Observed patients during speech therapy sessions to document their performance.
Adhered to ethical standards set forth by governing bodies when interacting with clients and colleagues.
Organized materials, supplies, and equipment for speech therapy sessions.
LUNCH SERVICE
Assisted in the preparation of lunch items, such as sandwiches and salads.
Assisted cook with prep work by cutting vegetables and preparing side dishes and salads.
Followed proper food handling techniques while preparing meals in accordance with health codes.
Tailored orders to address customer allergies and gluten concerns.
Greeted customers in a friendly manner and answered questions about menu items.
Serve Safe certification
AFTERCARE
Supervised children during after-school hours; ensuring safety and providing support.
Encouraged positive behaviors among students by setting clear expectations and boundaries.
Facilitated positive relationships between children of different ages; promoting teamwork and cooperation skills.
Provided emotional support and comfort to students who needed it.
Prepared snacks for the children; ensuring that their dietary needs were met.
Personal Assistant
Author Darca Nicholson
Ukiah, CA
07.2012 - 08.2018
Performed various clerical tasks and organized office areas to promote productivity.
Organized work projects around client's house.
Handled household chores to assist patients and families with cooking, cleaning and laundry.
Dog Walker and Sitter
Various Pet Parents
Ukiah, CA
07.2012 - 07.2018
Scheduled dog walking services and collected payments from pet owners.
Cared for pets during owners' absences.
Took pets on regular bathroom breaks.
Custodian
Sonoma Sweepers
Ukiah, CA
07.2014 - 07.2017
Vacuumed floors and dusted furniture to maintain organized, professional appearance.
Wiped down various surfaces with approved cleaning products to prevent growth of bacteria and viruses.
Wet and spot mopped to clean floors and other surfaces in public corridors.
Special Needs Assistant
Disabled, Homeschooling
San Diego, CA
02.2005 - 11.2008
Conducted research on current trends in disability services, best practices, and new approaches to providing assistance to those with disabilities.
Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, and grooming.
Provided assistance in the home environment including meal preparation and light housekeeping.
Preschool Teacher and College Student
Cuyamaca Child Development Center, College Student
09.2003 - 11.2008
Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
Homemaker
Home
San Diego, CA
08.2000 - 09.2003
Created and balanced budgets to pay bills and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Planned, purchased and prepared meals.
Transported and escorted my son to appointments and social outings
Photographer
Image Masters International
San Diego, CA
05.1997 - 05.2000
Photographed cars for sale at various new and used car dealers throughout the county.
Worked with design team to align photography with project specifications.
Composed creative shots from different angles that are visually appealing.
Customer Service
Westcode Software
San Diego, CA
05.1997 - 05.2000
Assisted customers with product selection, ordering, and returns.
Resolved customer inquiries in a timely manner.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of products, services, policies, procedures, and trends in the industry.
Backstage Tech
Flamingo Follies
Key West, FL
01.1995 - 01.1997
Assisted in the setup and tear down of stage equipment, props, and furniture.
Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols.
Coordinated with other crew members on tasks and duties throughout productions.
Maintained an organized wardrobe of costumes for various types of characters.
Practiced physical movements associated with characters I played in order to appear more realistic on stage.
Manager of Residential Home Renovation Project
Self
Belle Plaine, IA
01.1991 - 01.1993
Developed project scope, budget and timeline for renovation project.
Hired contractor and oversaw team to achieve project requirements.
Cleaned and prepared renovation site to eliminate hazards and achieve lasting finish of new materials.
Group Home Caregiver
Lutheran Family Services Programs
Belle Plaine, IA
01.1991 - 01.1993
Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
Interacted with clients through games and fun activities.
Dog Walker
Pet and Housesitter, Pet Escorts
Belle Plaine, IA
01.1988 - 01.1991
Developed long-term relationships with clients and bonded with animals through regular contact.
Monitored dogs throughout walks to avoid obstacles, dangerous situations and confrontations with other problematic dogs.
Reported dog behavior issues and medical concerns to owner for prompt resolution.
