Dependable associate with a strong background in team collaboration and customer service. Known for effective communication and conflict resolution skills, I am ready to enhance your business operations and ensure customer satisfaction.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate
Aldi Foods
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
03.2020 - Current
Cultivated relationships with customers by delivering exceptional service, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
Identified customer needs promptly and efficiently, enabling tailored service and enhancing customer experience.
Operated cash register and handled customer transactions efficiently.
Supported management in daily operations, contributing to improved store efficiency and enhanced service quality.
Trained new associates on store operations, policies, and procedures.
Collaborated with team members to ensure store cleanliness and safety standards.
Stocked shelves to maintain organized displays and enhance shopping experience. with merchandise and ensured product displays were neat and orderly.
Organized backroom areas to maintain a clean and organized work environment.
Handled multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment to support store operations. simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
Paraprofessional
Dubuque Community Sch District
Dubuque, Iowa
01.2015 - 03.2021
Supported students throughout academic instruction and assignments.
Guided students in classroom, enhancing understanding and engagement.
Supervised students in classrooms, halls, cafeterias, school yards, and gymnasiums, or on field trips.
Provided safe transportation for students in a 15-passenger van for field trips and events.
Utilized effective communication strategies when interacting with diverse populations.
Facilitated open dialogue with students to encourage expression of thoughts and feelings.
Monitored student behavior, offering timely guidance to support positive outcomes.
Collaborated with staff to implement individualized education plans.
Maintained a safe and supportive learning environment for all students.
Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
Offered students personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support.
Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
Attended professional development workshops related to job responsibilities.
Facilitated development of organizational and study skills, empowering students to achieve academic success.
Materials Mgmt, C.N.A, Therapy Tech
Unity Point Finley Hospital
Dubuque, Iowa
01.2000 - 09.2015
providing patient transport with 15-passenger van
Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
Facilitated activities of daily living, enhancing personal hygiene, feeding, and ambulation for improved patient independence.
Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
Maintained stocked medical supply room and patient rooms to ensure timely access to necessary supplies and equipment.
Assisted therapists with patient exercises and rehabilitation techniques.
Maintained inventory of therapy materials and ordered replacements.
Provided guidance to individuals in developing skills for independent living that will enable them to function more independently at home or in a community setting.
Provided direct patient care and assisted therapists with therapeutic exercises, activities and treatments.
Assisted in setup of treatment areas for patients, including mobilization equipment and other materials.
Promoted positive relationships between staff members, families and caregivers and clients through effective communication techniques.
Assisted with preparation of patient charts for review by the clinical team.
Performed clerical duties such as filing paperwork, scheduling appointments, maintaining records and data entry.
Facilitated basic medical interventions such as changing wound dressings and observing vital signs.
Monitored patients' physical responses to therapy interventions, promptly communicating changes to therapist or RN to inform care decisions.
Ensured cleanliness and sanitation of therapy areas and equipment.
Implemented and monitored modalities as directed by physical therapist, including heat and cold packs, ultrasound, and electrical stimulation.
Conducted intake interviews with new patients to complete forms and obtain treatment history.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dubuque Senior High School
Dubuque, IA
05-1988
Skills
Compliance standards
Customer service
Conflict resolution
Team collaboration
Safety procedures
Dependable and responsible
Problem-solving
Decision-making
Effective communication
HIPAA compliance
Accomplishments
Received 2 consecutive C.A.R.E. Service Champion awards. Presented for being the best version of U.S. for our customers at ALDI. Voted on by my coworkers.