Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
Tax Preparer
Community Action Duluth
Duluth, MN
01.2024 - Current
Researched federal, state, and local laws to ensure compliance with regulations.
Analyzed financial information such as income statements and balance sheets to calculate tax liability.
Reviewed prior year's returns for accuracy and completeness before submitting them.
Shelter Support Staff
CHUM
Duluth, MN
06.2021 - 11.2023
Checked and stocked inventory throughout the facility to meet expected demands.
Assessed daily workloads, scheduled and planned daily assignments, and oversaw numerous projects.
Removed trash bags, broke down boxes, and placed recyclable materials in designated disposal areas.
Monitored supply levels and requested new items to maintain completing daily cleaning tasks.
Explained goals and expectations required of trainees.
During COVID helped clean rooms, put up dividers for sick residents, cleaned dorms, and washed linen weekly.
Office Assistant
Chum
Duluth, Minnesota
06.2022 - 06.2023
Greeted visitors or callers to handle questions or direct to appropriate staff
Work with Finance Director to create and use Excel spreadsheet to log in all check and cash received
Monthly shopping Department, Offices Supplies, and Inventory
Assisting with accounts payable and accounts receivable, Bookkeeping and banking task
Receive and process Deposits and Rents
Maintained lists of resources helpful to clients
Checked figures, postings and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy and proper codes.
Managed payroll and time and attendance systems.
Building Maintenance Worker
YWCA
Duluth, MN
11.2019 - 02.2021
Completed basic carpentry tasks and installed shelves, hooks and closet rods to meet customer needs.
Filled out work orders, repair logs and maintenance plans to document work completed.
Inspected alarm systems and monitors to comply with fire, carbon monoxide and other safety levels.
Responded to personnel queries and troubleshooting requests to provide repair services to improve operations.
Worked closely with vendors and suppliers to purchase spare parts.
General Maintenance Janitor
The College of St. Scholastica
Duluth, MN
04.2018 - 09.2019
To perform all work requests as assigned by Facilities Services.
Provide hard floor care. This includes, but is not limited to, daily floor scrubbing; sweeping and mopping; stripping of tile, terrazzo, and wood floors, and recoating of same.
Perform all work requests as assigned by Facilities Services.
Perform set-ups for special events as requested
Maintain entrances to include shoveling snow, spreading sand, ice melt, etc., as well as sweeping entrances.
Institutional Service Assistant III
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
01.2008 - 03.2018
Operated industrial cleaning equipment to quickly complete custodial tasks.
Stripped, sealed, finished and polished floors to maintain longevity and health.
Supervised facility operations, including preventive maintenance projects, employee tasks and performance and adherence to safety standards.
Cleared snow, leaves, trash and debris from steps, walkways and areas around building entrances and exits, maintaining cleanliness and appearance of premises.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
University Of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
Interests
Community Involvement:
Street Wise Consulting Policy Group- Life House | Duluth, MN
Heading Home Advisory Council- St. Louis County | Duluth, MN
Child and Youth Program Assistant at New Beginnings CDC / Expanding Horizons CDCChild and Youth Program Assistant at New Beginnings CDC / Expanding Horizons CDC