Knowledgeable support professional with experience assisting children in learning environments and teaching. Devoted to children's learning and safety. Always ready to step in and help with any need.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Small Business Co-Owner
The Bakery Gals
Anderson , SC
01.2023 - 02.2025
Managed and filled large orders for business events
Developed seasonal menu items, to provide new products for customers to enjoy
Coordinated marketing efforts through social media and local vendor fairs
Handled customer inquiries, finding products that fit their event
Managed daily operations of the bakery, serving the community
Owner
4 Kids Doodle
Anderson, SC
12.2022 - 01.2025
Developed breeding plans to enhance dog lineage and health, producing healthy puppies
Coordinated health screenings and vaccinations for all dogs and puppies
Managed daily care routines for puppies and adult dogs
Educated potential buyers on breed characteristics and care needs, helping them make informed decisions before committing to raising a puppy
Implemented socialization strategies to ensure well-adjusted puppies, while potty training and crate training
Maintained accurate records of breeding, health, and sales information
Marketed the puppies to find safe homes for them to go to
Coordinated all transportation means to get dogs to their forever homes
Continued and current resource for all families, to answer questions and support while raising their puppy
Office Manager
Dr Marc J. Holzman, Ophthalmology
Washington, DC
09.2011 - 05.2013
Ran initial eye tests for patients and documented results
Assisted in meeting patient needs for appointments and concerns through the doctor
Billed for patient visits, individually and through insurance
Aided in hiring new employees
Maintained patient files
Board of Directors & Program Services Director
Generations Humanitarian
Draper, Utah
01.2009 - 09.2011
Aided in founding of the non-profit organization
Managed all office functions for the secretariat office
Managed program services: internships, fundraising, communication on adoptions and sponsorships
Established a drop-in center in Espinal, Columbia for street children and maintained El Girasol orphanage in Peru
Co-Directed first expedition of organization to Peru per the director's request
Asked to be a member of the Board of Directors to aid in organizational decisions and progress
Medical Assistant
Farmington Family Medicine
Farmington, Utah
04.2010 - 08.2011
After completing a 300 hour internship was offered a full time position with the clinic as the physician/owners head medical assistant
Assisted patients in basic health care needs, and provided laboratory, immunization, and follow-up care as needed
Solely maintained all vaccines in the clinic: ordered, inventoried and stocked
Trained new employees
Processed hospital orders through insurance and patients
Assisted with billing, scheduling and all other front office functions
Substitute Teacher
Centro de La Familia
Providence, Utah
09.2008 - 12.2008
Aided teachers in their classrooms by interacting with the children and assisting in their development
Managed the front office and entered files into the database
Research Assistant, Tutor, Clinic Supervisor
Center for Academic Interventions
Logan, Utah
09.2004 - 12.2007
Delivered individual reading instruction to students in Pennsylvania ages 8-16 online and locally
Monitored students' educational progress through developmental assessments
Promoted to clinic supervisor, overseeing other tutors, providing feedback and assisting in problems when necessary
Co-presented outcome research on clinical studies of visual goal and progress stimuli and their affects on students' reading fluency growth rates at the Association for Behavior Analysis Conference in San Diego, CA
Co-presented outcome research on the effectiveness of live on-line tutoring for remediating students' skill deficits at the Association for Behavior Analysis Conference in San Diego, CA
Top of Utah Families Magazine: published research article. Gleed, L. & Forbush, D. (2006) Vocabulary: fourth of a five part series exploring critical elements of reading. Top of Utah Families, April p. 6-7.
Education
BS - Family, Consumer, And Human Development
Utah State University
Logan, Utah
12.2008
Skills
Problem solving
Time management
Menu development
Customer service
Entrepreneurial leadership
Budget control
Early childhood education
Lesson planning
Child development knowledge
Educational assessment
Accomplishments
Raising my four children
Rode throughout the sand dunes off the Oregon Coast
Snorkeled throughout Hawaiian islands of Oahu and Kawai
Hiked Machu Picchu and Wayna Picchu amongst other places
Hiked throughout the Amazon Jungle, staying with the primitive tribe of the Amacayre people
Community Service
Ecclesiastical leader for women's group, arranging meals and service to those in need, teaching and training 5/2021-3/2025
Ecclesiastical leader for children ages 2-11, coordinating lessons and classes 8/2016-3/2021
Ecclesiastical leader for youth group of girls ages 12-18, coordinating activities and lessons 8/2013-3/2016
Expedition Director, Generations Humanitarian, Cusco, Peru, 4/2011