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Wanda Yde
Aransas Pass
Work Preference
Summary
I'm known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion and organization. Specialize in crisis management. Excel in leadership, adaptability, and effective communication. Bring forth ability to navigate complex situations with ease and foster team collaboration towards common goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
2002
2002
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Head of Communications
Battlin Foundation
Portland
05.2018 - Current
- I'm a board member for Battlin Foundation. Battlin Foundation is a non profit that sponsors a child under 18 years of age in the Corpus Christi Texas area battling cancer. I gather sponsors and other funds and show up at other local non profits to give support. I also help manage our social networking, emails, messages, and phone calls.
- Developed strategic communication plans to enhance organizational visibility.
- Managed media relations to foster positive community engagement.
- Oversaw crisis communication strategies to protect organizational reputation.
- Established relationships with external stakeholders including journalists, bloggers, influencers and industry contacts.
- Negotiated with vendors to obtain most cost-effective pricing for product distribution.
Home Care Provider
Anthem Home Health
Ingleside
10.2023 - 01.2026
- I helped care for people who couldn't or had a hard time caring for themselves. I was well liked by my clients and their doctors because I'm known to go above and beyond what their care plan involved. 1 letter of recommendation apon request.
- Provided personal care and assistance to clients in daily living activities.
- Monitored client health and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Assisted clients with mobility and transportation needs to appointments.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients at home.
- Collaborated with family members to develop personalized care plans.
- Documented client progress and care activities in electronic records.
- Respected client confidentiality while delivering compassionate support services.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks including vacuuming, dusting, laundry, and meal preparation.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Ran errands for clients and drove to appointments to maintain wellness and support daily living needs.
- Assisted clients with mobility issues by using appropriate transfer techniques.
- Administered medications in accordance with physician instructions.
- Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
- Assisted elderly clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Assessed home environment for potential safety hazards or risks to the client's well-being.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium, and high protein diets.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Observed patient vital signs and medication reactions and reported health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Ensured compliance with all laws governing home health care services.
- Managed client's schedule of doctor's appointments, therapies.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Collaborated closely with families to provide support and guidance.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.
- Greeted patients and families with enthusiastic, compassionate attitude to establish long-term professional relationships.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving clients.
- Encouraged social interaction among clients to maintain positive mental health.
Paraprofessional
Ingleside Independent School District
Ingleside
08.2014 - 05.2023
- I assisted the classroom teacher in providing a loveable learning environment for special needs children. I advocated for these children in some cases. 3 letters of recommendation apon request.
- Assisted students with special needs during lessons and activities.
- Implemented individualized education plans under teacher supervision.
- Facilitated communication between students, teachers, and parents.
- Organized classroom materials and resources for effective learning.
- Monitored student behavior and provided guidance as needed.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance support skills for diverse learners.
- Collaborated with staff to create a positive learning environment for all students.
- Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Offered students personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support.
- Helped implement behavior management strategies for individual students.
- Assisted teachers with planning and preparing lessons for students.
- Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
- Supervised small groups of students during instruction time.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed in the classroom environment.
- Observed students to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
- Attended professional development workshops related to job responsibilities.
- Communicated and collaborated well with educators from various grade levels.
Daycare Owner/Operator
Shining Stars and Tiny Tots In Home Daycare
Red Bluff
01.2009 - 03.2014
- I was licensed through the state of California for an 8 child in home daycare 3 months to 5 years of age.
- Managed daily operations of in-home daycare facility.
- Developed and implemented engaging educational programs for children.
- Ensured compliance with state licensing regulations and health standards.
- Established strong relationships with parents through regular communication.
- Coordinated child activities to promote social and emotional development.
- Maintained a safe and nurturing environment for all children.
- Handled administrative tasks, including scheduling and record keeping.
- Planned nutritious meals that meet USDA guidelines for nutritional value while also being appealing to young palates.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula designed to stimulate physical, mental and emotional development in young children.
- Managed budgeting responsibilities related to payroll expenses, rent payments and supplies purchases.
- Ensured compliance with local regulations governing child care facilities.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as field trips and special events for the children enrolled in the daycare facility.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, immunizations and other relevant information for each child.
- Resolved conflicts between children or between children and staff members in a timely manner.
- Reviewed applications from prospective families interested in enrolling their children in the program.
- Ordered necessary materials or equipment required by state regulations.
- Worked with parents and staff to improve student behavioral and learning issues with proactive approaches.
Store Manager
A1 Check Cashing of Anderson
Anderson
09.2006 - 10.2008
- Managed daily operations of cash handling and customer service.
- Trained staff on company policies and effective cash management techniques.
- Ensured compliance with financial regulations and security protocols.
- Supervised inventory management and supply ordering processes.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints effectively and professionally.
- Recruited, trained and supervised new employees.
- Conducted daily store operations, including opening and closing procedures and cash handling.
- Balanced sales, reconciled cash and made bank deposits to facilitate opening and closing duties.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner.
- Managed daily banking activities such as deposits and withdrawals.
- Updated and maintained store signage and displays.
- Showcased and built visually appealing displays and signs to encourage customers to buy specific products.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
Facility Supervisor
Little Oaks Boys Home
Red Bluff
07.2002 - 08.2006
- I managed the facility of 6 emotionally or behaviorally challenged boys ages 6-12. De-escalating issues was the highest priority and teaching these children a correct way to process and deal with their emotional or behavioral challenges.
- Managed inventory of supplies and ensured proper storage practices.
- Trained new staff on safety protocols and facility procedures.
- Supervised staff members responsible for cleaning, security, landscaping, and general facility upkeep.
- Maintained inventory records of tools, supplies, materials, and equipment used in the facility.
- Conducted regular inspections of the facility to identify potential safety hazards or needed repairs.
- Provided training to staff on proper safety protocols and operating procedures.
- Established procedures for responding to emergency situations such as fire alarms or medical emergencies.
- Implemented energy conservation measures throughout the facility to reduce utility costs.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies related to building operations.
- Organized special events held at the facility such as conferences or meetings.
- Prepared for emergencies by creating building evacuation action plans.
Education
Ingleside High School
Ingleside, TXSkills
- Strategic communication
- Crisis management
- Content creation
- Customer relationship management
- Project management
- Vendor negotiation
- Quality assurance
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Collaboration skills
- Time management
- Adaptability
- Internal communications
- Photography
- Fundraising
- Speech writing
- Marketing communications
- Complex Problem-solving
- Consumer Behavior Understanding
- Team recruiting and hiring
- Detail-oriented
- Written communication
- Team collaboration
- Social media marketing
- Strategic planning
- Social media management
- Service promotion
- Event coordination
- Microsoft office
- Professionalism
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Public speaking
- Training and development
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Home Care Provider
Anthem Home Health
10.2023 - 01.2026
Head of Communications
Battlin Foundation
05.2018 - Current
Paraprofessional
Ingleside Independent School District
08.2014 - 05.2023
Daycare Owner/Operator
Shining Stars and Tiny Tots In Home Daycare
01.2009 - 03.2014
Store Manager
A1 Check Cashing of Anderson
09.2006 - 10.2008
Facility Supervisor
Little Oaks Boys Home
07.2002 - 08.2006
Ingleside High School