Melanie Jones
Eugene,OR
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Enjoys team development, cooperative learning, planning and assessment to reach or exceed goals. Excellent research, communication and problem-solving abilities. Emphasis on building and retaining a strong, diverse customer base.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Family Caregiver
Self Employed
Eugene, OR
11.2019 - 01.2024
- Assessed medical needs of the patient by consulting with physicians or nurses.
- Collaborated with other healthcare providers to ensure quality care was provided.
- Created a safe environment for the patient by adhering to safety standards.
- Responded quickly to any emergency situations that may arise.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks like laundry, vacuuming and dusting.
- Assisted patient with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of the patient to follow up on appointments.
- Maintained cleanliness of patient's environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Encouraged patient to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Observed patient for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Administered medications according to doctor's orders and ensured that all medications were taken safely.
Real Estate Improvement
Self Employed
Waterford, CA
10.2014 - 08.2019
- Interacted with other professionals, such as lenders, appraisers, home inspectors, attorneys, to ensure successful transactions.
- Communicated with owner to determine property needs and budget constraints.
- Established and maintained positive relationships with banks, attorneys, mortgage lenders and builders.
- Prepared property for market including asset liquidation, scheduling upgrades for electrical and plumbing systems, roof and flooring structures, HVAC, septic, well pump and complete array of water testing (contaminants and composition).
- Two major moves within this time span; three homes with issues that required immediate attention.
Walnut Rancher
Bent Pine Ranch
Waterford
11.2011 - 12.2015
- Analyzed production phases of an agricultural-based business to convert from traditional farming methods to organic.
- Selected new materials, managed business accounts, purchased equipment, hired customized work, and maintained licensure.
- First in region to use beneficial insects to achieve long-term pest control and to add microbials to fertilizers to increase crop yield. Remediation for crown gall infections, treatment of husk fly and codling moth infestations that had become impervious to traditional agricultural pesticide intervention.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to the projects.
- Identified potential risks associated with each project and created mitigation strategies.
- Cultivated relationships with vendors for procurement of materials needed for the successful completion of projects.
- Conducted periodic inspections of orchard for quality and progress.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Foreign Languages Education
California State University - Fresno
Fresno, CA08-1997
Skills
- Geriatric Care
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Meal Preparation
- Mobility Assistance
- Certified Pharmacy Technician
- Externship in hospital, hospice, and retail settings
- Presentation/Lesson Planning Language Arts
- Substitute Teacher in math, science, language arts, history, art, English, physical education, home economics Grades 7-12 Impromptu lesson planning as required
- Business Accounting coursework
- Biological Sciences and Math coursework
- Microsoft 365 (Office)
- Typing 72 WPM
Websites
Languages
French
Professional
German
Limited
Russian
Limited
Certification
- CPhT
- Professional Clear Single Subject Credential
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Family Caregiver
Self Employed
11.2019 - 01.2024
Real Estate Improvement
Self Employed
10.2014 - 08.2019
Walnut Rancher
Bent Pine Ranch
11.2011 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Foreign Languages Education
California State University - Fresno