Lauren Meshin
Henrico,US
Summary
I have a combined seven years of experience in the mental health/healthcare with strong talents in planning and executing daily activities and encouraging client participation. Adept at managing a monthly calendar, daily reports, and excellent time management in fast pace working environments. As well as coordinating schedules. Outstanding people skills in developing personal bonds with staff, other clients, and outside sources. Strong management skills, with two years of management experience as an employment specialist for people with barriers. Expert team leadership, planning, and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST 1
Goodwill of Central and Costal Virginia
03.2023 - Current
- Evaluate client's skill level and offer employment coaching, support, and supervision on job sites
- Ensure accurate and authorized time sheets for every pay period
- Track participants' data to create service plans for achieving objectives and enhancing work abilities
- Create daily case notes detailing interactions, work progress, and safety and health precautions
- Develop individualized employment strategies and provide comprehensive job coaching to enhance client career success through skill assessment and targeted development plans
- Maintain meticulous documentation of client progress, including daily case notes, service plans, and time sheet management to ensure accurate program compliance
- Analyze client skill gaps and workplace requirements to create tailored intervention strategies that optimize job placement success and retention
LEAD TEACHER
Lakeside Presbyterian Preschool
03.2018 - 03.2023
- Plan, implement, and supervise a licensed preschool program for children ages 2-5
- Prepare curriculum and weekly lesson plans using creative teaching methods
- Direct and teach curriculum and activities with assistance of an aide
- Develop rapport and relationships with children and their parents
- Follow all licensed safety protocols to ensure children's safety
- Designed and implemented creative teaching methodologies for preschool curriculum, fostering developmental growth through interactive learning experiences
- Maintained comprehensive safety protocols and licensing requirements while managing daily operations for diverse group of 2-5 year old students
- Built strong partnerships with families through regular communication, creating supportive learning environment that bridged home and school experiences
- Developed and executed age-appropriate educational programs that enhanced cognitive, social, and motor skill development
ASSOCIATE
Target
10.2016 - 04.2019
- Represent the store and handle various sales floor functions
- Manage registers, customer service, and solve customer issues
- Organize merchandise and maintain store appearance
- Streamlined customer service operations by implementing efficient problem-solving strategies and maintaining high-quality store presentation standards
- Orchestrated daily sales floor operations while ensuring precise cash handling and delivering exceptional customer experience through personalized service
- Fostered positive shopping environment through proactive merchandise management and cross-functional team coordination to enhance store efficiency
- Built lasting customer relationships through attentive service, while supporting team initiatives and maintaining organized retail environment
RESIDENTIAL SPECIALIST FOR DIFFERENTLY ABLED ADULTS
Supportive Concepts For Families
07.2012 - 02.2017
- Work in 'Group Homes' and 'Day Programs' to enhance daily living skills of residents
- Teach essential life skills, such as money management and social interactions
- Assist in communication, literacy, and numeracy skills
- Provide personal hygiene support for residents requiring total care
- Implemented comprehensive life skills training programs for adults with diverse abilities, fostering independence through personalized development plans
- Coordinated daily living activities and therapeutic interventions while maintaining detailed progress reports and care documentation
- Partnered with healthcare professionals to develop and execute individualized support strategies, enhancing residents' quality of life
- Facilitated community integration activities, leading to improved social engagement and independence for program participants
- Developed creative learning approaches to teach financial literacy and social skills, adapting methods to match individual learning styles
- Managed comprehensive care documentation while implementing therapeutic interventions and daily support residential clients
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Dairy Queen
05.2011 - 07.2012
- Take customer orders, answer questions, and serve food
- Managed dual responsibilities in food preparation and customer service, ensuring quality standards while maintaining efficient service flow in fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated versatility by handling multiple stations, from kitchen operations to front counter service, while maintaining consistent product quality
- Balanced multiple priorities between food preparation and customer interaction, implementing efficient workflows to maintain service excellence
DIETARY AIDE
Sacred Heart Villa
08.2010 - 04.2011
- Prep, cook, and serve dinner to sisters and residents
- Clean dining room and kitchen after meals
- Help prep and serve lunch meal
- Coordinated meal preparation and service operations, ensuring timely delivery of nutritious meals while maintaining strict food safety and sanitation protocols
- Fostered positive dining experience through attentive service, while collaborating with kitchen staff to streamline meal preparation and cleanup processes
- Optimized kitchen workflow by implementing efficient prep and cleanup procedures, reducing post-service completion time while maintaining quality standards
WAITRESS/HOSTESS/COOK
Arner's/Giannotti's Restaurant
09.2003 - 08.2010
- Seat customers and cash them out after meals
- Take orders and serve customers
- Prep and cook food orders
- Assist manager with scheduling and sectioning for servers
- Demonstrated versatility by seamlessly transitioning between front-of-house and kitchen duties, ensuring consistent food quality and service standards
- Facilitated smooth dining operations through effective communication between kitchen staff and service team while handling guest seating and payment processing
- Maintained positive guest relations while efficiently managing multiple tables, preparing food orders, and supporting team members during peak hours
- Streamlined order processing and table management systems to reduce wait times and enhance overall dining experience
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Exeter Senior High School
Reading, PA01.2003
Skills
- Curriculum Development
- Teaching
- Customer Service
- Team Leadership
- Program Planning
- Time Management
- Conflict Management
- Strategic Planning
- Client Assessment
- Communication Skills
- Team Building
- Disability services
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 10/27/84
Timeline
EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST 1
Goodwill of Central and Costal Virginia
03.2023 - Current
LEAD TEACHER
Lakeside Presbyterian Preschool
03.2018 - 03.2023
ASSOCIATE
Target
10.2016 - 04.2019
RESIDENTIAL SPECIALIST FOR DIFFERENTLY ABLED ADULTS
Supportive Concepts For Families
07.2012 - 02.2017
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Dairy Queen
05.2011 - 07.2012
DIETARY AIDE
Sacred Heart Villa
08.2010 - 04.2011
WAITRESS/HOSTESS/COOK
Arner's/Giannotti's Restaurant
09.2003 - 08.2010
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Exeter Senior High School
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