Vanessa Aerin Keithly
Portland,ME
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals. Proactive and versatile professional with a dedication to quickly adapting to new challenges. Compassionate and known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Funeral Attendant
Jones, Rich, & Barnes Funeral Home
Portland, ME
03.2025 - Current
- Assisted pallbearers with carrying casket into the chapel or gravesite.
- Transportation to and from funeral home of the recently deceased.
- Set up chairs in preparation for services.
- Provided comfort to grieving family members during visitation hours.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicles used for transporting remains.
- Placed floral arrangements around the chapel or gravesite according to instructions from family members.
- Managed guest book entries at viewings or services.
- Maintained a neat appearance of the chapel before and after services.
- Escorted mourners to parlors for wakes and funerals.
- Assisted funeral director in coordination of services.
Lead Toddler Teacher
Growing Learners
Portland , ME
06.2024 - 02.2025
- Directed and supervised toddler activities, providing guidance to ensure safety.
- Prepared reports summarizing individual toddler progress for review by administrators.
- Observed each child's performance on a regular basis to identify areas needing improvement or reinforcement.
- Provided a safe learning environment for toddlers by monitoring their behavior and intervening when necessary.
- Communicated effectively with staff members regarding individual needs of toddlers in the program.
- Collaborated with other teachers to develop strategies for managing challenging behaviors among toddlers.
- Developed and fostered positive relationships with parents of toddlers in the program.
- Managed classroom supplies inventory, ensuring adequate materials were available at all times.
- Encouraged creative expression through art projects or music activities.
- Attended professional development trainings related to early childhood education topics.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
Teacher's Assistant
The Children's Center
Portland, ME
03.2023 - 06.2024
- Instructed and monitored students in use and care of equipment and materials.
- Provided clerical support to teachers, including photocopying, filing, and organizing instructional resources.
- Created and coordinated age-appropriate enrichment activities to drive social, emotional, and intellectual development.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, and demonstrations to assist teachers in classroom preparation.
- Prepared lesson materials and visual aids to reinforce lesson concepts.
- Monitored student progress and provided feedback to both students and teachers.
- Assisted in organizing and supervising school events and field trips.
- Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
Sales Associate
Earthbound Trading
Portland, ME
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Upsold additional items based on customer interests and needs.
- Processed transactions using a point-of-sale system.
- Maintained cleanliness of store environment including floors, windows, displays.
- Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Tracked sales performance metrics to identify trends in market place.
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
- Conducted inventories on a regular basis to track stock levels.
- Received and displayed product shipments on store retail shelves upon delivery.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Portland High School
South Portland, ME06-2017
Associate of Science - Mortuary Science
FINE Mortuary College
Norwood, MASkills
- Team collaboration
- Cleaning and maintenance
- Equipment handling
- Professionalism
Affiliations
Maine Roller Derby skater and set/prop builder at Haunted Overload in Lee, NH
Timeline
Funeral Attendant
Jones, Rich, & Barnes Funeral Home
03.2025 - Current
Lead Toddler Teacher
Growing Learners
06.2024 - 02.2025
Teacher's Assistant
The Children's Center
03.2023 - 06.2024
Sales Associate
Earthbound Trading
05.2022 - 12.2022
High School Diploma -
South Portland High School
Associate of Science - Mortuary Science
FINE Mortuary College
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