Laura Marques

• Started a home cleaning and organizing service for residential and rental properties.
• Consulted with clients to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
• Began with 1 client and built to 100 clients in 8 years. Maintained 10 recurring clients for 6 years.
• Managed day-to-day business operations.
• Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.

• Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes.
• Assisted patient with medications.
• Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.

• Assisted students with their academic and behavior goals in accordance with their IEP's.
• Provided school administration with inventories and checklists for each student's enrollment data and outcomes.
• Provided guidance and recommended coping mechanisms for youth dealing with difficult issues.
• Assisted mentees in developing self-confidence and positive self-image.
• Facilitated a "Life Skills" group and Garden Project.

• Evaluated diagnostic data to determine eligibility and needed services.
• Coordinated community resources and secured referrals.
• Assisted individuals with addressing disabilities and developing career plans.
• Led on-site training for new staff.
• Liaised with community partners to enhance employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

• Developed resident activities and programming for 10-18 year olds, to encourage new skills and maintain present skills.
• Implemented written goals from treatment plans to enhance patient outcomes.
• Instructed and reinforced target outcomes to help individuals achieve goals.
• Recorded participant behavior and methods to alleviate barriers and progress toward goals.

In all three of these positions I worked with children who had developmental disabilities. I created work plans, taught life skills, and interacted with the community to assist these individuals in building self-confidence.