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Debbie Smith

Venice,FL

Summary

Dynamic and compassionate professional with a diverse background ranging from caregiving at GrandLiving to managing studio operations at Lifetouch Portrait Studios. Excelled in providing elderly care, capturing high-quality images, and enhancing client satisfaction through effective time management and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated ability to multitask and maintain organization, achieving significant improvements in efficiency and client service quality.

Professional caregiver with strong background in providing compassionate and effective support. Proven ability to adapt to changing needs and collaborate with team members to achieve optimal results. Skilled in personal care, medication management, and patient advocacy. Reliable, empathetic, and focused on delivering high-quality care.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Caregiver

GrandLiving
09.2024 - Current
  • Assisted residents with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
  • Wellness checks by monitoring residents on hourly basis throughout night to assist and prevent falls

Deli Associate

Detwiler's Farm Market
02.2023 - 07.2024
  • Carefully prepared orders by slicing, weighing, and packaging cheeses and meats and accurately calculated prices.
  • Effectively managed time-sensitive tasks such as food preparation for large catering orders while balancing day-to-day responsibilities of serving customers.
  • Collaborated with team members to efficiently complete daily tasks and consistently meet customer needs.
  • Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.

Deli Associate

Publix
06.2022 - 02.2023
  • Carefully prepared orders by slicing, weighing, and packaging cheeses and meats and accurately calculated prices.
  • Effectively managed time-sensitive tasks such as food preparation for large catering orders while balancing day-to-day responsibilities of serving customers.
  • Collaborated with team members to efficiently complete daily tasks and consistently meet customer needs.
  • Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.

Paraprofessional/Office Manager

Creative Parenting Alternative
01.2005 - 10.2009

(Paraprofessional duties)

Provided parenting classes, transportation and helped clients access other resources available to assist them.

Attended client hearings, monitored visitations, assisted clients in searching for employment and housing.

Administered drug screens, prepared reports and securely forwarded drug screens for further testing when required.

(Office Manager Duties)

Worked with Department of Human Services in assigning social workers and paraprofessionals to clients as well as determining individualized services to meet each clients needs.

Coordinated scheduling of visitations in visitation center.

Verified all clients were receiving assigned services and visitations.

Insured all reports were completed and reviewed and issued to Department of Human Services, Lawyers, courts and etc., in professional and timely manner.

Overseen accounts payable/receivable, payroll and time sheets

Filing, Oranizing



Photographer/Studio Operations Manager

Lifetouch Portrait Studios
03.1999 - 01.2005
  • Managed daily operation of studio.
  • Overseen employee hiring, training and scheduling
  • Collaborated and participated in opening of new studios
  • Overseen inventory and stock of products
  • Developed strong relationships with clients through clear communication and professionalism.
  • Captured stunning images by utilizing various lighting techniques and creative compositions.
  • Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
  • Provided exceptional customer service throughout the entire process from initial consultation to delivery of final products.
  • Delivered high-quality images under tight deadlines, demonstrating strong time management skills.
  • Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
  • Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.

Education

Word Processing Secretarial

Sawyer College of Business
Cleveland, OH
05-1993

High School Diploma -

Harts High School
Harts, WV
05-1991

Skills

  • Respectful and compassionate
  • Time management
  • Elderly care
  • Problem-solving
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Patient care
  • Daily living assistance
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Personal hygiene assistance

Timeline

Caregiver

GrandLiving
09.2024 - Current

Deli Associate

Detwiler's Farm Market
02.2023 - 07.2024

Deli Associate

Publix
06.2022 - 02.2023

Paraprofessional/Office Manager

Creative Parenting Alternative
01.2005 - 10.2009

Photographer/Studio Operations Manager

Lifetouch Portrait Studios
03.1999 - 01.2005

Word Processing Secretarial

Sawyer College of Business

High School Diploma -

Harts High School
Debbie Smith