Irene Buckingham
Pueblo,CO
Summary
Versatile professional with extensive experience in retail operations and caregiving. Excels in delivering exceptional customer service, managing inventory, and promoting resident independence through tailored resources and compassionate support.
Overview
1
1
Certification
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Apen Leaf Assisted Living
Limon, CO
01.2026 - Current
- Assisted residents with daily routines, including personal care, laundry, cleaning, and meal preparation to enhance comfort and well-being.
- Fostered independence among residents by providing support and resources for self-sufficiency.
- Supported residents' independence by providing tailored resources and guidance to promote self-sufficiency.
- CPR certified
Team Member
Big R Stores
Limon, CO
09.2025 - Current
- Delivered comprehensive customer service by assisting customers with product selection and loading items up to 50 lbs, ensuring satisfaction and safety several times daily
- Handled cash transactions with accuracy to ensure smooth and error-free checkout experiences, fostering customer satisfaction
- Executed isle resets and merchandising strategies to enhance product visibility, attracting customer attention and driving sales
- Maintained accurate inventory through efficient stocking, organizing weekly freight, and conducting regular inventory checks to support operational efficiency
CST II
Colorado Department of Corrections
Limon, CO
06.2018 - 09.2025
- Fulfilled CSTS II responsibilities, managing staff and ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards. is a supervisory trade position in the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) Correctional Industries division, responsible for overseeing maintenance, safety, and operational functions in correctional facilities.
- Overseeing garment production operations in a correctional facility setting.
- Ensuring quality control, safety compliance, and adherence to production schedules.
- Ensured compliance with CDOC safety and operational standards to uphold facility integrity.
- Managing inventory, materials, and production workflows.
- Training and mentoring correctional employees in trade skills.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Created and updated compliance documentation for regulatory requirements and internal policies to support operational transparency.
- Performed regular audits to verify adherence to industry standards and regulations, enhancing accountability.
- Monitored changes in legislation and assessed potential impacts on company practices.
Education
High School Diploma -
Centennial High School
Pueblo, CO05-1987
Skills
- Personal care
- Meal preparation
- Daily living assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Medication management
- Resident support
- Resident advocacy
- Medical record-keeping
- Client documentation
- CPR certification
- Supply management
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Respectful and compassionate
Certification
- CPR First Aide
Timeline
Caregiver
Apen Leaf Assisted Living
01.2026 - Current
Team Member
Big R Stores
09.2025 - Current
CST II
Colorado Department of Corrections
06.2018 - 09.2025
High School Diploma -
Centennial High School