Meagan Harris
Caregiver
Portland,OR
Summary
Hardworking and passionate remote job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a customer service representative position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Personal Caregiver
Steven Lawson
Portland, OR
06.2014 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Provided basic grooming and hygiene assistance to patients.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients, and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
Exotic Dancer
Union Jack’s
Portland, OR
05.2007 - 04.2014
- Picked up choreography moves easily and immediately incorporated changes in choreography or new moves by staying flexible.
- Leveraged mobility and skill to achieve graceful and expressive movements.
- Developed innovative and creative routines to captivate audiences.
- Maintained a professional attitude and work ethic during long rehearsals and performances.
- Adapted to various performance styles to suit diverse audiences.
- Communicated with guests clearly and with good humor to encourage laughter and excitement.
- Received coaching to refine skills and abilities.
- Networked with industry professionals to build contacts and maintain steady stream of work.
- Implemented creative techniques to create unique performances.
- Utilized improvisation techniques to enhance shows.
Assistant Manager
Claire's Boutique
Tilton, NH
06.2004 - 04.2006
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Monitored security to protect employees, customers and property.
Sales Associate
Rue 21
Tilton, NH
06.2002 - 04.2006
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Performed effectively in self-directed work environment, managing day-to-day operations and decisions.
- Developed and maintained strong working relationships with professionals within assigned territory.
- Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.
Education
None - General Studies
Mt. Hood Community College
Gresham, OR 10.2013 - 03.2014
None - General Studies
Portland Community College
Portland, OR 01.2013 - 09.2013
Certificate Of Completion - Medical Transcription
At Home Professions
Online 08.2006 - 01.2006
High School Diploma - College Preparatory
Newfound Regional High School
Bristol, NH 09.2002 - 06.2006
Certificate Of Completion - Life And Career Option Program
Clackamas Community College
Oregon City, OR 07.2012 - 12.2012
Skills
Verbal and written communication skills
Social media knowledge
Money handling abilities
Key holder experience
Medical terminology knowledge
Professional telephone demeanor
Technical Support
Complaint resolution
Creative problem solving
Attention to detail
Empathy
Ability to maintain composure and patience in face of difficult customer situations
Excellent listening skills
Multitasking
Comfortable using PCs, Macs, smartphones, applications, and online platforms
Timeline
Personal Caregiver
Steven Lawson
06.2014 - Current
None - General Studies
Mt. Hood Community College
10.2013 - 03.2014
None - General Studies
Portland Community College
01.2013 - 09.2013
Certificate Of Completion - Life And Career Option Program
Clackamas Community College
07.2012 - 12.2012
Exotic Dancer
Union Jack’s
05.2007 - 04.2014
Certificate Of Completion - Medical Transcription
At Home Professions
08.2006 - 01.2006
Assistant Manager
Claire's Boutique
06.2004 - 04.2006
High School Diploma - College Preparatory
Newfound Regional High School
09.2002 - 06.2006
Sales Associate
Rue 21
06.2002 - 04.2006