Compassionate and personable communication with valuable, hands-on experience helping those in need.

  Excellent listening, verbal communication and interpersonal skills to gain the trust and confidence of others.

  Experience working closely with struggling adults, teenagers and children, helping to turn their life s around.

  Nominated for Volunteer of the Year in Xxxxxx County for outstanding contributions to the Strengthening Families Program, Center for Prevention and Counseling.

  Stellar analytical, time management, attention to detail and organizational skills, including prioritizing tasks.

  Demonstrated ability to work well independently as well as part of a team.

Caretaker and Community Volunteer Xxxxxx, XXXXXX 2007-Present

  Cared for my son who has complex Crohn s Disease and has undergone a dozen surgeries.

  Overcame obstacles which enabled son to enroll in the Engineering Honors Program on a full scholarship at the Xxxxxx Institute of Technology.

  Supported my father that has been in three different Alzheimer's nursing facilities over the past two years.

  Cared for the needs of the homeless at Samaritan Inn, including coordinating community housing.

Facilitator, Strengthening Families Program, Center for Prevention and Counseling 2005-2007

  Conducted presentations before families at weekly meetings in Xxxxxx County, XXXXXX to improve communications.

  Nominated for Volunteer of the Year in Xxxxxx County for outstanding contributions.

  Led individual classes for parents, teenagers or small children with up to 20 participants.

  Emphasized health, hope and recovery and role playing to resolve differences and enhance their listening skills.

  Used games and activities to educate key stakeholders about the consequences of illegal drug use.

  Worked directly with families to help them communicate more effectively with one another.

CADC Assistant, Preferred Children's Services, a Division of Youth and Family Services Xxxxxx, XXXXXX 2006

  Monitored young adults over the age of 18 with alcohol and or substance abuse problems that had children.

  Performed intake assessments at their private residence, including securing urine samples for testing.

  Followed policies and procedures to ensure specimens were properly labeled and distributed to the lab.

  Ensured the safety of children during visits to the office as they awaited a visit from there biological parent.  

Previously:

Orthodontic Assistant, Name of Company Parsippany, XXXXXX 2003-2004

Medicare Sales Representative, Humana Health Care Broward County, FL 1990-1997

Sales Representative, Prudential Greenbrook, XXXXXX 1988-1990

Buyer Assistant/Customer Service Associate, Trump Plaza and Castle Atlantic City, XXXXXX 1986-1987

Completed CADC Coursework Xxxxxx, XXXXXX; 2006-2007

Completed Medicare coursework  Sunrise, FL; 1989