Dawn Durant
Garden City,MI
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Child Caregiver
Self Employed Services
Garden City, MI
10.2021 - Current
- Maintained detailed records of each child''s developmental milestones, sharing this information with parents regularly.
- Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
- Assisted children with homework assignments, reinforcing concepts learned at school.
- Fostered a love of reading in children by incorporating storytime into daily schedule.
- Encouraged physical activity through outdoor games and sports participation.
- Assisted in toilet training efforts using positive reinforcement strategies.
- Transported children safely to various appointments and extracurricular activities as required.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment by adhering to strict safety guidelines and procedures.
- Promoted creativity in children with engaging arts and crafts projects.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
- Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
- Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
Tow Truck Driver
Nation Wide Towing
Ypsilanti, MI
09.2023 - 05.2025
- Recovered vehicles, completed private tows, and managed involuntary pick-ups on behalf of business and law enforcement professionals.
- Provided reliable transportation for damaged vehicles while minimizing further damage using proper towing techniques.
- Secured vehicle to tow truck and checked all attachments for safe operation.
- Delivered exceptional customer service in high-stress situations, fostering positive relationships with clients and referral sources.
- Collaborated with local law enforcement agencies to safely clear accident scenes and impounded vehicles.
- Advanced company reputation by consistently maintaining professionalism, punctuality, and quality service in all interactions with clients.
- Fastened chains, straps, covers, and binders to secure load during transit.
Package Handler
Amazon
Toledo, OH
07.2019 - 08.2023
- 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.
- Assembled, sealed, and loaded packages into correct trucks.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Verified correct labels and accurate shipping information on packages to avoid shipping to wrong addresses.
- Contributed to increased productivity by working effectively in high-pressure situations.
- Collaborated with other package handlers to provide prompt and accurate delivery of orders.
- Prepared pallets of boxes for easy transportation between customer and storage locations.
Education
No Degree -
Monroe High School
Monroe, MISkills
- Patience and empathy
- Organizational growth
- Reliability and punctuality
- Professional boundaries
- Housekeeping
- Schedule management
- Emergency response
- First aid and CPR certified
- Special needs experience
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Dependable and responsible
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Good decision making
- CPR certification
- Active listening
- Child supervision
- Housekeeping and cleaning
- Child safety
- Emotionally supportive
- Professionalism
- Newborn care
Timeline
Tow Truck Driver
Nation Wide Towing
09.2023 - 05.2025
Private Child Caregiver
Self Employed Services
10.2021 - Current
Package Handler
Amazon
07.2019 - 08.2023
No Degree -
Monroe High School