Timara Hargrave
Chester
Summary
Having active listening and excellent communication skills, I am a team player who's willing to take charge, initiate and organize any task set before me.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Results-driven individual with a solid track record in delivering quality work. Known for excellent communication and teamwork abilities, with a commitment to achieving company goals and delivering exceptional service. Passionate about continuous learning and professional development.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
PlanNet Marketing Rep
PlanNet Marketing
Atlanta
08.2023 - Current
- Developed and implemented sales strategies to grow personal customer base.
- Conducted virtual presentations and product demonstrations, educating clients about product benefits and best practices.
- Managed customer relationships from lead generation through post-sale follow-up, ensuring high satisfaction and repeat business.
- Recruited, mentored, and provided training and support to new representatives, enhancing team productivity.
- Utilized online tools and platforms to track sales metrics, manage inventory/orders, and maintain compliance with company policies.
Homeschool Teacher
Homeschool Teacher
Dinwiddie
09.2021 - Current
- Created and developed lesson plans based on the academic needs of the students, which included both group and individual work.
- Used a designated student database called Time 4 Learning to assess and figure out what each student's educational and social needs were, and to keep track of student grades.
- Used strategies like peer-assisted learning and group work to adapt lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners.
Secretary for Young Adult Ministry
Metropolitan Baptist Church
Petersburg
07.2014 - 09.2016
- Assisted President and Vice President by answering phones, responding to guest inquiries, and providing information about the club's services during downtime.
- Used agile work methods to ensure that projects were completed quickly and successfully.
- Met with director to schedule monthly rehearsals.
- Organized group minutes using google docs.
- Schedule weekly meetings.
- Met with President and Vice President to coordinate calendar events.
- Effective at multitasking.
- Microsoft Office.
Secretary
Booker's Daycare Preschool Home
Petersburg
06.2013 - 09.2016
- Prepared and submitted expense reports for corporate executives.
- Typed memos and correspondence.
- Created accurate office files, updated spreadsheets, and crafted presentations to assist executives and increase team efficiency.
- Provide support to the directors.
- Assist with the coordination of meetings and functions, taking responsibility for the preparation of agendas and business papers, attendance, and minute recording in a professional, accurate, confidential, and timely manner.
- Kept record of student daily attendance.
Janitor
Booker's Cleaning Service
Petersburg
08.2008 - 07.2016
- Used the proper chemical solutions and equipment to avoid damage to the floors and fixtures.
- Mixed, used and properly stored hazardous chemical cleaners to reduce risk of injury or illness.
- Stripped and refinished them to keep the condition and appearance of hard surface floors in good shape.
- Sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming the floors.
- Collect and dispose of trash.
- Maintain, clean, and stock restrooms.
- Used sanitizing products to disinfect restrooms, including urinals and toilets, sinks, counters, and mirrors.
Personal Care Aide
Care Advantage Inc.
Colonial Heights
06.2007 - 07.2009
- Completed general housekeeping tasks such as preparing healthy meals and keeping personal areas clean to assist clients.
- Provided individuals with safe and effective strategies for navigating their surroundings at home, in public, and at medical facilities.
- Met with Registered Nurse to discuss the patient's condition and medical treatment, assisting in the optimization of treatments and improving outcomes.
- Documented residents' behavior in terms of mental status, sleeping, and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Took vital signs such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care in both private residences and facilities.
- Assisted clients in maintaining optimal health by overseeing medication administration and all doctor's appointments.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Built rapport in order to create a safe and trusting environment in which to provide care.
- Kept track of my clients' progress and reported any necessary changes.
Childcare Assistant Teacher
Booker's Daycare Preschool Home
Petersburg
06.2001 - 06.2007
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing a variety of classroom and outside activities.
- Kept classrooms under control by clearly outlining expectations and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Organized and led group activities to encourage social, emotional, fine and gross skills to a class of 8 to 12 students.
- Had an excellent attendance record and was always on time for work.
- Taught students about basic concepts like shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Improved student satisfaction by communicating with students about their needs on a regular basis and tailoring lessons to their interests and classroom progress.
- Observed children in order to identify those who needed extra help and devised strategies to help them.
- Used play-based learning strategies, such as crafts and games, to provide a variety of learning opportunities.
- Encouraged sensory development by exposing students to a variety of textures, especially children with developmental challenges.
- Chaperone field trips.
- Supervised indoor and outdoor play.
Camp Staff
Petersburg Parks & Leisure Services
Petersburg
06.2003 - 08.2003
- Oversaw camper activities in order to address behavioral issues while also encouraging fun, safety, and inclusivity.
- Established projects to encourage social and emotional development in girls ages 8 to 11, some age 13.
- Discussed topics related to youth and peer pressure.
- Chaperoned field trips.
- Introduced youth girls to explore career options by coordinating weekly career days.
- Kept record of USDA meals served.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Administration
University of Phoenix
ArizonaSkills
- Organization
- Customer service
- Communications
- Problem resolution
- Typing
- Multitasking
- Customer meeting organization
- Time management abilities
- Presentation skills
- Marketing strategy
- Social media strategy
- Verbal and written communication
- Mobile marketing
- Customer relationship management
- Virtual presentation skills
Timeline
PlanNet Marketing Rep
PlanNet Marketing
08.2023 - Current
Homeschool Teacher
Homeschool Teacher
09.2021 - Current
Secretary for Young Adult Ministry
Metropolitan Baptist Church
07.2014 - 09.2016
Secretary
Booker's Daycare Preschool Home
06.2013 - 09.2016
Janitor
Booker's Cleaning Service
08.2008 - 07.2016
Personal Care Aide
Care Advantage Inc.
06.2007 - 07.2009
Camp Staff
Petersburg Parks & Leisure Services
06.2003 - 08.2003
Childcare Assistant Teacher
Booker's Daycare Preschool Home
06.2001 - 06.2007
Bachelor of Science - Health Administration
University of Phoenix