Pooja Patel
Cordele,GA
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Farmers Food
12.2019 - Current
- Managed day-to-day operations, including inventory control, vendor relationships, and supply chain management to ensure consistent product availability
- Oversaw budgeting, invoicing, and expense tracking, using Excel to monitor profitability and cost efficiency
- Built strong relationships with customers and vendors, handling inquiries and resolving issues with a focus on quality service
- Supervised and trained a team of employees, fostering a productive and collaborative work environment
- Developed promotional strategies that led to an increase in customer engagement and sales over
- Ensured adherence to food safety regulations and standards, maintaining a clean and compliant workplace
Caregiver and hospice care
Synergy Homecare
05.2022 - 12.2023
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs, and reported concerns promptly
- Provided emotional support and engaged clients in recreational activities
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to the case manager
- Accompanied clients to medical appointments and facilitated communication
- Collaborated on individualized care plans with interdisciplinary teams
Caregiver
Home Instead Senior Care
11.2020 - 08.2021
- Following a prescribed healthcare plan, which may include assisting with exercise and administering medication
- Ensuring the client's home is organized according to their needs and that safety measures are in place
- Providing emotional support and encouragement to perform necessary tasks
- Transporting or escorting the client to medical and other appointments
- Monitoring and reporting changes in health, behavior, and needs
Education
Bachelor of Biological Science -
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign
Champaign, IL12.2023
Associate of Science -
Parkland College
Champaign, IL05.2020
High school Diploma -
Centennial High School
Champaign, IL06.2016
Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Team player
- Documentation
- Strategic planning
- Excellent Communication
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Time Management
- Problem Solving
- MS Office
- Dependable and Responsible
- Data processing skills
- Budget management
Languages
Gujarati
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Limited Working
Timeline
Caregiver and hospice care
Synergy Homecare
05.2022 - 12.2023
Caregiver
Home Instead Senior Care
11.2020 - 08.2021
Operations Manager
Farmers Food
12.2019 - Current
Associate of Science -
Parkland College
High school Diploma -
Centennial High School
Bachelor of Biological Science -
University of Illinois Urbana Champaign