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Lori Bruno

Lori Bruno

JACKSONVILLE,North Carolina
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins

Summary

Approachable individual with excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Passionate about helping others succeed with proven track record in developing successful mentoring relationships with students. Fosters sense of community among residents to support individuals in times of need.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Direct Care Professional

Jayds Home Care
09.2023 - Current
  • Ensured a safe and comfortable environment by maintaining clean and organized living spaces for clients.
  • Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
  • Supported clients'' emotional well-being through compassionate listening, empathy, and encouragement during difficult times.
  • Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.

Office Manager

H & R Block Tax Services
Jacksonville, NC
10.2023 - 04.2024
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.

Commercial Cleaner/Housekeeper

Carolina Stays
08.2023 - 09.2023
  • Independently cleaned and sanitized houses and units
  • Vacuumed and seeped floors, carpets, and area rugs
  • Washed and changed linens
  • Cleaned and sanitized bathrooms, showers, toilets, sinks and counter tops
  • Cleaned and sanitized kitchens, counters, refrigerators, ovens, microwaves, toasters and any other household appliances
  • Washed and replenished toiletries and towels
  • Emptied all trash receptacles.
  • Improved overall cleanliness of facilities by diligently adhering to established sanitation standards and protocols.

Senior Team Leader/ Tax Professional

H&R Block
11.2022 - 05.2023
  • Mentored junior team members, providing guidance and support to enhance their career progression.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of company mission and goals and mentored employees in reaching objectives aligned with company core values.
  • Promoted a collaborative work environment, encouraging open communication among team members for better problem-solving abilities.
  • Produced weekly, daily and monthly activity reports and forecasts.
  • Set clear team goals and delegated tasks and set deadlines.
  • Influenced company policy formulation through active participation in management meetings and contributing valuable insights from a Senior Team Leader perspective.

Senior Residential Manager

AHRC Suffolk
08.2007 - 11.2021
  • Established and promoted a community environment
  • Managed property maintenance for optimal living conditions.
  • Created an environment conducive to community building among residents through social events and common area enhancements.
  • Cultivated positive working environment within the residential team by providing ongoing support and guidance as needed.
  • Implemented cost control measures to maintain budgetary targets while delivering exceptional services to residents, including individual finances.
  • Recruited trained, and supervised residential staff members, ensuring efficient operations and high-quality service delivery.
  • Coordinated and managed all health care needs
  • Encouraged individuals to implement behavior and support plans
  • Coaching and mentoring staff with all new policies, behavior plans and medical issues
  • Coaching and mentoring individuals with moderate to severe developmental disabilities to carry out daily living tasks Verbal and written by coordinating expert support
  • Spearheaded proactive training strategies to keep Food safety standards staff at forefront of current best practices and safety protocols
  • Kept up with all resident files and techniques regulatory paperwork current and accurate with Paralegal Certificate diligent attention to administrative requirements
  • Improved client satisfaction by addressing and resolving concerns in a timely manner.

Business owner

Self Employed
01.1996 - 12.2007
  • Managed day-to-day business operations of fast-paced business pulling in over $5000 in daily transactions
  • Reconciled daily sales, returns and financial reports in QuickBooks
  • Created and curated recipes and menus

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration

Nova Southeastern University, Davie, FL
06.1991

Completed a Paralegal Degree

Skills

  • Individualized Service Planning
  • Documentation And Reporting
  • Problem-Solving
  • Behavioral Management
  • Occupancy Management
  • Security Protocols
  • Motivational Skills
  • Conflict Mediation
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Team motivation
  • Employee Evaluation
  • Attention to Detail

Phone

(631) 948-8913

Sections

  • Employment History, Senior Team Leader/ Tax Professional, H&R Block, Doylestown, PA, 11/2022, Current, Create an inspiring team environment with an open communication structure., Set clear team goals., Delegate tasks and set deadlines., Oversee day to day operations., Monitor team performance and report on metrics., Motivate team members., Discover training needs and provide Coaching., Team Leader/ Tax Professional, H&R Block, Plymouth, PA, 11/2022, Create an inspiring team environment with an open communication structure., Set clear team goals., Delegate tasks and set deadlines., Oversee day to day operations., Monitor team performance and report on metrics., Motivate team members., Discover training needs and provide Coaching., Commercial Cleaner/Housekeeper, Carolina Stays, Sneads Ferry, NC, 08/2023, 09/2023, Independently cleaned and sanitized houses and units., Vacuumed and seeped floors, carpets, and area rugs., Washed and changed linens., Cleaned and sanitized bathrooms, showers, toilets, sinks and counter tops., Cleaned and sanitized kitchens, counters, refrigerators, ovens, microwaves, toasters and any other household appliances., Washed and replenished toiletries and towels., Emptied all trash receptacles., Senior Residential Manager, AHRC Suffolk, Bohemia, NY, 08/2007, 11/2021, Established and promoted a community environment., Available to residents and staff at all times with any needs., Managed all house budgets and individual finances., Coordinated all activities of the residence including staff supervision., Coordinated and managed all health care needs., Addressed all issues that arose on premises., Encouraged individuals to implement behavior and support plans., Assisted with administrative responsibilities., Coaching and mentoring staff with all new policies, behavior plans and medical issues., Coaching and mentoring individuals with moderate to severe developmental disabilities to carry out daily living tasks Verbal and written by coordinating expert support., Spearheaded proactive training strategies to keep Food safety standards staff at forefront of current best practices and safety protocols., Kept up with all resident files and techniques regulatory paperwork current and accurate with Paralegal Certificate diligent attention to administrative requirements, Business owner, Self Employed, Center Moriches, NY, 01/1996, 12/2007, Managed day-to-day business operations of fast-paced business pulling in over $5000 in daily transactions., Reconciled daily sales, returns and financial reports in QuickBooks., Created and curated recipes and menus
  • Education History, Business Administration, Bachelor's Degree, Nova Southeastern University, Davie, FL, Paralegal, Nova Southeastern University, 05/1991

Certification

  • Paralegal Certification

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Supervised team of 10 staff members.

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Software

Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and OneNote

Google Drive: Docs, Sheets Forms and Gmail

Microsoft Teams

Interests

I enjoy cooking, reading and volunteering in my free time

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Office Manager - H & R Block Tax Services
10.2023 - 04.2024
Direct Care Professional - Jayds Home Care
09.2023 - Current
Commercial Cleaner/Housekeeper - Carolina Stays
08.2023 - 09.2023
Senior Team Leader/ Tax Professional - H&R Block
11.2022 - 05.2023
Senior Residential Manager - AHRC Suffolk
08.2007 - 11.2021
Business owner - Self Employed
01.1996 - 12.2007
Nova Southeastern University - Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration
Lori Bruno