Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
ASD Paraprofessional
Southwood Elementary School
Grand Rapids, Michigan
01.2022 - Current
Working with kids ages 5-11 who are on the autism spectrum
Assisting and supporting the lead teacher with any tasks
Working with each student individually, verbal or non-verbal, to accomplish small and large goals daily.
Custodial
Kentwood Public Schools
Kentwood, Michigan
- 01.2023
Reporting to various schools within the Kentwood Public Schools district
Working well with and accommodating head custodian while respecting their preferences of their process
Using cleaning supplies accordingly and maximizing time in each designated area.
Surgical Support Technician
Spectrum Health Blodgett
Grand Rapids, Michigan
01.2019 - 01.2022
Gathering proper equipment, supplies and beds required for surgery
Opening sterile materials properly and being mindful of the sterile field
Fast, efficient working, prioritizing opening cases with heavier supplies.
Material Distributor
Spectrum Health Butterworth
Grand Rapids, Michigan
01.2018 - 01.2019
Inventory of hospital medical supply and storage rooms
Distributing ordered products in designated locations
Maintaining open communication with staff on floors to fix product par levels.
Nanny
The Eklund Family
Grand Rapids, Michigan
01.2016 - 01.2017
Provided care to three children ages five to six weeks old
Worked with parents to develop customized activity schedules
Prepared meals and managed light housework.
Lead Teacher
Westminster Child Development Center
Grand Rapids, Michigan
01.2015 - 01.2016
Applied comprehensive knowledge of early childhood development
Implemented curriculum and assessments for the toddler program
Prepared weekly lesson plans that promoted creativity and motor skills development.
Sales Advisor
Club Demonstration Services: Costco
Grand Rapids, Michigan
01.2012 - 01.2014
Provided members with information of promoted product
Prepared and served samples.
Material Receiver
Spectrum Health Butterworth
Grand Rapids, Michigan
01.2019
Receiving, organizing and distributing the entirety of the hospital’s packages from FedEx, UPS and the warehouse
Dock logging and receiving packages into Lawson
Phone triage and email with various customers and departments within the hospital.
Interventionist
Hamilton Early Childhood Center
Kentwood, Michigan
01.2018
Assess each classroom to identify which students require individual attention
Remove students from classroom to provide individualized care
Monitor and assist children through transitions.
Shops Employee
Grand Hotel
Mackinac Island, Michigan
01.2017
Astor’s Salon and Spa
Managed receptionist area including greeting guests, phone triage, and serving beverages
Worked alongside convention managers to organize events with outside vendors
Grand Hotel Children’s Program
Applied effective and efficient leadership skills while focusing on the unique needs of each child
Provided a safe and educational experience for vacationer’s children
Organized field trips and dining experiences outside of the hotel
Esther William’s Swimming Pool
Attended to pool’s cleanliness
Followed and enforced safety procedures
Delegated tasks to coworkers.
Education
Bachelor of Science, University Studies -
Western Michigan University
01.2017
Associate of Arts -
Grand Rapids Community College
01.2011
High School Diploma -
East Kentwood High School
01.2009
Skills
Teamwork and Collaboration
Relationship Building
Problem-Solving Skills
Customer Service
Supply Chain Distribution
Inventory Counting
Small Group Instruction
Educational Assistance
References
Sarah Stephenson, ASD Interventionist, (616)307-8113