Sharda peterson
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Experienced and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal In-Home Caregiver
Faithful Hands Milwaukee
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
08.2022 - Current
- Prepared and served meals to meet dietary needs and instructions.
- Develop individualized plans that meet the needs of each client based on assessments conducted at regular intervals.
- Completed errands and grocery shopping for clients.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Assist with activities of daily living such as dressing, bathing, grooming, feeding, and toileting.
- Provide transportation services for clients when necessary.
- Assisted clients with daily personal care activities.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
Driver
Uber
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
05.2022 - Current
- Transported clients to specified destinations safely and on-time.
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues, ensuring they are in proper working condition.
- Assisted in loading and unloading vehicles to ensure safe transport of goods.
- Achieved consistently high customer scores due to exceptional service.
- Interacted with customers pleasantly to meet needs and drive satisfaction.
- Utilized GPS and maps for efficient route planning.
- Transported riders to designated stops according to pre-determined schedules.
- Saved fuel by leveraging GPS to identify faster routes.
- Assisted passengers with loading and unloading their luggage.
Driver
Lyft
Milwaukee , Wisconsin
10.2021 - Current
- Collected payments for goods delivered or unloaded.
- Performed activities on time while maintaining regular attendance and punctuality to support scheduling and work coverage.
- Transported clients to specified destinations safely and on-time.
- Inspected vehicles for mechanical items and safety issues, ensuring they are in proper working condition.
- Assisted in loading and unloading vehicles to ensure safe transport of goods.
- Achieved consistently high customer scores due to exceptional service.
- Interacted with customers pleasantly to meet needs and drive satisfaction.
- Utilized GPS and maps for efficient route planning.
- Transported riders to designated stops according to pre-determined schedules.
- Followed routes assigned by dispatchers to meet delivery objectives.
- Managed fuel consumption and expenses for vehicle operations.
- Documented daily mileage, gas, and other data.
- Ensured compliance with DOT regulations and other applicable laws governing transportation of cargo.
- Saved fuel by leveraging GPS to identify faster routes.
- Assisted passengers with loading and unloading their luggage.
Personal Caregiver
I Life Services
Milwaukee , Wisconsin
01.2017 - Current
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Assisted with meal preparation and ensured proper nutrition was maintained.
Housekeeper
Marriott
Milwaukee , Wisconsin
03.2021 - 09.2022
- Provided information about hotel services upon request from guests.
- Replenished supplies such as drinking glasses and coffee cups in guest rooms.
- Communicated with maintenance team on damages to repair.
- Communicated with customers about requests for additional supplies or cleaning services.
- Dusted ceiling air conditioning diffusers and ventilation systems to improve airflow.
- Disinfected telephones, light switches and other frequently touched objects.
- Swept and damp-mopped private stairways and hallways.
- Sorted and counted linens and organized in storage areas.
- Used cleaning chemicals following proper guidelines.
- Cleaned building floors by sweeping, mopping and scrubbing.
- Removed finger marks and smudges from doors, frames and glass partitions to enhance shine.
- Swept and mopped floors, vacuumed carpets and rugs, dusted furniture, wiped down surfaces.
- Sanitized and cleaned sinks, mirrors, toilets and showers.
- Checked inventory for required supplies and made lists for needed cleaning products.
- Supplied extra towels and toiletries when requested to optimize guest comfort.
- Emptied trash receptacles throughout the property.
Daycare Assistant
Little Hands Academy
Milwaukee , Wisconsin
05.2017 - 08.2019
- Attended staff meetings and training sessions to improve childcare skills.
- Participated in professional development opportunities related to childcare best practices.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss progress of each child's learning objectives.
- Established routines that provided consistency for young learners resulting in better behavior management skills.
- Maintained clean and organized classroom and play areas to ensure a healthy environment.
- Communicated effectively with parents and guardians about children's daily activities and progress.
- Communicated with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors.
- Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children.
- Assisted in leading and organizing activities for children such as arts, crafts, games and reading stories.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans and activities for children of various ages.
- Managed crafts and other hands-on activities to engage kids and promote development.
- Updated detailed records for each child with information such as daily observations, meals served and medications administered.
- Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
- Cared for children in institutional settings.
- Kept accurate records of attendance, meals served, nap times and other important information related to childcare.
Daycare Teacher
Advance Learning Center
Louisville, Kentucky
12.2010 - 12.2014
- Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
- Encouraged children's curiosity and exploration through interactive learning activities.
- Controlled classroom environments with clearly outlined rules and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Developed and enforced positive strategies to encourage good behavior.
- Escorted children on outings and trips to promote enrichment and maintain safety.
- Monitored student progress to ensure cooperation and growth.
- Read aloud and played alphabet games to encourage early literacy.
- Assisted with toilet training and diaper changing when necessary.
- Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
- Participated in staff meetings and professional development workshops.
- Assisted children with daily routines, including toileting, feeding, and nap times.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Created a positive, nurturing environment for young students.
- Managed record keeping duties such as attendance records and daily reports of individual child activities.
- Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.
Cashier
Pick N Save
Milwaukee , WI
06.2008 - 12.2008
- Kept records of purchases; maintained orderly appearance of checkout area; restocked supplies as needed.
- Answered customer questions and provided store information.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Helped with purchases and signed customers up for rewards program.
- Built and maintained productive relationships with employees.
- Processed credit card, cash, and check payments, ensuring all transactions were accurate.
- Processed sales transactions to prevent long customer wait times.
- Greeted customers promptly and responded to questions.
- Welcomed customers, offering assistance to help find store items.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Answered customers' questions and provided information on store procedures or policies.
Cashier
Walgreens
Milwaukee , Wisconsin
01.2007 - 12.2007
- Kept records of purchases; maintained orderly appearance of checkout area; restocked supplies as needed.
- Answered customer questions and provided store information.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Answered customers' questions and provided information on store procedures or policies.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Helped with purchases and signed customers up for rewards program.
- Built and maintained productive relationships with employees.
- Processed credit card, cash, and check payments, ensuring all transactions were accurate.
- Processed sales transactions to prevent long customer wait times.
- Welcomed customers, offering assistance to help find store items.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Maintained clean and orderly checkout areas by sanitizing register belts, emptying trash cans and organizing candy racks.
- Answered phone calls to assist customers with questions and orders.
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
- Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
- Kept check-out areas clean, organized and well-stocked to maintain attractive store.
- Counted money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure amounts were correct.
- Performed other duties as assigned by management.
- Maintained work area and kept cash drawer organized.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Scanned items and checked pricing on cash register for accuracy.
- Used suggestive selling techniques to promote add-on sales.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lady Pitts High School
Milwaukee, WI06-2007
Skills
- Housekeeping duties
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Excellent customer service skills
- Fall prevention
- Patient transport
- Housekeeping
- Personal care services
- Light housekeeping
- Wisconsin Driver's license
Timeline
Personal In-Home Caregiver
Faithful Hands Milwaukee
08.2022 - Current
Driver
Uber
05.2022 - Current
Driver
Lyft
10.2021 - Current
Housekeeper
Marriott
03.2021 - 09.2022
Daycare Assistant
Little Hands Academy
05.2017 - 08.2019
Personal Caregiver
I Life Services
01.2017 - Current
Daycare Teacher
Advance Learning Center
12.2010 - 12.2014
Cashier
Pick N Save
06.2008 - 12.2008
Cashier
Walgreens
01.2007 - 12.2007
High School Diploma -
Lady Pitts High School