Sherry Jantz
Millard Public School District
Omaha,NE
21
years of professional experience
Compassionate Health Room Paraprofessional with effective documentation skills and a focus on student health and safety. Proven ability to create supportive learning environments through strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty.
Work History
Health Room Paraprofessional
1 Year 11 Months- Applied emotional support for injured students.
- Applied bandages and icepacks to injuries
- Dispensed medication when needed
- An open ear to students who didn't want or feel comfortable talking to anyone else
- Kept detailed records of every visit to the health room
- Office support; unlocking door, attending visitors to the building, answering phone calls, calling parents
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to create a positive learning environment for all students.
- Fostered a positive learning environment by establishing strong rapport with students, parents, and faculty members.
- Promoted a respectful classroom culture by modeling appropriate behavior and reinforcing positive interactions among peers.
- Kept classrooms clean, neat, and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to parents.
- Provided one-on-one support to students with special needs, fostering supportive learning environment.
Receptionist
7 Years 3 Months- Managed multi-line phone system, directing calls to appropriate departments
- Coordinated appointments and meetings, ensuring efficient office scheduling
- Maintained accurate records of visitor logs and client interactions
- Assisted in onboarding new employees by providing orientation and resources
- Streamlined front desk operations, enhancing overall office productivity
- Made visitor badges and employee badges
- Redesigned entire badge system
- Made my own database that I updated daily to keep updated on new and current extensions (collaborated with phone, HR, Managers, and IT to do all of this)
- Trained junior reception staff on best practices and customer service protocols
- Collaborated with management to refine operational procedures for increased efficiency
- Often looked to other departments to look for additional work
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Resolved customer problems and complaints.
- Streamlined front desk operations for increased efficiency by effectively managing phone calls, emails, and walk-in clients.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Supported office efficiency by performing clerical tasks such as data entry, photocopying, scanning, and faxing documents.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities while managing numerous tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines.
- Handled sensitive information with discretion while maintaining strict confidentiality standards.
- Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
- Provided administrative support to staff members by handling correspondence, filing documents, and managing office supplies inventory.
- Maintained confidentiality of information regarding clients and company.
- Cultivated positive relationships with clients through professional demeanor and excellent interpersonal skills.
- Maintained visitor log for entering and leaving facility for security purposes.
- Helped maintain office security by monitoring visitor access and issuing badges.
- Strengthened vendor relationships through regular communication and timely coordination of services.
- Enhanced front desk operations by efficiently managing incoming calls, ensuring prompt customer service.
Photographer
2 Years 1 Month- Captured high-quality images in studio and on-location settings, ensuring client satisfaction.
- Collaborated with clients to understand their vision and deliver tailored photographic solutions.
- Managed lighting equipment and camera settings for optimal image quality during shoots.
- Edited photographs using industry-standard software, enhancing visual appeal and meeting client specifications.
- Trained new photographers on best practices, techniques, and company policies to ensure consistent quality.
- Oversaw project timelines, coordinating schedules to maximize studio efficiency and resource allocation.
- Delivered high-quality images under tight deadlines, demonstrating strong time management skills.
- Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through clear communication and professionalism.
- Provided exceptional customer service throughout the entire process from initial consultation to delivery of final products.
- Assisted clients in selecting poses, wardrobe and backgrounds to photograph different looks, concepts and locations.
- Promoted to assistant manager
- Promoted offers
- Sold accessories
Education
High School Diploma
No Degree - General Studies
Skills
Effective communication
Calm and patient demeanor
Data collection
Patient
Classroom organization
CPR and first aid
Computer skills
Teacher support and collaboration
Student health and safety
Documentation
Emotional support
Relationship building
Behavior improvements
Disability awareness
Student records management
Assessment administration
Accomplishments
Had a student only open up to me about some mental issues she was going through, and wished I could follow her to her upcoming new school cause she felt safe and loved when she was with me.
Timeline
Health Room Paraprofessional
Millard Public School District
08.2024 - CurrentRead More
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