Melanie Shavers
Park Forest
Summary
An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Securatex
School security officers
Chicago
04.2022 - Current
- School security guard duties involve patrolling the school grounds, monitoring entry points to control visitors.
- Enforcing school policies and safety procedures, responding to emergencies.
- Report incidents, hall monitoring, participate in School drills, school shooting, fire drills to secure the safety of school and building grounds
- Operating security systems, documenting incidents, and liaising with school staff and authorities to ensure a safe and secure learning environment for students and personnel.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
Teacher Assistant
Calvery Day Care
South Holland
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Review learning material with students, either individually or in small groups, to help reinforce lessons presented by lead teachers
- Supervise students in class, during lunch hour, playtime or recess, and at special events, like field trips
- Aid in teaching appropriate behavior and social skills to students
- Assist in enforcing school and classroom rules
- Assist with record keeping, such as attendance records, student progress notes and grades
- Help teachers prepare for lessons by assembling materials and equipment
- Provide personal aid and care as necessary to students, such as help with hygiene, eating or toileting
D.S.P
Little City
Palatine
11.2019 - 09.2021
- Providing life skills to individuals kids and teenage with developmental disabilities and teaching them every day living skills teaching them color number and daily skills
D S.P
Community Support Services
Brookfield
01.2016 - 10.2019
- Provided training to individuals with developmental disabilities in the areas of self-care communication, self-direction and independent living
- Supervised individuals during in house activities, monitored their appearance, trained and supported clients on daily tasks.
- Maintained a clean environment and orderly home environment daily
- Reported the development of individuals by observing and documenting individuals with health care issues
- When properly authorized assisted clients with taking medications as prescribed
DSP
Help At Home Health Care
Chicago
06.2014 - 09.2016
- Supported individuals with disabilities in daily living activities
- Implemented behavior support plans to enhance client engagement.
- Documented client progress and incidents for team review.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for all clients.
- Facilitated recreational activities to promote social interaction among clients.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
DSP
UCP Seguin
Cicero
04.2011 - 06.2014
- Provided training to individuals with developmental disabilities in the areas of self-care communication, self-direction and independent living
- Supervised individuals during in house activities, monitored their appearance, trained and supported clients on daily tasks.
- Maintained a clean environment and orderly home environment daily
- Reported the development of individuals by observing and documenting individuals with health care issues
- When properly authorized assisted clients with taking medications as prescribed
State of Illinois
State of Illinois
Chicago
09.2008 - 04.2010
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Team Leader
Target Corporation
Chicago
01.2006 - 12.2008
- Provided exceptional customer service daily
- Delivered fast, fun, friendly service to target guest
- Responded quickly to guest needs, maintain a cleaned sales floor
- Operated and balanced a cash drawer
- Created and prepared weekly sales reports and store ads
- Met and exceeded daily goals
Education
High School Diploma - Culinary Arts
Manley High School
Chicago, ILSkills
- Culinary Experience
- Leadership
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Analytical Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Planning Skills
- Written Communication Skills
- Verbal Communication Skills
- Adaptability
- Motivation
- Customer Service Skills
Timeline
Securatex
School security officers
04.2022 - Current
Teacher Assistant
Calvery Day Care
09.2021 - 09.2022
D.S.P
Little City
11.2019 - 09.2021
D S.P
Community Support Services
01.2016 - 10.2019
DSP
Help At Home Health Care
06.2014 - 09.2016
DSP
UCP Seguin
04.2011 - 06.2014
State of Illinois
State of Illinois
09.2008 - 04.2010
Team Leader
Target Corporation
01.2006 - 12.2008
High School Diploma - Culinary Arts
Manley High School