Overview
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Education
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Grace Olson

Grand Rapids,MN

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Medication Aide

North Star Assisted Living
06.2017 - 10.2018
  • Achieved high levels of efficiency while distributing medications by organizing daily routines around individual patient schedules and needs.
  • Took patient vital signs, height, and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
  • Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
  • Demonstrated adaptability in the face of medical emergencies, providing crucial assistance during critical situations as needed.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.

Assistant Manager

Maurices
03.2021 - 06.2022
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
  • Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.

Case Manager/ Behavioral Aide

NORTH HOMES CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
05.2022 - 11.2023
  • Conducted thorough assessments of clients'' situations, identifying issues, goals, and necessary interventions.
  • Monitored ongoing cases closely, adjusting case management strategies as needed based on evolving circumstances or new information.
  • Educated clients on available programs, benefits, and services, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care needs.
  • Enhanced communication between clients and providers through consistent follow-ups and progress updates.
  • Provided crisis intervention support for clients experiencing emergencies, using appropriate techniques to de-escalate situations safely.

Server/Barista

NOPO Kitchen
09.2023 - 08.2024
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
  • Assisted in training new hires, providing guidance on restaurant standards and best practices.
  • Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.

Student Engagement and Attendance Liaison

Ross Resources
05.2024 - Current
  • Served as the primary point of contact, fostering strong relationships between internal teams and external partners.
  • Maintained a high degree of professionalism at all times, representing the organization with integrity in both internal and external interactions.
  • Coordinated multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and alignment with organizational objectives.
  • Established effective communication channels between departments by organizing and facilitating cross-functional meetings.
  • Developed effective support plans in alignment with goals.

Supervised Visitation Partner

Ross Resources
08.2024 - Current
  • Achieved successful client outcomes by identifying and addressing their unique needs and goals.
  • Spoke with peers to verify task completion, meeting tight deadlines, and schedules.
  • Supervised parent/child contact focusing exclusively on that interaction and documenting objectively.

Education

Bachelor's degree - Psychology

Drury University
Springfield, MO
05.2023

Associate's degree - Criminal Justice

Drury University
Springfield, MO
05.2023

Associate's degree - Liberal Arts & Sciences

Northland Community and Technical College
East Grand Forks, MN
05.2020

Skills

  • Organizational skills
  • Building relationships with new and existing clients
  • Problem solving skills

Timeline

Supervised Visitation Partner

Ross Resources
08.2024 - Current

Student Engagement and Attendance Liaison

Ross Resources
05.2024 - Current

Server/Barista

NOPO Kitchen
09.2023 - 08.2024

Case Manager/ Behavioral Aide

NORTH HOMES CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
05.2022 - 11.2023

Assistant Manager

Maurices
03.2021 - 06.2022

Medication Aide

North Star Assisted Living
06.2017 - 10.2018

Bachelor's degree - Psychology

Drury University

Associate's degree - Criminal Justice

Drury University

Associate's degree - Liberal Arts & Sciences

Northland Community and Technical College
Grace Olson