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Dana Malone

Columbia ,MD

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Bus Aide

AACPS
Pasadena , MD
09.2021 - Current
  • Supervised students and maintained discipline on bus to reduce driver distraction.
  • Partnered with bus driver to load and unload special needs students and equipment for safe departure and arrival.
  • Completed daily attendance logs for all routes.
  • Helped students with physical and mental disabilities to board, disembark and ride bus.
  • Placed special needs students in designated seats and fastened and secured seat belts before departure to reduce risk of injury.
  • Used appropriate restraint devices and procedures.

Receptionist/Direct Support Professional

Humanim
Columbia , MD
04.2019 - 09.2021
  • Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
  • Maintained record of daily individual activities, behaviors and pertinent incidents for patient analysis and assessment.
  • Promoted community integration by providing extensive physical, emotional and social support.
  • Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
  • Helped clients manage and reach individual goals, supporting independent progression and social skills.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Managed multi-line phone system directing individuals to desired personnel and providing general information about operations.
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
  • Scheduled and confirmed appointments and meetings for senior management team.

Teacher's Assistant

Meade Middle School
Hanover, MD
06.2016 - 06.2018

Helped teachers recognize learning issues evidenced in one-to-one support instruction.

  • Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
  • Assisted lead teachers with lesson plan creation and materials development .
  • Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.

Member Service Specialist

Sam’s Club
Laurel, MD
09.2012 - 05.2018
  • Promoted superior experience by addressing customer concerns, demonstrating empathy and resolving problems swiftly.
  • Responded proactively and positively to rapid change.
  • Met customer call guidelines for service levels, handle time and productivity.
  • Resolved concerns with products or services to help with retention and drive sales.
  • Completed training and worked effectively under high-pressure client services environments.
  • Delivered prompt service to prioritize customer needs.

Teacher's Assistant

Severn Oaks Elementary
Severn, MD
08.2014 - 09.2015
  • Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper and crayons.
  • Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
  • Reviewed lesson material with students individually or in small groups.
  • Helped teachers recognize learning issues evidenced in one-to-one support instruction.

Cashier

Giant Food Stores
Laurel, MD
08.2009 - 04.2011
  • Collected and authorized payments of guests.
  • Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
  • Monitored self-checkout systems and provided assistance or intervention where required.
  • Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
  • Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
  • Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.

Summer Front Dest Receptionist

Laurel Boys & Girls Club
Laurel , MD
06.2009 - 08.2010
  • Maintained files and records by implementing effective filing systems that boosted efficiency and organization.
  • Answered multi-line phone system to respond to inquiries and transfer calls to correct departments and personnel.
  • Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
  • Transcribed phone messages and relayed to appropriate personnel.

Summer Camp Counselor

Laurel Boys & Girls Club
Laurel, MD
06.2006 - 10.2008
  • Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
  • Implemented camp activities fostering physical, social and emotional growth.
  • Organized and guided group activities by leading, coaching and participating with campers.
  • Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and safety.

Education

Prince George's Community College
Upper Marlboro, MD

High School Diploma -

Laurel High School
Laurel, MD
05-2008

Skills

  • Documentation skills
  • Special needs understanding
  • Restraint requirements
  • Data entry
  • Flexible & Adaptable
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Courteous demeanor

Timeline

Bus Aide

AACPS
09.2021 - Current

Receptionist/Direct Support Professional

Humanim
04.2019 - 09.2021

Teacher's Assistant

Meade Middle School
06.2016 - 06.2018

Teacher's Assistant

Severn Oaks Elementary
08.2014 - 09.2015

Member Service Specialist

Sam’s Club
09.2012 - 05.2018

Cashier

Giant Food Stores
08.2009 - 04.2011

Summer Front Dest Receptionist

Laurel Boys & Girls Club
06.2009 - 08.2010

Summer Camp Counselor

Laurel Boys & Girls Club
06.2006 - 10.2008

Prince George's Community College

High School Diploma -

Laurel High School