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Linda Meinczinger

Bradenton,FL

Summary

I’m a Paraprofessional with a desire to learn and develop new skills to further my career and gain more experience give more support in a different capacity. I’m eager to further my skills with a positive attitude and a good work ethic I believe I can contribute and be a valuable asset.

Overview

2027
2027
years of professional experience

Work History

Paraprofessional

William H.Bashaw Elementary School
Bradenton, FL
10.2023 - Current
  • Supported classroom instruction through individualized student assistance .
  • Facilitated small group activities, enhancing peer collaboration and social skills development.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.

Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.

  • Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, and faculty members.
  • Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
  • Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
  • Promoted a respectful classroom culture by modeling appropriate behavior and reinforcing positive interactions among peers.
  • Assisted classroom teacher in supervising snack time and indoor and outdoor play.
  • Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call, and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
  • Assisted in the administration of standardized testing.
  • Sat in on Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) meetings regarding the student I had a one on one with for three years to make sure her needs were be met while in school.
  • Supported teachers in grading assignments.
  • Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, fostering supportive learning environment.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with students, and staff, enhancing school community.
  • Assisted students in developing deeper understanding of course concepts by providing one-on-one support.
  • Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
  • Took part in professional development workshops to boost skills.
  • Helped teachers manage bus loading.
  • Stepped into non-classroom environments such as libraries to help staff manage demand.
  • Monitored students on the computer to enforce proper use of resources.

Pharmacy Technician

LeeSar
Sarasota, FL
12.2018 - 10.2023
  • Managed medication dispensing process, ensuring accuracy and compliance with safety protocols.
  • Trained new staff on pharmacy procedures and software and filling orders for hospitals.
  • Packaged tablets and capsules on a machine filling blister packs.
  • Stocked, medication including IV Bags.
  • Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
  • Filled syringes with vitamins for infants for hospitals to administer to their pediatric patients at the several hospitals we delivered to.
  • Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
  • Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized work environment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
  • Increased overall pharmacy productivity by restocking supplies, organizing shelves, and maintaining cleanliness according to standards.
  • Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
  • Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.
  • Assisted in training new team members on standard operating procedures to ensure consistent quality of service across the entire team.
  • Maximized pharmacy efficiency through effective communication with staff members and adherence to procedures.
  • Counted, measured medications.
  • Supported inventory management initiatives through accurate record-keeping of expired medications for disposal purposes.
  • Collected co-payments or full payments
  • Ensured patient safety by strictly following drug storage guidelines, including proper temperature and light exposure control.
  • Restocked pharmacy shelves .
  • Optimized workflow efficiency through participation in regular team meetings discussing areas for improvement within the department.
  • Maintained clean and organized work environment, adhering to health and safety standards.
  • Engaged in continuous learning to stay updated on pharmaceutical practices and products.
  • Managed medication inventory, ensuring availability of all necessary drugs.
  • Accurately filled orders for several hospitals we delivered to.
  • Managed opening and closing duties for pharmacy.
  • Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage.

Pharmacy Technician

Walgreens
Sarasota
08.2018 - 11.2018
  • Assisted in preparation and dispensing of medications, enhancing workflow efficiency.
  • Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers.
  • Enhanced pharmacy workflow by assisting pharmacists with medication dispensing, labeling, and packaging.
  • Promoted patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations when handling personal information during transactions.
  • Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity.
  • Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized work environment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
  • Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, fostering positive relationships with both new and returning patients at the pharmacy counter.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by efficiently processing prescriptions
  • Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.
  • Counted, measured, and compounded medications following standard procedures.
  • Collected co-payments or full payments from customers.
  • Contributed to the reduction of prescription wait times by promptly addressing refill requests.
  • Ensured patient safety by strictly following drug storage guidelines, including proper temperature and light exposure control.
  • Assisted pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications to ensure patient safety.
  • Maintained clean and organized work environment, adhering to health and safety standards.
  • Engaged in continuous learning to stay updated on pharmaceutical practices and products.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, resolving queries and concerns with empathy and professionalism.
  • Enhanced patient care by accurately filling prescriptions under pharmacist supervision.
  • Welcomed customers to pharmacy and answered questions relating to prescriptions and over-the-counter products.
  • Prepared packaging and labels for prescriptions, verifying accuracy of dosage, side effects, interactions, and refill instructions.

Sales Associate

Dollar Tree
Bradenton, FL
09.2017 - 11.2017
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to enhance shopping experience.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Helped customers locate produc

Sales Associate

Bealls Dept Store
Bradenton, FL
02.2016 - 08.2017
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Minimized wait times for customers during peak hours, maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
  • Enhanced team productivity by fostering a positive work environment and providing support to colleagues as needed.
  • Managed efficient cash register operations.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Worked to meet or exceed special targets for credit card applications.
  • Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service to enhance shopping experiences and foster customer loyalty.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.

Secretary

Stephen Custom Home Builders Inc
Hamburg, NY
10.2007 - 11.2015

Managed daily office operations.

  • Maintained accurate records and documentation
  • Entered data into system and updated customer contacts with information to keep records current.
  • Provided clerical support to company copying, faxing, and filing documents.
  • Maintained accurate records of office expenses.
  • Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
  • Interacted with vendors to receive orders.
  • Recorded new hires.

Manager at Co Owned Laundrymat

LA Laundry
Lackawanna,NY
2011 - 2013

Managed 3 employees, helped with washing dry and folding of clusters laundry.

Opened and closed

cleaned , maintained machines

Maintained and handle the supplies and money.

Education

No Degree - Liberal Arts/Nursing

Trocaire College
Buffalo, NY
06.1993

Skills

I work well with others

Profeesional

Experience with managing employees and assisting in running businesses

working one on one and in groups with students

Timeline

Paraprofessional

William H.Bashaw Elementary School
10.2023 - Current

Pharmacy Technician

LeeSar
12.2018 - 10.2023

Pharmacy Technician

Walgreens
08.2018 - 11.2018

Sales Associate

Dollar Tree
09.2017 - 11.2017

Sales Associate

Bealls Dept Store
02.2016 - 08.2017

Secretary

Stephen Custom Home Builders Inc
10.2007 - 11.2015

Manager at Co Owned Laundrymat

LA Laundry
2011 - 2013

No Degree - Liberal Arts/Nursing

Trocaire College