SHANNON REBER
Grand Rapids
Summary
Experienced in providing personal care and support for individuals in need. Creative professional with extensive experience in crafting engaging stories, managing operations, and creating compelling artwork. Skilled in reader engagement and plot structuring, with a strong background in customer service and marketing. Eager to leverage these abilities for you.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Care Worker
Green Acres of Standale
11276 1st. Ave NW Grand Rapids
11.2025 - Current
- Provided compassionate care to residents, ensuring dignity and respect in daily activities.
- Assisted with personal hygiene, meal preparation, and medication administration for diverse resident needs.
- Monitored residents' physical and emotional well-being, promptly reporting changes to healthcare staff.
- Trained and mentored new staff on best practices for direct care and safety protocols.
AUTHOR
Author Shannon Reber
Grand Rapids, MI
07.2015 - Current
- Developed creative writing skills to craft engaging stories with compelling characters and plotlines.
- Compiled feedback from readers into actionable insights for future projects.
- Edited manuscripts for grammar, punctuation, syntax, and style.
- Attended literary events such as book fairs and conferences to build relationships with other authors and publishers.
- Utilized social media platforms to promote finished works and engage readership.
- Analyzed reader reviews and ratings on Amazon and Goodreads to identify areas needing improvement.
- Conducted research to ensure accuracy of facts in books.
- Participated in interviews with newspapers, magazines and radio stations to increase public awareness of books.
- Organized workshops to teach basic principles of writing technique.
ARTIST
Chautauqua Shale
Grand Rapids, MI
01.2002 - Current
- Marketed and promoted artwork through various media outlets.
- Created compelling artwork using a variety of mediums.
- Exhibited high levels of self-motivation when producing individual pieces without supervision.
- Displayed strong attention to detail when finishing works by adding intricate details or textures.
- Recognized opportunities for collaboration amongst other creatives within the community.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when working with clients to ensure satisfaction with commissioned pieces.
- Contributed creative and original ideas toward art production and development.
MENTOR
Independent Contractor
Westfield, NY
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Created an environment that enabled open communication between mentor and mentee relationships through active listening techniques.
- Helped mentees become self-reliant through coaching and counseling.
- Served as positive role model to adolescents requiring guidance.
- Provided guidance and support to mentees, helping them develop their skillset and reach their goals.
- Suggested techniques and methods to help mentee reach educational, social, and professional goals.
OWNER
Genres Bookshop
Westfield, NY
10.2020 - 08.2024
- Managed the daily operations related to customer service, inventory management, and marketing.
- Maintained a high standard of customer service through quality assurance checks.
- Utilized effective problem-solving techniques to resolve conflicts quickly and efficiently.
- Built and maintained strong relationships at all levels of the organization.
- Developed print advertising, social media campaigns, and networking events to deliver messages to target audience.
- Hired skilled personnel to handle challenges and obligations of business.
HOMESCHOOL ART TEACHER
Independent Contractor
Westfield, NY
09.2008 - 05.2010
- Created a safe learning environment for students to explore their creativity and express themselves through visual arts.
- Implemented hands-on art activities to encourage active participation, involvement, and teamwork.
- Guided students in developing artistic talents and providing positive feedback.
Education
High School Diploma -
White Bear Lake Area High School, South Campus
White Bear LakeSkills
- Reader engagement
- World-building
- Genre knowledge
- Character development
- Proofreading
- Revision techniques
- Idea brainstorming
- Plot structuring
- Creative writing
- Originality
- Research proficiency
- Content creation
- Grammar usage
- Patient care
Certification
Certified in first aid and CPR.
Timeline
Direct Care Worker
Green Acres of Standale
11.2025 - Current
MENTOR
Independent Contractor
06.2024 - 08.2024
OWNER
Genres Bookshop
10.2020 - 08.2024
AUTHOR
Author Shannon Reber
07.2015 - Current
HOMESCHOOL ART TEACHER
Independent Contractor
09.2008 - 05.2010
ARTIST
Chautauqua Shale
01.2002 - Current
High School Diploma -
White Bear Lake Area High School, South Campus
additional information
- My books are available on Amazon, and my artwork is available via Facebook.
- HTTP://www.amazon.com/author/shannonreber
- Https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100065024379798