Exercise Teacher, Owner and Consultant
Tachyon Health and Wellness
Bay Area And Marin County, CA
01.1988 - 01.1991
Organized and instructed group exercise classes.
Provided personalized instruction to individual clients on proper technique for various exercises.
Maintained records of client attendance and fitness goals.
Custodian
Ukiah Unified School District
Ukiah, CA
08.2018 - June2022
Kept building interiors appealing with routine deep cleaning of high-traffic areas.
Checked and stocked inventory throughout facility to meet expected demands.
Moved equipment and furniture to thoroughly clean space and set up and removed furniture, equipment and supplies required for meetings and special events.
Operated industrial cleaning equipment to quickly complete custodial tasks.
Maintained the security of the building by locking doors after hours; ensuring all entrances are closed securely.
Retail Sales Associate
Commotion Clothing
Key West, FL
1993 - 1997
Greeted each customer and offered assistance in finding requested items, helping boost customer satisfaction and retention.
Helped customers by answering questions and locating merchandise.
Restocked shelves, racks and bins with latest merchandise and changed signage to promote special items.
Retail Sales Associate
The Walking Shoe Store
Key West, FL
1993 - 1997
Initiated friendly conversation with customers to determine level of assistance required.
Used product knowledge to suggest items to match client needs.
Arranged merchandise for display to highlight new styles, attract customers and enhance sales.
Retail Salesperson and Merchandiser
Sweet Mischief
Key West, FL
1993 - 1997
Maintained current store, product and promotional knowledge to drive consistent sales.
Arranged merchandise for display to highlight new styles, attract customers and enhance sales.
Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and current.
Manager Juicer and Smoothie Maker
Tootsie's and Baseball Bills
Key West, FL
1993 - 1997
Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers in a friendly manner and responding promptly to inquiries or requests.
Performed routine maintenance on equipment such as blenders and juicers to ensure proper functioning.
Verified accuracy of all transactions at the end of each shift.
Dog Walker and Pet Sitter
Pet Escorts
Marin County, CA
1988 - 1991
Greeted customers and their pets upon arrival at pet sitting job, offering comfort and reassurance to both owners and animals.
Provided daily dog walking services, including leash-walking and off-leash playtime in a secure environment.
Cleaned up after pets on walks, disposing of waste appropriately.
Advertising Account Executive
Wholistic Living News
San Diego, CA
1985 - 1988
Developed and maintained relationships with clients to ensure satisfaction with advertising campaigns.
Monitored campaign performance and analyzed data to make strategic recommendations.
Provided input on branding, messaging, positioning, and other aspects of ad campaigns.
Retail Sales Associate, Juicer, Smoothie Maker
Good Seed Health Foods
San Diego, CA
1983 - 1985
Greeted each customer and offered assistance in finding requested items, helping boost customer satisfaction and retention.
Restocked shelves, racks and bins with latest merchandise and changed signage to promote special items.
Adhered to all recipes, portion sizes, cooking methods and presentation specifications as set forth by the store.
Special Needs Caregiver
Institute for Psychological Revolution
San Diego, CA
1983 - 1985
Encouraged a sense of autonomy within individual on the Autism Spectrum Disorder by fostering independence whenever possible.
Assisted client with personal hygiene, bathing, grooming and dressing.
Engaged client in age-appropriate activities and playing games.
Wholesale and Retail Sales Representative
J & J Enterprises
San Diego, CA
1980 - 1983
Maintained detailed knowledge of product lines and sales procedures at the company.
Analyzed personal performance to take action to achieve sales goals set forth by senior management.
Collected payments and provided accurate change.
Newspaper Carrier
San Diego Union-Tribune LLC
San Diego, CA
1980 - 1983
Sorted or inserts to organize content prior to delivery.
Assembled inserts and bagged newspapers prior to delivery and arranged displays at newsstands .
Communicated with customers regarding delivery requests, stoppages and restarts of paper delivery.
Delivered newspapers on horseback to customers on a daily basis.
