Driven by a commitment to community advocacy and policy development, I excelled at Domestic Violence Shelter, enhancing partnerships and service access. Leveraging adaptability and critical thinking, I spearheaded initiatives that significantly improved client outcomes and operational efficiency, embodying a results-oriented approach with a blend of strategic leadership and compassionate mentorship.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Advocate
Domestic Violence Shelter
01.2024 - Current
Worked effectively with fellow team members to coordinate effective solutions to any question or concern.
Made referrals to appropriate services, following up to confirm patients received access to required care.
Assisted individuals in navigating processes and procedures to resolve issues, understand rights and express views.
Maintained positive relationships with community to build and nurture dynamic partnerships.
Greeted and welcomed new patients, assisting with orientation of programming schedule and rules.
Assisted with applications and collected required paperwork to help individuals register for supportive services.
Assisted partners by maintaining and growing firm's local presence within community.
Worked with community to increase local firm's presence and assisted partners with reputation management and branding.
Kept up-to-date on case progress by frequently reviewing records and reporting findings to clients.
Answered telephone and coordinated meetings and conferences.
Attended Sart meetings monthly to further my education on sexual assaults
Provided confidential counseling
Conducted meetings to educate about Domestic Violence
Sales Associate
General RV
08.2022 - 12.2023
Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
Recommended complementary purchases to customers, increasing revenue.
Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
President
Always An Occasion Florist
04.2009 - 10.2020
Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
Supported project management team for optimal performance.
Reduced operational costs through strategic cost management initiatives.
Monitored financial performance and implemented measures to enforce compliance with budgetary standards.
Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.
Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability.
Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve product offerings.
Substitute Teacher
Polk County School Board
09.2019 - 06.2020
Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
Developed creative instructional strategies to keep students engaged and motivated.
Developed lesson plans to align with grade-level standards and objectives.
Sales Associate
Jenkins Chevrolet
09.2015 - 03.2016
Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
Conducted product demonstrations to highlight features and redirect objections to positive aspects.
Property Manager
Dawn Star Properties,Inc
07.1999 - 10.2011
Verified income, assets, and expenses, and completed file tracking sheet for each applicant.
Coordinated with janitorial and engineering staff on maintenance and upkeep.
Completed final move-out walk-throughs with tenants to identify required repairs.
Introduced prospective tenants to types of units available and performed tours of premises.
Handled tenant complaints promptly and appropriately, calling in repairmen, and other support services.
Maintained original leases and renewal documents in digital and hardcopy format for property management office.
Followed up on delinquent tenants and coordinated collection procedures.
Collected and maintained careful records of rental payments and payment dates.
Decor Specialist
Dawn Star Painting
06.1994 - 03.1999
Prepared sketches, perspectives or detailed plans showing color schemes, furniture, furnishings and wall décor for interior design projects.
Developed and maintained list of short and long-range interior-improvement projects for facility and other programs to identify existing and future needs.
Coordinated and integrated mechanical, electrical and structural engineering disciplines within interior context.
Coordinated space plans and aesthetics using specialized knowledge of interior construction, building systems and components, building codes, equipment, materials and furnishings.
Developed key client relationships, providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
Identified, researched and creatively solving problems pertaining to function and quality of interior environment.
Worked closely with contractors and vendors to improve project coordination, completing projects on time and within budget.
Elementary School Teacher
District 365U
09.1990 - 05.1994
Reinforced positive behavior by encouraging efforts through affirmation statements and praising accomplishments.
Provided warm, supportive environment for developing academic, social, and emotional growth.
Taught core subjects of math, science, technology, and history.
Established open communication and positive relationships with students, parents, peers, and administrative staff.
Education
GED -
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL
06.1990
Skills
Policy Development
Training delivery
Mentorship
Document Review
Attention to Detail
Community Advocacy
Creative and Critical Thinking
Task Prioritization
Adaptability
Multitasking Abilities
Adaptability and Flexibility
Multitasking
Events Planning
Establishing Effective Relationships
Collaboration and Teamwork
Time management abilities
Self Motivation
Timeline
Advocate
Domestic Violence Shelter
01.2024 - Current
Sales Associate
General RV
08.2022 - 12.2023
Substitute Teacher
Polk County School Board
09.2019 - 06.2020
Sales Associate
Jenkins Chevrolet
09.2015 - 03.2016
President
Always An Occasion Florist
04.2009 - 10.2020
Property Manager
Dawn Star Properties,Inc
07.1999 - 10.2011
Decor Specialist
Dawn Star Painting
06.1994 - 03.1999
Elementary School Teacher
District 365U
09.1990 - 05.1994
GED -
College of DuPage
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