Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Dementia Caregiver-Companion
Adultcare Assistance Homecare
07.2011 - 02.2013
Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
Managed patient appointments and transportation needs, ensuring punctual arrival at medical visits and other engagements.
Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
Full Time Homemaker
Self-employeed
05.2005 - 06.2011
In home childcare
In-Home Childcare Provider
Self-employeed
11.2002 - 04.2005
In-Home Childcare Provider
Self-employeed
02.2001 - 11.2002
In-Home Childcare Provider
Self Employeed
06.2000 - 02.2001
In-Home Childcare Provider
Self-employeed
10.1998 - 06.2000
Customer Sales Representative
Kneipp USA
07.1995 - 08.1996
Responded to customer calls.
Assisted call-in customers with questions and orders.
Maintained customer accounts and relationships.
Performed effectively in self-directed work environment, managing day-to-day operations and decisions.
Consulted with businesses to supply accurate product and service information.
Telephone Operator
Van Horn Answering Service
07.1994 - 05.1995
Assisted colleagues with achieving task requirements, aiding team productivity and performance.
Maintained detailed customer call and inquiry logs for performance monitoring.
Maintained accurate records of calls placed and received.
Reduced call waiting times by efficiently managing high call volumes and utilizing effective multitasking techniques.
Increased efficiency by adeptly using a multi-line telephone system while simultaneously logging call details.
Built rapport with callers through active listening skills and empathetic responses to their concerns or requests.
Maintained a professional tone when assisting callers, ensuring positive experiences for both internal and external customers.
Provided backup support for other telephone operators during periods of high call volume, ensuring that all calls were handled efficiently and effectively.
Collected and verified telephone numbers, addresses, and proper spelling of names.
Demonstrated attention to detail when taking messages from callers, ensuring that they were accurately recorded and forwarded to the intended recipient.
Collected personal information from customers to accurately document requests.
Remained calm and poised in stressful situations, diffusing angry callers and mitigating issues.
Handled customer complaints using strong engagement, research and issue-resolution skills.
Managed high volume of incoming calls from customers, providing outstanding customer service to callers.
Warmly greeted callers and offered assistance in transferring to appropriate department or employee.
Territory Sales Representative
Temco USA INC
02.1992 - 03.1993
*Handled sales of the companies products to the Longs Drug stores in the northern California region.
*Completed sales and expense reports weekly.
*Expanded sales volume by more than 50%.
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Temco USA INC
01.1991 - 02.1992
Handled delinquent accounts, reducing the turn on receivables from 64 days to 43 days.
Researched all unauthorized credits and returns.
Handled all POD'S.
Assistant Lead Front Office Receptionist
Temco USA INC
03.1990 - 01.1991
Answered multi-line phone system and transferred callers to appropriate department or staff member.
Transcribed phone messages and relayed to appropriate personnel.
Maintained files and records by implementing effective filing systems that boosted efficiency and organization.
Supported lead receptionist in overseeing daily front office activities, ensuring smooth workflow and proper task delegation.
Maintained organized and clean front office area to create professional and welcoming environment for visitors and employees.
Scheduled, coordinated and confirmed appointments and meetings.
Completed data entry and filing to keep records updated for easy retrieval.
Sorted and delivered mail and packages upon arrival to correct staff members and departments.
Welcomed customers with friendly greeting, answered general questions, gathered nature of visit and directed to specific offices.
Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities, and communicate instructions.
Monitored and screened visitors to verify accessibility to inter-office personnel.
Compiled information from files and research to satisfy information requests.
Helped office staff prepare reports and presentations for internal or client-related use.
Shipping Supervisor
Temco USA INC
09.1989 - 03.1990
Supervised shipping team of 2 employees.
Developed effective communication channels between warehouse and shipping department for smooth operations.
Maintained accurate documentation for all shipments, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Reduced shipment errors by conducting thorough inspections of outgoing packages.
Pulled, verified, and packaged items for shipment.
Implemented safety protocols in the workplace, reducing accidents and ensuring employee wellbeing.
Operated forklifts, lift trucks, and hand trucks to move items around warehouse.
Assigned tasks to team members to complete within designated time frames.
Trained new team members on proper and safe use of tools and equipment.
Inspected work areas to keep free of hazards and maintain proper function of safety equipment.
Packing and Shipping Clerk
Temco USA INC
04.1989 - 09.1989
Minimized returns due to damage or incorrect orders through diligent attention to detail when picking items from shelves.
Handled fragile items with care, ensuring proper packaging techniques were employed for damage prevention during transit.
Supported a positive work environment through consistent communication and teamwork, fostering strong relationships among colleagues.
Reduced shipping errors by conducting thorough quality checks for all outgoing packages.
Preserved product quality by adhering to proper handling procedures and monitoring temperature-sensitive items throughout the shipping process.
Reinforced workplace safety, adhering to established guidelines and maintaining a clean, hazard-free environment.
Unpacked and examined incoming shipments to record shortages, rectify damages and reject damaged items.
Packaged goods in containers to prepare for shipping, adhering to packaging protocols.
Used pallet jacks and dollies to load and unloaded goods from trucks and containers.
Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.
Phone Surveyor
Pro Marketing Inc
09.1988 - 03.1989
Achieved high levels of respondent engagement through personalized interactions tailored to each individual''s communication style and preferences.
Reduced respondent fatigue by efficiently navigating through survey questionnaires without compromising data quality.
Maintained exceptional call completion rates through active listening skills and persuasive techniques in overcoming objections from respondents.
Contributed to project success by promptly escalating issues or concerns to supervisors as needed.
Cashier
ShopRite
08.1987 - 09.1988
Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.