Gloria J. Avery
Red Bay
Summary
Accomplished surgical nurse with 6+ years of experience in surgical settings, proficient in handling and sterilization of instruments, and knowledgeable in various specialty surgical procedures. Demonstrated leadership in coordinating office activities and managing data for sales. Skilled in Microsoft Office and basic accounting, with a strong work ethic as well as strong attention to detail and effective communication with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Stay at home wife
Husband Employed
Hamilton
05.2024 - 10.2025
- After my husband and I were married March of 2024,, he insisted I stay at home and be a stay at home wife.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Furniture/laborer
DEISIGN
Belmont
10.2022 - 05.2024
- Design Patterns for booth and captain seats for RV Motor Homes.
- Cut and sew patterns
- Work out any issues if any, and go with what works
- Family owned Business
Sales Coordinator/receptionist
HAMILTON HOME BUILDERS
Hamilton
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Produce production schedules
- Floor and finance houses for salesmen
- Assign serial/HUD label numbers to houses
- Make data plates for house's
- Make dealer/shipping and customer packets for houses
- MSO
- Assist with InvoicesReceptionist/secretary
- Coordinated communication between sales team and clients for project updates.
Receptionist/secretary
FRANKLIN HOMES
Russellville
02.2017 - 09.2021
- Assist with Invoices
- Data plates
- Ordering F2s/Labels, Scheduling
- MSO, ECO, SCO
- Stealth orders
- Daily sales reports updates
- Retail sales, Daily yard and Weekly sales reports
- Assisted with office planning events, such as; Company Picnics, Employee Appreciation Month, Office Holiday Planning, Office/Sales Parties and Weekly meetings with Company teams
- Handled incoming calls and directed inquiries to appropriate departments.
- Maintained organized filing system for client records and documents.
- Processed mail and deliveries, ensuring timely distribution to all offices
- Provided administrative support to various departments as needed.
- Ensured a clean and welcoming reception area for all visitors.
- Answered incoming calls, took messages, and transferred calls to appropriate departments or personnel.
- Scheduled and confirmed appointments.
- Greeted visitors and provided them with assistance.
- Provided excellent customer service at all times while interacting with both internal and external customers.
- Scheduled appointments for clients, customers, and other visitors.
- Maintained a neat reception area by organizing materials and tidying up furniture.
- Updated and recorded customer or client information to maintain accounts.
- Performed data entry tasks into various computer systems accurately and promptly.
- Provided administrative support to staff members including typing letters, filing documents, and scanning and copying documents when necessary.
- Maintained daily calendars, set appointments with clients and planned daily office events.
- Maintained an organized filing system of confidential client information in accordance with company policy.
- Assisted in maintaining office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
- Sorted incoming mail and directed to correct personnel each day.
- Delivered administrative support to team members by making copies, sending faxes, organizing documents and rearranging schedules.
- Scheduled and confirmed appointments and meetings for management team.
- Assisted with special projects assigned by management when required.
- Prepared welcome packages for new hires.
- Coordinated with vendors for repairs and maintenance of office equipment.
- Compiled data from various sources into organized reports for management review.
- Kept updated records of office expenses and costs, assisting with budget tracking.
- Coordinated meeting room bookings and arranged catering for meetings and events.
- Participated in emergency response drills and maintained knowledge of safety procedures.
- Organized travel arrangements for staff members including flights, hotels, car rentals.
- Protected clients' rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal and financial information.
- Coordinated pick-up and delivery of express mail services.
- Scheduled space or equipment for special programs, meetings and conferences.
- Coordinated company events with venues and advised staff of pertinent details.
- Managed incoming communications, including phone calls and emails, efficiently.
- Prepared meeting agendas and documented minutes for team discussions.
Production Worker
SUNSHINE HOMES
Red Bay
11.2016 - 01.2017
- Final finisher - cleaned, vacuumed floors, rubber band doors/cabinets, caulked, drapes/blinds
Health Care Sitter
TOTAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES
Tupelo
03.2015 - 11.2015
- Assisted the elderly patients with daily activities
- Planned and cooked meals for the patients
- Cleaned up areas when needed
- Assisted with planning activities and outdoor events with the elderly patients
- Developed trusting relationships with clients to enhance their well-being.
- Communicated effectively with families regarding client status and needs.
- Maintained a clean environment throughout the day by tidying up after each activity was completed.
Coordinating Sales Representitive/front Office
MAX HOME
Fulton
12.2013 - 03.2015
- Small accounts, pottery barn, William Sonoma
- Ran tickets
- Made the corrections for production tickets
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients to promote home improvement products.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure product availability for customer needs.
