Samantha Zavala
El Cajon,CA
Summary
I am a hardworker, reliable, and works well others. Willing to acknowledge more information to make my coworkers, our customers, and my environment better each day. Excellent at communicating with others and solving any conflicts at work. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
DSP
St. Madeleine Sophie's Center
El Cajon, CA
02.2023 - 12.2024
- Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Assisted individuals in development of social skills to become integrated in community.
- Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
- Advocated for disabled individuals to foster communication and self-expression and achieve goals.
Caregiver
Lo-Har Senior Living
El Cajon, CA
12.2021 - 02.2023
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Administered medication as prescribed by healthcare professionals.
- Communicated effectively with families regarding resident needs and concerns.
- Monitored resident health and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Created a safe and clean environment for residents to thrive.
- Engaged residents in social activities to promote mental well-being.
- Maintained accurate documentation of resident care and observations.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
Sales Associate
Home Depot
El Cajon, CA
03.2019 - 11.2021
- Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
- Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application.
- Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
- Assisted teammates with sales-processing tasks to meet daily sales goals.
- Retained product, service and company policy knowledge to serve as resource for both coworkers and customers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Grossmont College
El Cajon, CASkills
- Relationship selling
- Merchandising knowledge
- Cash handling accuracy
- Verbal/written communication
- Cash register operation
- Client account management
- Reliable and punctual
- Excellent communication skills
- Outgoing personality
- Dependable and Responsible
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking
- Client Documentation
- Transportation
- Safety Monitoring
- First-Aid and CPR
- Community Activities
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
DSP
St. Madeleine Sophie's Center
02.2023 - 12.2024
Caregiver
Lo-Har Senior Living
12.2021 - 02.2023
Sales Associate
Home Depot
03.2019 - 11.2021
High School Diploma -
Grossmont College
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