Holly Giddins

• Developed strong personal relationships and trust with dogs through vocal affirmations, petting, and pre-approved treats.
• Used pet training techniques to help dogs stay disciplined and better behaved while out on walks.
• Fed, walked, and cared for dogs during owners' absences and out-of-town trips.
• Monitored animal behavior to keep owners informed on progress and any issues.

Volunteered with Food Well Alliance, volunteering in a community garden for the youth club. Helping the garden by clearing up the weeds, turning compost, and beautifying gardens. The youth club uses their community for feeding all of the residents so this community garden is essential for their nourishment.

• Improved soil quality for healthier plant growth by incorporating organic materials and mulching techniques.
• Ensured timely completion of seasonal gardening tasks such as planting, weeding, and pest control measures.
• Trimmed greenery, shrubs, and hedges to maintain uniform appearance.

Holbrook senior residents and Agnes Scott students gather in the Holbrook Decatur lobby to crochet, knit, quilt, and socialize.

• Represented the organization positively and professionally while providing the community with much-needed services.
• Engaging in communicative skills and making sure everyone felt included and comfortable.

PAWS Atlanta is a no-kill animal shelter in Decatur with a mission of building a community of caring, by people helping pets and pets helping people. Volunteer activities ranged from walking and socializing dogs, helping with small building projects, and cleaning/drying the animal crates.

• Supported overall facility cleanliness by regularly sanitizing dog spaces and equipment to maintain a healthy environment.
• Contributed to the development of training programs aimed at improving dog obedience skills specific to daycare settings.
• Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean.

Joined the People for Pollinators to assist the Food Well Alliance with their annual Fruit Tree Sale. All proceeds collected during the sale were sent to local fruit orchards.

• Enhanced garden aesthetics by selecting and arranging plants according to design specifications.
• Educated clients on proper plant care techniques to promote long-term garden health and vitality.
• Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing accurate information.

BVM Texting Tuesdays:

A texting campaign that allows engaging with residents across the U.S. while empowering them to make a positive impact in their communities. Last year, we sent over 13 million texts educating residents on local elections, environmental justice, police reform, and health care. The campaign was very informative on how you can make a good impact on your community by updating citizens in your community about upcoming voting dates and what poll they're designated for.

• Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to produce clear and comprehensive documentation for product releases.

Volunteered to serve a meal to individuals or families who are experiencing homelessness. The responsibilities ranged from helping to get the food prepared in the kitchen and greeting the residents with a smile and a plate for them promptly.

• Managed meal preparation shifts, ensuring timely delivery of nutritious meals to all residents.

Volunteered to help promote a healthy plant community and a sustainable forest in the Agnes Scott Greenspace. The work improved the habitat for humans who use the greenspace for recreation and wildlife that call it home. The physical activity consisted of pulling up vines that were restricting plants from growing while also clearing up the pathway for the wildlife to be able to roam freely.

• Promoted environmental awareness with educational workshops and hands-on activities.

• I designed shirts for the business that summarized the company's details and the responsibilities they handle.
• I created business cards for this company to have accessibility on hand to give to any interested parties, looking to have work done themselves.

• Maintaining the Instagram page with the projects, making sure to post frequently, and keeping everything working as smoothly as possible.
• We cleaned up and reorganized an elderly person's home so they might feel more at home there.
• We donated any clothing, accessories, furniture, etc. that they no longer needed or wanted.
• Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs for sufficient results

• Obtained patient or family member authorizations for tests and procedures.
• Cleaned and set up rooms in preparation for patient appointments.
• Answered patient inquiries and provided information about healthcare services.

• To ensure that patients were there and in the right room, carefully verify the names on their identification tags.
• I was in charge of the level's phone and took calls from patients who wanted to page their nurses with requests. Also, I would assume responsibility for any nurses who were unable to respond.
• I would also deliver any relevant certificates or documents that required a doctor's attention.
• Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.

• Managed returns, exchanges, and refunds in accordance with store policy.
• Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
• Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
• Contributed to team objectives in a fast-paced environment.
• Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.

• Our responsibilities included taking less fortunate kids shopping so they could buy whatever Christmas presents they desired and wrapping presents for kids who couldn't come shopping with us.

• Accompanying a lawyer, to meetings while keeping notes on such sessions.
• I would manage the lawyer's paperwork, send emails on their behalf, and distribute documents to other attorneys.