Jennifer Prestidge
Stafford,United States
Summary
Im trying to get into a new career field. I was a military kid and wife so I moved around a lot that's why the job history is short and and many jobs. Also there were gaps as I had children and had a small business at home and was husbands caregiver. My kids are now teens and now I have plenty of time to start career. Currently I am doing an internship with George Mason University I have been there since February the internship ends in July. I don't have a PRS board certification but will be taking the test when I graduate the internship in July 2024, I do have the 72hr certificate and will have the 500 hrs worked in the field by July. I have always helped others it is my calling in life. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Photo Booth Attendant
Black Tie Entertainment
05.2024 - Current
- Delivered high-quality photos by maintaining and troubleshooting equipment regularly.
- Enhanced customer experience by providing friendly and efficient service at photo booth events.
- Contributed to the company''s growth by consistently exceeding client satisfaction expectations.
- Implemented creative solutions when faced with unexpected challenges at events to maintain optimal functionality of the booth without compromising guest experience quality.
- Streamlined photo printing process with proper software usage, resulting in faster turnaround times for guests.
- Collaborated with event planners to ensure seamless integration of photo booth services into overall event programming.
- Maintained clean and organized booth area, creating an inviting atmosphere for guests.
- Assisted with post-event follow-up, including sharing digital photo galleries with clients and collecting feedback to inform future service enhancements.
Peer Recovery Support Intern
George Mason University
02.2024 - Current
- PRS in Prince William County jail, provided resources and substance abuse help for inmates
- George Mason MAT clinic, shadowed doctors, nurses and other PRS
- PWC community services board, Shadow Peer, establish a relationship with clients, help clients with their substance abuse or mental health issues, tell my story to clients so that they know I was them and I am there to support them and guide them
- Develop recovery strategies, Co-Facilitate groups and meetings, advocate for clients, practice code of ethics and maintain professional boundaries
- Coordinate with nurse, doctors and counselor and mentor.
Helper
Aquia Contracting LLC
06.2022 - Current
- Management of advertising
- Advertise on social media sites and other contracting sites website
- Communicated with clients virtually and in person, or social media
- Setup appointments for contracting services.
Helper
James' Handyman Services
03.2017 - 05.2018
- Floor installer, painter, handyman helper
General Manager
Subzero
05.2015 - 05.2016
- Perform personnel functions such as selection, training, or evaluation
- Prepare staff work schedules and assign specific duties
- Establish or implement departmental policies, goals, objectives, or procedures in conjunction with board members, organization officials, or staff members
- Direct administrative activities directly related to making products or providing services
- Plan store layouts or design displays
- Review financial statements, sales or activity reports, or other performance data to measure productivity or goal achievement or to identify areas needing cost reduction or program improvement
- Monitor suppliers to ensure that they efficiently and effectively provide needed goods or services within budgetary limits.
- Followed food safety and sanitation guidelines to prevent foodborne illnesses and promote customer health and safety.
Assistant Restaurant Manager
05.2015 - 05.2016
- Perform work activities of subordinates, such as cleaning and organizing shelves and displays and selling merchandise
- Provide customer service by greeting and assisting customers and responding to customer inquiries and complaints
- Assign employees to specific duties
- Examine merchandise to ensure that it is correctly priced and displayed and that it functions as advertised
- Plan and prepare work schedules and keep records of employees' work schedules and time cards
- Review inventory and sales records to prepare reports for management and budget departments
- Hire, train, and evaluate personnel in sales or marketing establishments, promoting or firing workers when appropriate.
Caregiver
06.2013 - 01.2014
- Enhance a client's quality of life
- Create and maintain a pleasant work environment
- Provided emotional support for the couple through the progression of illness
- Preparing food and serving meals and refreshments to children
- Looked after the eating habits and arranged for items that have been prescribed by the doctors
- Assist clients in understanding needs and requirements regarding care
- Lifting up in bed for feeding and lift out of bed to wheelchair and vice
- Prepare meals per clients dietary needs
- Keep current, detail records of everyday activities and health information regarding each child
- Designed nutrition requirements of the patients as per medical conditions
- Perform general household tasks including laundry, shopping, errands and transportation
- Looked after the cleanliness and healthfulness of the clients and environment
- Accompany clients in outside traveling, such as doctor appointments, physical therapy, prescription pickup, any errands
- Implement and support care plans
- Assisted clients in medication management
- Assisted clients in all activities of daily living
- Ensure all medication is taken daily per doctors
- Specialize in elderly care, understanding and recognizing needs and feelings.
Cashier
05.2011 - 10.2012
- Count money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change
- Calculate total payments received during a time period, and reconcile this with total sales
- Monitor checkout stations to ensure that they have adequate cash available and that they are staffed appropriately
- Supervise others and provide on-the-job training
- Establish or identify prices of goods, services or admission, and tabulate bills using calculators, cash registers, or optical price scanners
- Compute and record totals of transactions
- Greet customers entering establishments
- Process merchandise returns and exchanges
- Issue receipts, refunds, credits, or change due to customers
- Assist customers by providing information and resolving their complaints
- Maintain clean and orderly checkout areas and complete other general cleaning duties, such as mopping floors and emptying trash cans
- Cash checks for customers
- Answer customers' questions, and provide information on procedures or policies
- Stock shelves, and mark prices on shelves and items
- Receive payment by cash, check, credit cards, vouchers, or automatic debits
- Clean restrooms
- Mop all floors
- Close and lock up carwash
- Wash cars
- Vacuum cars
- Detail cars inside and out.
Education
General Studies -
Brooke Point High School
Stafford, VANo Degree - Message Therapist
Heritage Institute
Manassas, VA01.2008
GED -
Adult Education Center
Fredericksburg, VA04.2006
Skills
- Cost control skills
- Communication skills
- Problem solving skills
- Time management skills
- Team work skills
- Attention to detail skills
- Management skills
- Reliability
- Compassion
- CPR and First Aid
- Revive trainer
- Quick Learner
- Customer Service
- Strong Work Ethic
Timeline
Photo Booth Attendant
Black Tie Entertainment
05.2024 - Current
Peer Recovery Support Intern
George Mason University
02.2024 - Current
Helper
Aquia Contracting LLC
06.2022 - Current
Helper
James' Handyman Services
03.2017 - 05.2018
General Manager
Subzero
05.2015 - 05.2016
Assistant Restaurant Manager
05.2015 - 05.2016
Caregiver
06.2013 - 01.2014
Cashier
05.2011 - 10.2012
General Studies -
Brooke Point High School
No Degree - Message Therapist
Heritage Institute
GED -
Adult Education Center
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