Mary Mims

Visited senior residents at a senior center biweekly. Painted their nails, played games such as bingo, and facilitated conversations between other residents and volunteers. Helped create a welcoming, positive environment while building communication and empathy skills.

• Maintained cleanliness and order in common areas of the facility.
• Communicated effectively with residents, families, and team members daily.
• Helped prepare materials for resident events and community programs.
• Engaged in training sessions to improve knowledge of resident care practices.
• Answered phones, responded to emails, and provided customer service support when needed.
• Assisted residents with daily activities and personal care needs.
• Organized social events and recreational activities for residents' enjoyment.
• Provided companionship and emotional support to residents during visits.

Facilitated monthly food drives and organized holiday meal deliveries for soup kitchen.
Packaged meals for families while mentoring fellow volunteers on task execution.
Contributed to volunteer leadership, improving team performance during events.

• Prepared and served meals to guests in a welcoming environment.
• Assisted with food inventory management and storage procedures.
• Cleaned kitchen equipment and dining areas to maintain hygiene standards.
• Collaborated with team members to coordinate meal service efficiently.
• Organized food donations and sorted items for distribution.
• Provided friendly customer service to all kitchen visitors and volunteers.
• Supported fundraising events through volunteer coordination and outreach efforts.
• Maintained safety protocols during food handling and service operations.
• Helped disabled individuals by carrying food trays and refilling hot and cold beverages.
• Served hot meals to customers with a friendly demeanor.
• Demonstrated good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
• Provided assistance to customers by handing out meal trays, explaining menu options, and offering nutritional advice.
• Assisted in setting up the soup kitchen prior to opening, including stocking shelves and organizing food items.
• Kept accurate inventory of supplies and restocked as needed.
• Prepared meals for distribution, following recipes and directions from supervisors.
• Cleaned and sanitized kitchen surfaces and equipment after each shift.

Worked daily from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., maintaining a garden and farm operations, including irrigation, repotting plants, animal care, and outdoor labor tasks, such as assisting with chipping wood and other outdoor tasks, demonstrating a strong work ethic and responsibility.

• Operated farm machinery for planting and harvesting crops.
• Assisted in maintaining irrigation systems and ensuring proper water distribution.
• Monitored crop health and reported issues to the farm manager.
• Handled livestock care including feeding, grooming, and monitoring health.
• Maintained cleanliness of equipment and work areas to ensure safety standards.
• Participated in seasonal planting and harvesting activities with team collaboration.
• Assisted in inventory management of supplies and tools used on the farm.
• Followed safety protocols while performing daily farm tasks to minimize risks.
• Loaded and unloaded trucks with supplies or products from the farm.
• Performed general maintenance tasks around the farm, including repairing fences and buildings.
• Cleaned out barns, stalls, pens, and other animal enclosures on a regular basis.
• Ensured compliance with all safety regulations related to farm operations.
• Assisted in the preparation of soil for planting by tilling and plowing fields.
• Applied fertilizers and pesticides according to instructions in order to maximize crop yield.
• Weeded fields manually or used specialized tools such as hoes or cultivators.
• Inspected fields regularly to identify pests or diseases that may harm crop growth.

Four years of hands-on experience caring for children ranging from newborns and infants to toddlers and school-aged children.

Assisted foster parents in providing daily care for foster children, including children with behavioral challenges and special needs.

Implemented behavioral redirection strategies to support positive development and emotional regulation.

Provided feeding, diapering, and general hygiene care in a safe and nurturing environment, as well as assisting children with homework and early learning activities, age-appropriate educational support.

Maintains a structured, patient, and compassionate approach to childcare and will get another teacher for emergencies or if help that is out of my control is needed.

• Assisted children with daily activities and personal care needs.
• Supported educational activities and facilitated playtime for developmental growth.
• Maintained a clean and safe environment for children's wellbeing.
• Collaborated with staff to implement daily schedules and routines.
• Monitored children's behavior and provided guidance during conflicts.
• Engaged in regular communication with parents about child progress and concerns.
• Organized learning materials and resources for educational programs.
• Participated in training sessions to enhance caregiving skills and knowledge.
• Helped maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment for the children to play in.
• Displayed patience and understanding when dealing with challenging behaviors from the children.
• Demonstrated good listening skills when interacting with parents about their child's needs or concerns.
• Encouraged positive social interaction between different age groups of children.
• Supervised indoor and outdoor play activities while ensuring safety of all children at all times.
• Played games with the kids that encouraged physical activity and learning through fun activities.
• Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining focus on each individual child's needs.
• Prepared bottles for infants and changed diapers when necessary.
• Identified signs of emotional or developmental problems in young children using observation techniques.
• Provided childcare to children aged 0-5 in a safe and friendly environment.
• Developed positive relationships with both parents and guardians and children by displaying respectfulness.
• Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
• Communicated with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors.
• Managed crafts and other hands-on activities to engage kids and promote development.
• Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
• Introduced learning activities and imaginative play to teach children to explore.

Participated in a community wide beach cleanup.Participated twice a year, and guided other volunteers in assigned areas to provide a cleaner, safer environment. Directed and guided other volunteers in specific locations for the cleanup

• Collected litter and debris from beach areas to maintain cleanliness.
• Operated specialized cleaning equipment for efficient waste removal.
• Coordinated with team members to cover designated cleaning zones.
• Monitored beach conditions and reported hazards to management.
• Conducted routine inspections to assess cleanliness and safety standards.
• Assisted in organizing community clean-up events for public engagement.
• Swept, raked and collected debris from beach areas.
• Monitored wildlife activity in order to protect endangered species living near the shoreline.
• Responded quickly to emergency situations involving hazardous materials found on the beach.
• Participated in educational programs designed to raise public awareness about environmental issues affecting coastal ecosystems.
• Worked closely with local government agencies and organizations in order to facilitate joint initiatives aimed at improving water quality standards across multiple regions.