrote reports outlining thefts, unauthorized access violations or other unusual occurrences to help support later criminal or civil actions.
- Protected entrances by scanning individuals and bags via manual checks or x-ray machinery.
- Checked and secured building areas during off-hours to prevent entry by unauthorized individuals.
- Patrolled large commercial facility on irregular schedule to look for suspicious activities.
Cashier
Harris Teeter
Washington
09.2012 - 05.2014
- Count money in cash drawers at the beginning and end of shifts to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change
- Issue change, receipts, refunds, or tickets
- Redeem stamps and coupons
- Resolve customer complaints, guide them and provide relevant information
- Keep reports of transactions
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
Education
Child Development
Care Courses
04.2022 - 12.2022
ATSSA Flagger Certification -
University Of District
Washington DC 11.2019
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Nursing Assistant
The Nursing Assistant Academy
Riverdale, MD06-2018
High School Diploma -
Luke C. Moore Academy
Washington, DC, Columbia06.2010
Skills
- Customer Service
- Client Assistance Referrals
- Safety and Risk Assessments
- Report Writing
- CCTV Surveillance
- First Aid and CPR Certified
- Electronic Surveillance
- Child supervision
- Patient support
- Time management
References
Brandi Forte (202) 753-7070
Deki Blair (202) 295-7702
De’Angela Boone (301) 605-5142
Timeline
Childcare Worker
Story Time Kids
12.2022 - 05.2025
Child Development
Care Courses
04.2022 - 12.2022
Community Living Assistant
Advoserv
08.2018 - 10.2022
Unarmed Security Guard
CES Security
07.2015 - 05.2017
Cashier
Harris Teeter
09.2012 - 05.2014
ATSSA Flagger Certification -
University Of District
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Nursing Assistant
The Nursing Assistant Academy
High School Diploma -
Luke C. Moore Academy