Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Generic

Tana Parker

Burleson,Tx

Summary

Proven leader with extensive experience in business management and customer relations, notably at TCCS Tarrant Cleaning Services. Excelled in negotiating contracts to slash costs and in developing programs that boosted student retention at Children’s Express Childcare. Skilled in budget administration and fostering strong client relationship's, ensuring operational excellence and repeat business. Excellent, compassionate, fun & dependable caregiver, specializing in caring for disabled/handicapped & autistic children and adults. CPR certified. Great with children.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Caregiver

Jesse Day/Katie Day
02.2024 - 08.2025

Caregiver for 2 disabled adults (male and female twins, female strongly autistic).


* administered medications (am & pm)

* prepared & served meals

* cleaned & organized rooms (changed bedding)

* tutored/helped with problems arising from technology

* Gave baths & groomed clients

* Used Lifts

* Received & sent packages for clients

* Grocery shopped

* Used the handicapped van for transporting clients to outings/appts

Laundry/changed bedding

* Compassionate & fun companion

Owner

TCS- Tarrant Cleaning Services
12.2014 - 03.2020
  • Managed day to day business operations.
  • Developed and maintained strong business relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by employees.
  • Negotiated contracts with suppliers for better pricing, reducing costs.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.

Director/Teacher

Tana's Child Development Center
08.2005 - 05.2012
  • Cultivated a positive work environment and ran day to day operations.
  • Maintained compliance with regulations and communications with TX Dept.
  • Supervised teachers and staff and hired new employees.
  • Maintained high childcare standards based on developmentally appropriate practices.
  • Assured consistent compliance with all TX minimum standards, including maintenance of fire, health and other inspections.
  • Bookkeeping/files
  • Maintained open, consistent communication with parents.
  • Ordered children’s curriculum and other supplies.
  • Performed daily school runs.

Cashier

7-11 store
06.2003 - 08.2004
  • Counted money in cash drawers at the beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy.
  • Maintained store cleanliness.
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.

Front Desk Receptionist

Dr Robert Neal
04.2000 - 09.2002
  • Greeted all patients and managed all front desk duties.
  • Collected co payments and processed all paperwork.
  • Answered phones and scheduled appts.
  • Maintained patient records.

Assistant director

Childrens Express
02.1996 - 07.1999
  • Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
  • Trained and mentored new employees.
  • 4 yr old teacher
  • Performed daily school runs.
  • Cleaned the center on the weekends.

Education

High school or equivalent - undefined

McKinney High School
McKinney, TX
05.1992

Skills

  • Business Management - 10 years
  • Customer relations - 10 years
  • Caregiver Experience - 15 years

Certification

CPR & First Aid certified

Timeline

Caregiver

Jesse Day/Katie Day
02.2024 - 08.2025

Owner

TCS- Tarrant Cleaning Services
12.2014 - 03.2020

Director/Teacher

Tana's Child Development Center
08.2005 - 05.2012

Cashier

7-11 store
06.2003 - 08.2004

Front Desk Receptionist

Dr Robert Neal
04.2000 - 09.2002

Assistant director

Childrens Express
02.1996 - 07.1999

High school or equivalent - undefined

McKinney High School