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Dara Blanding

Newark,NJ

Summary

Experienced with maintaining accurate records and handling various office tasks efficiently. Utilizes strong organizational skills and attention to detail to manage daily administrative duties. Knowledge of office software and document management systems, ensuring effective support for team operations.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Homemaker

Home Business
01.2006 - 01.2008
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Waitress/Table Busser

Forest Hill Field Club
06.2009 - 07.2009
  • Handled high-pressure situations with composure, maintaining excellent service standards even during busy shifts.
  • Exhibited strong multitasking abilities, balancing multiple tables and orders while delivering prompt service.
  • Maintained clean and welcoming dining environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
  • Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.

Homemaker

Home Business
08.2009 - 11.2013
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Sales Associate

G By Guess
11.2013 - 11.2014
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.

Package Handler

Fed Ex Ground
12.2014 - 02.2015
  • Followed safety regulations to maintain safe work environment.
  • Improved package handling efficiency by implementing proper sorting and organizing techniques.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to company policies and guidelines for proper lifting techniques.
  • Reduced damage rates for packages through careful handling and adherence to safety protocols.

Picker Packer

Tiffany & Company
10.2015 - 12.2015
  • Enhanced order accuracy by carefully picking and packing items per customer specifications.
  • Printed labels, packaged boxes, and loaded into outbound containers.
  • Pulled orders quickly to maintain demanding productivity goals.
  • Took on extra hours and shifts during busy periods to meet tight shipping deadlines.

Guest Service Usher

Prudential Center Arena
01.2016 - 07.2017
  • Maintained open lines of communication with management regarding any potential concerns or areas for improvement related to guest experiences at the venue.
  • Promoted venue events and upsold additional services such as VIP packages to enhance the overall guest experience.
  • Streamlined guest check-in process for improved efficiency and reduced wait times.
  • Assisted in the training and onboarding of new staff members, sharing expertise and knowledge to ensure their success in the role.

Delivery Driver

Top Tier Logistics LLC
08.2017 - 11.2017
  • Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices.
  • Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate deliveries of products.
  • Read maps, followed oral, and written instructions and used GPS technology to make deliveries.
  • Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.

Childcare Assistant Teacher

Bumble Bee Daycare
06.2018 - 08.2018
  • Assisted in maintaining a clean and orderly classroom environment, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations while supporting an optimal learning space for students.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Assisted lead teacher with snack time, arts and crafts and putting children down for naps.
  • Communicated regularly with parents about daily activities and behaviors.
  • Served as a reliable source of support for lead teacher during times of absence or need for additional assistance in the classroom.
  • Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication, fostering trust and collaboration for their child''s development.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
  • Contributed to a safe and nurturing environment by closely monitoring children during indoor and outdoor playtime sessions.
  • Collaborated effectively with fellow teachers to share best practices and coordinate activities across classrooms in the childcare center.
  • Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.

Housekeeping Room Attendant

Lexington Hotel-Autograph Collection
08.2019 - 02.2020
  • Removed bed sheets and towels from rooms and pre-treated stains to maintain and restore linen condition.
  • Replaced used towels and other bathroom amenities such as shampoo, paper towels, and soap.
  • Enhanced guest satisfaction by maintaining clean and well-stocked rooms in a timely manner.
  • Sanitized all kitchen surfaces, wiped down cabinets, and swept and mopped floors

Cashier Team Lead

Rite Aide Pharmacy
11.2019 - 11.2020
  • Performed store opening, closing, and shift-change actions and kept accurate shift-change logs.
  • Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
  • Communicated with customers and team members to solve problems.
  • Processed both cash and card purchases and returns.
  • Worked extra shifts during busy periods and covered for call-in employees to maintain service levels.
  • Trained, mentored, and developed new cashiers with positive and encouraging techniques to maximize performance and team contributions.
  • Developed strong relationships with repeat customers through friendly service interactions.
  • Trained team members on cash register operation and cash handling.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.

Clerk

United States Postal Service
12.2020 - Current
  • Mail processing

Education

No Degree - Healthcare Management

Ultimate Medical Academy-Tampa
Tampa, FL

Medical Assistant Certification - Medical Assistant

Drake College Of Business
Elizabeth, NJ
06-2010

High School Diploma -

West Side High School
Newark, NJ
06-2005

Skills

  • Data entry
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Clerical Experience
  • Computer Operation
  • Typing
  • Administrative Experience
  • Word Processing
  • Medical Billing
  • Medical Coding
  • Medical Terminology
  • Medical Scheduling
  • ICD-10
  • Medical Office Experience
  • Medical Receptionist
  • Insurance Verification
  • Customer service
  • Microsoft Word
  • Anatomy Knowledge
  • Medical Records
  • CPT Coding
  • QuickBooks
  • Patient Care
  • Experience Administering Injections
  • ICD-9
  • HIPAA
  • Driving
  • Communication skills
  • Commercial driving
  • Laboratory Experience
  • EMR Systems
  • ICD Coding
  • Phone Etiquette
  • Physiology Knowledge
  • Leadership
  • Cash register
  • Cash handling
  • Healthcare management
  • Telephone etiquette
  • Customer satisfaction
  • Cash management
  • File maintenance
  • Processing mail
  • Mail handling
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Time management
  • Product packaging
  • Order picking
  • Warehouse safety
  • Labeling and tagging
  • Loading and unloading
  • Packing accuracy

Certification

  • SORA
  • Driver's License
  • Passenger Endorsement
  • Non-CDL Class C

Additional Information

Have driving delivery job experience

Personal Information

Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

RemoteOn-SiteHybrid

Timeline

Clerk

United States Postal Service
12.2020 - Current

Cashier Team Lead

Rite Aide Pharmacy
11.2019 - 11.2020

Housekeeping Room Attendant

Lexington Hotel-Autograph Collection
08.2019 - 02.2020

Childcare Assistant Teacher

Bumble Bee Daycare
06.2018 - 08.2018

Delivery Driver

Top Tier Logistics LLC
08.2017 - 11.2017

Guest Service Usher

Prudential Center Arena
01.2016 - 07.2017

Picker Packer

Tiffany & Company
10.2015 - 12.2015

Package Handler

Fed Ex Ground
12.2014 - 02.2015

Sales Associate

G By Guess
11.2013 - 11.2014

Homemaker

Home Business
08.2009 - 11.2013

Waitress/Table Busser

Forest Hill Field Club
06.2009 - 07.2009

Homemaker

Home Business
01.2006 - 01.2008

No Degree - Healthcare Management

Ultimate Medical Academy-Tampa

Medical Assistant Certification - Medical Assistant

Drake College Of Business

High School Diploma -

West Side High School

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