Rebecca Zimmerman
Myerstown,PA
Summary
Motivated business professional bringing fifteen years of entrepreneurial experience. Dedicated and personable with extensive experience in managing administrative and sales operations and personnel. Well-versed in training, educating, motivating and supporting staff members. Focused on performance and flexible with specific needs of different assignments. Collaborates professionally with individuals from broad array of backgrounds and cultures.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner
White Magnolia On Main
Myerstown, PA
09.2021 - Current
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Oversaw business budget planning and purchasing.
- Devised and deployed sales and marketing tactics to drive strategic growth and support achievement of revenue goals
- Capitalized on social media platforms to increase market awareness and recruit sales agents.
- Kept all building areas and equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance.
- Maintained updated knowledge of regulatory changes to adjust business operations accordingly.
- Remained up-to-date on current trends and attended industry trade shows and markets to view and order inventory.
- Enhanced product awareness by taking pictures of new and available product offerings and posting to company's website and media accounts.
- Used print strategies such as newspaper ads, business catalogs and marketing brochures to bring in and capture new customer business.
Designer Project Manager
Reputable Streamline Properties
Myerstown, PA
01.2007 - 09.2021
- Spearheaded design process to align with client specifications and budget in over 100 homes.
- Researched design trends, technology and processes and directed work of design team .
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
- Established and adhered to budget requirements with excellent planning and consistent expense monitoring.
Womens Shelter Volunteer
Calvary Chapel Lebanon
Lebanon, PA
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Participated in activities to assist women from various backgrounds and ethnicities learn basic life skills.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity using resources at hand.
- Taught people culinary and basic life skills to improve quality of life after rehabilitation.
- Donated over 30 hours of time weekly.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
Phlebotomy Technician
Good Samaritan Hospital
Lebanon, PA
03.2007 - 09.2010
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods on over 50 patients daily.
- Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and biohazardous waste disposal procedures.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
- Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
- Logged patient information and recorded results into system.
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
- Used personal protective equipment correctly to protect coworkers and patients.
Patient Care Technician
Lancaster General Hospital
Lancaster, PA
05.2000 - 08.2007
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs and offered qualified support for minimal of 10 patients.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Helped patients complete activities of daily living.
- Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
- Cleaned, sanitized and moved hospital equipment.
- Used wheelchairs, stretchers and movable beds to move patients between hospital locations.
- Collected laboratory specimens, dropped off at laboratories and picked up test results.
- Provided physical support to patients through diverse types of mobility assistance.
Education
No Degree - Chemistry
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Millersville, PANo Degree - Nursing
Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PAHigh School Diploma -
Eastern Lebanon County High School
Myerstown, PA06.1999
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Effective Communicator
- New Business Development
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Issue Resolution
- Customer Service
- Business Management and Development
- Attention to Detail
- Sales Strategies
- Driven and Determined
- Business Optimization
- Operations Start-Up
- Sales Growth
- Analytical and Critical Thinker
Websites
Timeline
Business Owner
White Magnolia On Main
09.2021 - Current
Womens Shelter Volunteer
Calvary Chapel Lebanon
01.2017 - 01.2020
Phlebotomy Technician
Good Samaritan Hospital
03.2007 - 09.2010
Designer Project Manager
Reputable Streamline Properties
01.2007 - 09.2021
Patient Care Technician
Lancaster General Hospital
05.2000 - 08.2007
No Degree - Chemistry
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
No Degree - Nursing
Harrisburg Area Community College
High School Diploma -
Eastern Lebanon County High School
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