Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Sheryl Paradis

La Vergne,TN

Summary

A journalist and photographer , computer skills, social media , good with people, can do what is necessary to get the job done, cooks, cares for people

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Homemaker

Blaine Goins
La Vergne, TN
06.2010 - Current
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with , bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.

Front Desk Clerk

Champ Hotel
La Vergne, TN
03.2002 - 05.2010
  • Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
  • Liaised with housekeeping and maintenance staff to address requests and complaints made by guests.
  • Used internal software to process reservations, check-ins and check-outs.
  • Updated customer accounts with add-on room charges, minibar use and room service bills.
  • Entered customer data into room system and updated information when patrons changed rooms.
  • Confirmed relevant guest information and payment methods to prevent fraud.
  • Planned coverage needs and organized services to support incoming special events.
  • Contacted housekeeping staff and maintenance department immediately to resolve guest room issues.

Sports Writer and Photographer

Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN
08.1994 - 12.1996
  • Delivered authoritative sports coverage with careful attention to game facts, stats, and predictions.
  • Pitched and developed new columns, consistently increasing readership with proven sports and reporting expertise.
  • Revitalized community sports coverage by increasing assignments and revamping quality standards.
  • Took publication to the forefront of regional sports journalism by maintaining complete coverage for popular sports at high school, college, and professional levels.
  • Traveled to and reported on several games in one season.
  • Helped social media team improve promotions and engagement by providing top-notch sports content targeted at specific audiences.

Newspaper Reporter

Paris Postal Intelligencer
Paris, TN
08.1990 - 12.1992
  • Performed research and checked facts to maintain, high standard of journalistic integrity.
  • Applied understanding of public opinion, social media, and traditional media use to create engaging and attention-grabbing stories.
  • Collected data from various sources to determine facts and opinions and fashioned into cohesive stories for television or radio broadcast.
  • Confirmed veracity of 4 articles weekly, communicated with journalists, and interviewed subjects to gather details.
  • Deployed to news events locales to provide on-the-ground broadcast solutions and news coverage.

Education

GED -

Henry County High School
Paris, TN

General

Puryear Elementary School
Puryear
09.1987

Skills

  • Patient-focused care
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Wound Care
  • Compassionate caregiver
  • Compassionate
  • Feeding assistance expert
  • Efficient and reliable team player
  • Adaptable
  • Medication Administration

Timeline

Homemaker

Blaine Goins
06.2010 - Current

Front Desk Clerk

Champ Hotel
03.2002 - 05.2010

Sports Writer and Photographer

Austin Peay State University
08.1994 - 12.1996

Newspaper Reporter

Paris Postal Intelligencer
08.1990 - 12.1992

GED -

Henry County High School

General

Puryear Elementary School
Sheryl Paradis