Professional with strong background in customer interactions and service solutions. Highly skilled in conflict resolution, communication, and problem-solving, ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty. Effective team collaborator, adaptable to changing needs, and consistently focused on achieving results through efficient and empathetic service. Known for reliability and proactive approach to meeting customer and organizational goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DSP (Direct Support Professional)
Behavioral Health Holdings Kansas City
01.2023 - 08.2024
Assist and/or facilitates the implementation of an individualized plan to achieve specific outcomes derived from the participants' preference, needs and interests
Implementation of Behavioral Support Plan and Individualized Programming as instructed by clinical staff
Assist in and/or administer Crisis Management and redirection
Ensure a clean, safe and secure environment for the individuals being served
Assist individuals when practicing skills to develop more acquired proficiency in independence
This includes support of all activities of daily living (toileting, hygiene practices, cleaning, cooking, medication management (L1MA certified staff), budgeting, etc.)
Support community visits with individuals being served
Maintains accurate records, collecting and compiling data as instructed
Transport and support community errands, visits and medical appointments with individuals served.
Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
Night Auditor
Best Western
05.2020 - 12.2022
Providing service to guests, including checking in and out, managing lobby traffic and flow, assisting with luggage, providing telephone operator services and taking reservations
Responding to guest inquiries and resolving guest issues and complaints
Posting charges and auditing guest folios for accuracy
Maintaining an accurate accounting of all cash, charges and receipts
Preparing and reconciling sales summaries.
Handled emergency situations calmly and professionally, keeping guest safety as the top priority at all times.
Performed nightly updates to room charges and rates.
Direct Support Professional
Abilities LLC
09.2019 - 04.2020
Create a safe, kind, and empathetic environment
Support individuals with everyday care
Document the services provided to the individual in a documentation program
Follow an individual's medical care as ordered
Community inclusion
Assist the individual with everyday errands - banking, grocery shopping, medical appointments, visiting friends or family
Adhere to the agency's policies and procedures.
Transported clients to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
Contributed to staff meetings, sharing progress reports and providing suggestions on potential operational improvements.
Production Worker
EnerSys Delaware Inc.
08.2016 - 08.2019
Start-up and operate equipment
Troubleshoot and make adjustments to equipment as necessary
Understand and follow all department instructions and procedures
Visually inspect material for defects
Control scrap
Must be able to count and record production as necessary
Perform daily housekeeping and cleanliness procedures
Follow all ISO, environmental, and safety procedures
Perform mechanical works using hand/power tools to construct and manufacture products
Pack and secure materials for transport
Working as part of a production team, operate efficiently and effectively to ensure production targets are met, liaise with maintenance of any machine issues to ensure machine downtime is kept to a minimum.
Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
Direct Support Professional
Abilities LLC
02.2011 - 12.2014
Create a safe, kind, and empathetic environment
Support individuals with everyday care
Documented services provided to individuals in documentation program
Follow individual's medical care as ordered
Community inclusion
Assist individuals with everyday errands - banking, grocery shopping, medical appointments, visiting friends or family
Adhere to agency's policies and procedures.
Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients, and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Management
State Fair Community College
Sedalia, MO
05.2026
Diploma in High School -
Crest Ridge High School
Centerview, MO
05.2010
Skills
Customer Service
Organizational Skills
Microsoft Office
Appointment Scheduling
Software troubleshooting
Computer skills
Time management skills
Problem-solving abilities
Data Collection
Staff Training
Work Ethic and Integrity
Patience and Empathy
Reliability and punctuality
Organizational abilities
Professionalism and Courtesy
Certification
Driver's License, Present
First Aid Certification, 02/23 to Present
CPR Certification, 02/23 to Present
Certified Medication Aide, 06/23 to 06/26
Class E, Present
Food Safety Certification, Present
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Timeline
DSP (Direct Support Professional)
Behavioral Health Holdings Kansas City
01.2023 - 08.2024
Night Auditor
Best Western
05.2020 - 12.2022
Direct Support Professional
Abilities LLC
09.2019 - 04.2020
Production Worker
EnerSys Delaware Inc.
08.2016 - 08.2019
Direct Support Professional
Abilities LLC
02.2011 - 12.2014
Diploma in High School -
Crest Ridge High School
Driver's License, Present
First Aid Certification, 02/23 to Present
CPR Certification, 02/23 to Present
Certified Medication Aide, 06/23 to 06/26
Class E, Present
Food Safety Certification, Present
Associate of Arts - Business Management
State Fair Community College
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