To Obtain a position as a team-player in a people-oriented organization where I can maximize my customer-service experience in a challenging environment to achieve the corporate goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Phlebotomy Student
SVCC
02.2025 - Current
Enhanced laboratory efficiency with accurate labeling, processing, and storing of blood samples.
Built rapport with patients through active listening skills, empathy, and clear communication during challenging medical situations.
Optimized inventory management by monitoring supplies usage carefully and placing timely orders as needed to avoid shortages or delays in testing services.
Conducted thorough equipment maintenance checks to guarantee reliable performance during specimen collection procedures.
Demonstrated strong teamwork skills in collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible patient outcomes.
Upheld strict confidentiality standards regarding sensitive patient information, adhering to HIPAA guidelines at all times.
Assisted in streamlining workflow processes by effectively prioritizing tasks based on urgency, complexity, and patient needs.
Mental Health Technician
Poplar Springs Hospital
09.2024 - Current
Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for patients experiencing emotional distress or exhibiting aggressive behaviors.
Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
Maintained detailed records of patient interactions, ensuring accurate documentation for future reference.
Developed strong rapport with patients, establishing trust and fostering positive relationships conducive to healing.
Mental and Behavioral Health Residential Counselor
Jackson Field Behavioral Health Services
08.2022 - 08.2023
Assess the clinical needs of resident clients
Evaluate clients for potential crisis situations and determine appropriate intervention, support of independent living skills instruction to individuals who have mental illness and live in a supervised residential facility or home setting on a 24/7 basis
Conduct individual and group counseling sessions as assigned
Monitor and document clients' progress toward achievement of individual goals
Cosmetologist
Self Employed Services
01.2008 - 03.2023
Provide my knowledge & educate clients about products and perform full service makeup applications as well as desired hairstyles
Participate in focus days and promotional events to build client loyalty and to attract new clientele
Prepares hair for styling by analyzing hair condition; shampooing and treating hair
Conditions hair and scalp by applying treatments
Plans desired effect by studying facial features; examining potential styles; conferring with customer; making recommendations
Produces desired effect by arranging, shaping, curling, cutting, trimming, setting, bleaching, dyeing, and tinting hair
Maintains quality service by following organization standards
Maintains safe and healthy conditions by following organization standards and legal regulations
Obtains revenue by recording or collecting charges
Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing publications
Record clients purchasing information to communicate and ensure future business
Support customers, develop customer relationships and generated sales growth
Demonstrate makeup and skin care on clients
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
Providing high-quality manicures and pedicures, which includes removing old nail polish from fingernails and toenails, cleaning nails, shaping the ends of nails, pushing back cuticles, and applying new polish based on clients' preferences
Applying artificial nails
Recommending various nail designs and nail art to clients
Evaluating the condition of clients' nails and advising them on proper nail care and suitable nail care treatments
Sanitizing all nail instruments and equipment before each use
Ensuring that workstations are kept clean and orderly
Ensuring that nail and massage supplies are adequately stocked
Providing quality hand and foot massages
Performs professional quality massage, within scope of practice and licensing (as applicable)
Designs specific sessions based on members or guests individual needs
Assists in the promotion of the health and wellness benefits to clients receiving massage therapy on a regular basis
Creates excellent member/guest experience through friendly and helpful attitude
Performs hot stone, deep muscle, or prenatal therapy, based on appropriate training and minimum clinic education hours
Utilizes other approved modalities, in accordance with applicable law
Communicates various promotions to clients
Follows all practice policies and protocols
Assists in the cleanliness of the location (therapy rooms and common areas)
Completes Wellness Chart documentation accurately and completely
Performs other duties as assigned
Correctional Officer II
Department of Public Safety and Correctional Service
02.2020 - 01.2021
Responding positively in demanding situations
Recruited by management to access confidential records regarding offender personal history
Obtained clearance to update offender movement based on Criminal charges
Generate Reports and submit documents to Supervisors
Assigned to Special Projects that consisted of organized searches
Delegated as lead yard set
With the responsibility to assemble teams and conduct cell searches for contraband and unauthorized property
Selected and developed training programs to meet facility needs
Performed risk assessments and classification systems for management
Ensured compliance of all areas with Department of Corrections policies and procedures
Led grid searches to locate and confiscate potential harmful items and contraband prior to opening
Introduced Security Vulnerability Assessment Program to identify and resolve internal issues
Provided training in managing all physical security-related activities within institutions
Consistently facilitated reductions in inmate disturbances/incidents to increase safety
Performed administrative duties to maintain appropriate records of all accounted inmates
Quickly and accurately assessed situations and responded appropriately
Server
Applebee's
09.2017 - 02.2018
In charge of greeting guests and making them feel welcomed in a timely manner
Taking down orders, up-selling food and beverage items and entering the orders into the computer system
Running food and checking back with the guests to help fulfill their needs
Ensuring our guests had an above average experience at our restaurant
Sales Associate
Victoria's Secret
09.2016 - 12.2016
Delivered a friendly and efficient cash wrap experience, processing customer transactions accurately and efficiently at the Point of Sale
Reinforced customer buying decisions at checkout and encourages purchase of additional items
Helped to build customer loyalty by opening Victoria's Secret Angel Cards and through customer email and phone capture
Processed merchandise to be floor ready and maintained back room and under stock to brand standards
Replenished merchandise to brand standards to ensure product is placed on the sales floor and available for purchase
Assisted with other projects as needed including markdowns, re-tickets and the mark out of stock process
Understood and adhered to brand standards
Assisted with maintenance of back room and under stock, including merchandise and non-merchandise, to brand standards to enable efficient replenishment
Helped to drive top line store sales results and growing the business through action and productivity
Created customer awareness of programs available to them, to build customer loyalty, when applicable
Set personal goals and tracking individual and team performance to the goals
Prepared for each shift by maintaining awareness of all sales, promotions and applicable ringing procedures
Took initiative to recover and replenish merchandise, so it is available to sell
Understood and adhered to visual merchandising brand standards
Assisted in housekeeping of sales floor and communicating maintenance issues
Kept an awareness of, and building personal capability in, loss prevention
Reinforced store strategy to reduce shrink
Supported all activities related to providing a safe working environment
Understood and demonstrated Company values
Education
Some college -
Greensville County High School
06.2016
Skills
Customer Service
Excel
Excellent Communication Skills
Great Customer Service Skills
Marketing
Waitress
Restaurant Server
MS Office
Microsoft Office
Organizational Skills
POS
Sales
Server
Training
Word
Computer Skills
Microsoft Word
Retail
Time Management
Retail sales
Customer Service Skills
Law Enforcement
Makeup Application
Security
Merchandising
Upselling
Store Management Experience
Loss Prevention
Hair Styling
Training & development
Customer service
Serving
Assembly
Cash handling
Retail sales
AutoCAD
Microsoft & Macintosh programs
Financially Literatures
National career readiness certificate
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Additional Information - Areas Of Expertise
Proficient in Excel
AutoCAD
Microsoft & Macintosh programs
Excellent Communication Skills Certified in Financially Literatures
Great Customer Service Skills
Marketing Skills
National career readiness certificate
Timeline
Phlebotomy Student
SVCC
02.2025 - Current
Mental Health Technician
Poplar Springs Hospital
09.2024 - Current
Mental and Behavioral Health Residential Counselor
Jackson Field Behavioral Health Services
08.2022 - 08.2023
Correctional Officer II
Department of Public Safety and Correctional Service