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Kevin Brown

Stratford,CT

Summary

Skilled General Helper bringing 30 years of experience in banking and finance, medical supplies and nursing assistance, various office environments, radio broadcasting and operations, and early childhood care and education. Quality-driven professional with first-rate teamwork and customer service abilities.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Teacher

The Carrot Patch
Hamden, CT
04.2021 - 06.2022
  • Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes, consistently noting successful ideas and identifying areas for improvement.
  • Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support to maintain student progress and development.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Performed staff monitoring duties such as overseeing recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
  • Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs and recordkeeping.
  • Kept records of student progress for teachers and parents and made notes on details such as behavior, grades, comprehension and personal growth.
  • Supported teacher in instructing core subjects, delivering supplementary lessons and coordinating materials.
  • Promoted physical, mental and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Organized classroom library and art areas each day to keep classroom well-maintained.
  • Assisted students with various needs from putting on coats to go outside, applying sunscreen and bug repellant, using restroom, and hand washing.
  • Encouraged dynamic, loving, and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and cooperation.
  • Oversaw group of 8 students at school, indoors and outdoors, maintaining optimal safety and security.

Fulfillment Associate

Amazon
Wallingford, CT
09.2020 - 12.2021
  • Followed procedures at all times for personal and team safety.
  • Collaborated effectively with coworkers on initiatives focused on achieving measurable improvements in production quality and workflow.
  • Prepared and organized envelopes, packages, containers and pallets with correct merchandise counts.
  • Processed average 40,000 packages per day.
  • Employed computer based scanner to assign packages to their proper place.

Materials Assistant

Yale New Haven Health System
New Haven, CT
03.2008 - 01.2020
  • Monitored inventory storage locations to guarantee safe and efficient movement of materials for stocking and issuing.
  • Performed daily floor walks and supervised receive docks to investigate and resolve material issues.
  • Forecasted materials replenishment levels by performing analysis of usage, issues and criticality.
  • Worked with 20-member team to move and reorganize bulk warehouse, increasing material inventory and pull accuracy 100%.
  • Sorted and delivered materials to different work areas and staff.
  • Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
  • Monitored inventory to maintain sufficient supply levels to meet business and customer needs.
  • Rejected damaged items, recorded shortages and corresponded with shippers to rectify issues.
  • Requisitioned new supplies and maintained storage areas for smooth department operations.
  • Collaborated with clinical staff (physicians, nurses, and technicians) to coordinate proper supplies with various procedures in surgery.
  • Fulfilled surgeon preference card requests with appropriate supplies.
  • Cooperated with team of coworkers to ensure absolute cleanliness, order, and safety of work areas.

Medical Orderly

Yale New Haven Health System
New Haven, CT
01.2009 - 06.2015
  • Participated in OR suite turnaround procedures such as cleaning and case cart management.
  • Adhered to universal precautions, applying aseptic techniques to operating room equipment and personnel.
  • Maintained functional knowledge of operational procedures to anticipate needs of physicians, surgeons, nurses, and technicians.
  • Oversaw proper handling of specimens and cultures, complying with prescribed hospital procedure and regulations.
  • Maintained equipment and supplies, confirming sufficient inventory levels prior to procedures.
  • Maintained operating room's inventory of products and replenished stock, when needed.
  • Confirmed presence of required medical equipment for surgical procedures prior to scheduled appointments.
  • Assisted in transporting patients, supply carts and equipment before and during surgical procedures.
  • Responded to calls from clinical staff for assistance lifting, turning, and positioning patients properly.
  • Participated in OR quality initiatives, providing constructive feedback to enhance future performance.
  • Cleaned and sterilized room after surgery and counted instruments and sponges used to account for supplies.
  • Arranged supplies to meet needs of individual surgeons and enhance team efficiency.
  • Quickly responded to emergency situations during procedures with life-saving aid.
  • Adhered strictly to hospital and regulatory standards and protocol for cleanliness and safe operation of facility.

Administrative Assistant

Robert Half International Inc.
New Haven / Shelton, CT
12.2006 - 10.2008
  • Worked various assignments at companies in New Haven and Bridgeport areas. Of note was year long assignment at Yale University Contribution Processing Department and two month assignment at Clayton in Shelton, CT.
  • Coached new employees on administrative procedures, company policies and performance standards. (Yale University)
  • Handled client correspondence and tracked records to foster office efficiency. (Yale University)
  • Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors. (Yale University)
  • Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management. (Clayton and Yale University)
  • Generated reports and typed letters in Word. (Yale University)
  • Sorted and distributed office mail and recorded incoming shipments for corporate records. (Clayton and Yale University)
  • Produced and mailed invoices, payment reminders and financial notices. (Clayton)
  • Corresponded with donors for contributions and membership. (Yale University)
  • Audited consultant expense reports and invoices for accuracy and to ensure timely payment. (Clayton)
  • Accepted brief one day role for small accounting firm in Seymour, and at Costco for 3 day trade show.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT
05.1991

Skills

  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Safety and Cleanliness
  • Assisting in Every Area
  • Quality Control
  • Attention to Detail
  • Written Correspondence
  • Team Player Mindset
  • Pleasant Manner and Friendly

Timeline

Assistant Teacher

The Carrot Patch
04.2021 - 06.2022

Fulfillment Associate

Amazon
09.2020 - 12.2021

Medical Orderly

Yale New Haven Health System
01.2009 - 06.2015

Materials Assistant

Yale New Haven Health System
03.2008 - 01.2020

Administrative Assistant

Robert Half International Inc.
12.2006 - 10.2008

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

University of Hartford

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