Izell Ladson
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success. Dedicated employee known for punctuality, pursuing employment options where good customer service and positive attitude will make a difference.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraeducator, Special Education
Department Of Education
Brooklyn, NY
01.2022 - Current
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
- Served as classroom aide to teachers and worked one-on-one with special needs students age 3 to 6.
- Maintained focused, inclusive and supportive learning environments.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Advocated for needs of the students with disabilities.
- Assisted children at stations during small-group learning periods.
- Participated in adapted physical education activities with students to encourage overall health and instill positive routines.
- Communicated and collaborated well with educators from various grade levels.
- Led students on field trips to enhance educational programs.
Logistics Expert
Target
Brooklyn, NY
08.2018 - 03.2024
- Loaded, unloaded, moved and sorted materials to keep items flowing to correct locations.
- Worked with team members to improve process integration and flow.
- Monitored work areas for cleanliness and functionality and removed obstacles for safety.
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
- Recognized defective material and reported issues to management.
- Examined packages and goods for damage and notified vendors of replacement needs.
- Unloaded cargo from trucks with mechanized equipment.
- Received deliveries, scanned packages and updated orders in internal database.
- Maintained clear and safe workspace areas
Home Health Aide
Unicare Home Health Care
Brooklyn, NY
10.2019 - 01.2024
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Managed patient transportation and appointment scheduling.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Organized and administered medications on schedules to alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Mopped floors, vacuumed, washed dishes and performed other household chores to assist clients.
- Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Carried out important daily living tasks for patients by cooking meals, washing laundry and other household chores.
- Helped transition patient between bed, wheelchair and automobile to provide safe mobility support.
- Ran errands for clients and drove to appointments to maintain wellness and support daily living needs.
- Delivered high level of assistance with cooking, meal preparation and shopping.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Answered questions and assisted with health system coordination, patient rights and privacy of personal information.
- Met client demands by referring direct care providers.
Maintenance & Kitchen Worker
McDonald's
The Bronx & Brooklyn, NY
04.2012 - 08.2018
- Maintained clear and safe workspace areas to meet OSHA standards.
- Followed correct procedures for handling, transporting and disposing of new and recycled materials.
- Maintained compliance with internal and regulatory safety standards.
- Repaired equipment and machinery, performing maintenance according to updated industry standards.
- Removed snow from sidewalks, driveways, and parking areas.
- Sprayed insecticides and fumigants to prevent insect and rodent infestation.
- Assessed system operations to identify potential areas requiring maintenance services.
- Identified problems during daily work inspections and addressed concerns.
- Performed tasks to maintain on-site physical security, safety and efficiency.
- Cleaned utensils, dishes and glasses for customer use.
- Observed food handling and sanitation procedures to safeguard against foodborne illnesses.
- Cross-trained in other kitchen positions to support team and meet customer needs.
- Followed recipes and customer requests to prepare high-quality, delicious meals.
- Checked and recorded refrigerator and freezer temperatures daily to verify proper working conditions.
- Moved food and supply items from delivery trucks to storage by unloading and organizing.
- Maintained order and cleanliness of work areas to conform with health codes.
- Restocked pantry with nonperishable food items to prevent stock from running low.
- Maintained clean and well-organized kitchen areas to promote efficiency.
- Loaded and unloaded dishwashers, washing by hand large pots or items used on continuous basis.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of display cases and dining areas.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen stations and storage areas.
- Restocked main kitchen areas with items from shelves, coolers and freezers.
- Unboxed, stored and organized incoming kitchen supplies with every delivery.
- Backed up kitchen team members during heavy work periods to maximize team coverage.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
New York City College of Technology
Brooklyn, NYHigh School Diploma -
Jonathan Levin High School
The Bronx, NY01.2010
Skills
- Working collaboratively
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Maintenance & Repair
- Building maintenance
- Flexible
- Communication
Accomplishments
- Consistently maintained high customer satisfaction ratings.
- Recognized consistently for working in a safe, efficient and accurate manner.
Timeline
Paraeducator, Special Education
Department Of Education
01.2022 - Current
Home Health Aide
Unicare Home Health Care
10.2019 - 01.2024
Logistics Expert
Target
08.2018 - 03.2024
Maintenance & Kitchen Worker
McDonald's
04.2012 - 08.2018
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
New York City College of Technology
High School Diploma -
Jonathan Levin High School
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