Office Assistant
Monte Vista High School Counselors Office
San Diego, CA
1981 - 1983
Answered phone calls and welcomed visitors to office.
Checked office supply levels, anticipated needs and placed orders for appropriate stock levels.
Dispersed incoming mail to correct recipients throughout office.
Child Development Assistant
Monte Vista High School Child Development Lab
San Diego, CA
1981 - 1983
Visually supervised activities throughout day to make sure each child was safe.
Encouraged children by using positive reinforcement to improve self-esteem and communication skills.
Maintained a safe and fun environment for children to learn and play.
Education
Certificate of Proficiency Awarded in Child Development - Recreational Leadership/Outdoor Programs in -
Cuyamaca And Grossmont College
11.2008
Certificate of Achievement Awarded in Child Development - Infants And Toddlers -
Grossmont And Cuyamaca College
San Diego, CA
Some College - 121.50 Units, 83.50 in Child Development
Grossmont And Cuyamaca College
San Diego, CA
Skills
Preschool Teaching
Homeschooling
Developmental Disability Assistance
Infant Child, Pet and Property Care
Custodial Cleaning Training
Personal Assistance
Research Record-keeping and Analysis
Customer Service Sales
Retail Sales
Window Display Merchandising
Photography
Backstage Tech Costume, Prop Set Maintenance Theatre Character Acting
Advertising Sales, Design, Placement Copyediting
Proofreading & Editing
Juicing, Smoothie, Salad Sandwich Prep & Build
Timeline
Speech Therapy Aide/Aftercare/Lunch Aide
River Oak Charter School
09.2023 - Current
Custodian
Ukiah Unified School District
08.2018 - June2022
Custodian
Sonoma Sweepers
07.2014 - 07.2017
Personal Assistant
Author Darca Nicholson
07.2012 - 08.2018
Dog Walker and Sitter
Various Pet Parents
07.2012 - 07.2018
Special Needs Assistant
Disabled, Homeschooling
02.2005 - 11.2008
Preschool Teacher and College Student
Cuyamaca Child Development Center, College Student
09.2003 - 11.2008
Homemaker
Home
08.2000 - 09.2003
Photographer
Image Masters International
05.1997 - 05.2000
Customer Service
Westcode Software
05.1997 - 05.2000
Backstage Tech
Flamingo Follies
01.1995 - 01.1997
Manager of Residential Home Renovation Project
Self
01.1991 - 01.1993
Group Home Caregiver
Lutheran Family Services Programs
01.1991 - 01.1993
Dog Walker
Pet and Housesitter, Pet Escorts
01.1988 - 01.1991
Exercise Teacher, Owner and Consultant
Tachyon Health and Wellness
01.1988 - 01.1991
Retail Sales Associate
Commotion Clothing
1993 - 1997
Retail Sales Associate
The Walking Shoe Store
1993 - 1997
Retail Salesperson and Merchandiser
Sweet Mischief
1993 - 1997
Manager Juicer and Smoothie Maker
Tootsie's and Baseball Bills
1993 - 1997
Dog Walker and Pet Sitter
Pet Escorts
1988 - 1991
Advertising Account Executive
Wholistic Living News
1985 - 1988
Retail Sales Associate, Juicer, Smoothie Maker
Good Seed Health Foods
1983 - 1985
Special Needs Caregiver
Institute for Psychological Revolution
1983 - 1985
Wholesale and Retail Sales Representative
J & J Enterprises
1980 - 1983
Newspaper Carrier
San Diego Union-Tribune LLC
1980 - 1983
Office Assistant
Monte Vista High School Counselors Office
1981 - 1983
Child Development Assistant
Monte Vista High School Child Development Lab
1981 - 1983
Certificate of Proficiency Awarded in Child Development - Recreational Leadership/Outdoor Programs in -
Cuyamaca And Grossmont College
Certificate of Achievement Awarded in Child Development - Infants And Toddlers -
Grossmont And Cuyamaca College
Some College - 121.50 Units, 83.50 in Child Development