- Assisted in organizing promotional events to attract potential buyers.
- Maintained accurate records of all sales and prospecting activities.
- Analyzed customer feedback to improve products and services.
Licensed Foster Parent
Foster Parent
Fulton
01.2004 - 12.2013
- Took Children from the DHS System into my home and gave them a safe and secure environment to live in
- Made sure that they had Nutritious food to eat for every meal, every day, 3xs a day including snacks.
- Made sure they had adequate and proper clothing for all seasons of yr.
- Gave them the love and attention as I gave to my own children.
- Took them to sports events and School
- Made sure that they had toys, accessories and everything for to live with love and happiness as much as possible
- Took them to the appropriate meetings with parents:grandparents and Social workers.
- Took them to Church with us as a Family. Tried my best to include them in our family as much as possible.
- Note: I would like to think that I've not only made a difference in the lives of myself and my families but also in the lives of the children that has came into our family lives. And Shared Love, Values and Morals that will go with them through their lives and to pass it on to the children that they might have one day.
- Coordinated with social workers and agencies for effective support services.
- Monitored daily activities and behaviors to ensure emotional well-being.
- Advocated for children's rights and best interests in various settings.
- Maintained accurate records of progress made by each child in the foster care system.
- Adhered to state policies regarding licensing requirements and regulations related to foster care services.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities related to foster care services.
- Attended court hearings when necessary to advocate for the best interests of the children.
- Supervised visits between biological parents and their children while ensuring safety protocols were followed.
- Monitored the physical and mental health of children in the foster care system.
- Assisted in completing homework assignments and school projects to support child's education.
Skilled Laborer
JOHNSON RV
Golden
02.2002 - 05.2004
- Made patterns
- Cutting
- Sewing
Surgery Nurse
NMMC TUPELO HOSPITAL
Tupelo
08.1993 - 05.1999
- Proficient in handling and sterilization of surgical instruments
- Very fluent in Medical Terminology
- Very proficient in the knowledge of the Specialty Surgical procedures of all General Procedures, Including all Specialties. Including but not limited to Plastics, Urology, Ortho, Neuro and Oral Surgery, Opthamatry, Orthopedics and Denistry.
- Knowledge of Sterile procedure, rules and regulations and Protocols
- Quick to learn new and advanced procedures
- Willing to learn any and all new techniques associated with Surgery or Medical Procedures.
- Collaborated with surgeons and surgical teams during procedures.
- Assisted in maintaining a sterile environment in the operating room.
- Implemented infection control protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Maintained a sterile environment in the operating room by adhering to infection control protocols.
- Coordinated with anesthesiologists and surgeons to ensure optimal patient outcomes during surgery.
- Assisted surgeons in performing complex operations by providing instruments and other materials as needed.
- Assisted in positioning patients for surgery while ensuring their comfort and safety.
- Ensured that all medical equipment was properly maintained and functioning correctly prior to use.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
Education
Surgical Technologist - High school diploma
Itawamba Community College
Tupelo, MSSkills
- Microsoft Word
- Basic accounting
- Organizational skills
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Excel
- Attention to detail
- Phone communications
Certification
- Driver's License
- First Aid/CPR
- BLS
Additional Information - References
- Dr Darley Solomon, MD, MDA, Chief of Surgeon, Drs Hospital, 17 Middle Rd, Grand Caymen Islands, 345-941-6409, dsolomon@drshospital.ky
- Christopher Haughton, Regional Homes Manager, 205-269-0970, Bhaughton@regionalbg.net
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
Timeline
Stay at home wife
Husband Employed
05.2024 - 10.2025
Furniture/laborer
DEISIGN
10.2022 - 05.2024
Sales Coordinator/receptionist
HAMILTON HOME BUILDERS
09.2021 - 05.2022
Receptionist/secretary
FRANKLIN HOMES
02.2017 - 09.2021
Production Worker
SUNSHINE HOMES
11.2016 - 01.2017
Health Care Sitter
TOTAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES
03.2015 - 11.2015
Coordinating Sales Representitive/front Office
MAX HOME
12.2013 - 03.2015
Licensed Foster Parent
Foster Parent
01.2004 - 12.2013
Skilled Laborer
JOHNSON RV
02.2002 - 05.2004
Surgery Nurse
NMMC TUPELO HOSPITAL
08.1993 - 05.1999
Surgical Technologist - High school diploma
Itawamba Community College