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CANVASSER
Professional Summary
Skills
Work History
Canvasser, 10/2010 to 11/2010
 Kansas House Campaign – Leavenworth, KS
  • Special Olympics - Dodge City Chapter DCCUC (Dodge City Clean Up Crew) - Went around town during the summer and helped people do different things that they could not do on their own.
  • ie.
  • Mowing lawns, gardening, weeding, painting, taking out trash, landscaping, and pretty much anything else that they were not capable of doing and I was able to do.
  • Habitat for Humanity - Helped build homes for those who need them.
  • Salvation Army - Pass out food to those in need.
  • Caregiver - have volunteered to help care for a disabled woman since November 2008.
  • I run errands such as grocery shopping, help clean her house, helping her bathe and so on.
Canvasser, 07/2008 to 11/2008
 Kansas Coordinated Campaign – Leavenworth, KS
  • Surveying citizens of Leavenworth, telephone services, talking to citizens about the candidates and issues, helping people register to vote and fill out Advanced Ballots, assisting people with their ballot, reminding people to vote, and data entry.
Manager, 11/2007 to 02/2008
 Pets-N-More – Platte City, MO
  • Opening and closing the store, caring for the animals, tank and/or pond maintenance, cleaning, attending to customers according to their pet needs, and stocking and ordering supplies.
Manager, 02/2007 to 10/2007
 Fish Shack and Critters – Leavenworth, KS
  • Opening and closing store, caring for animals, tank and/or pond maintenance, cleaning, attending to customers according to their pet needs, and stocking and ordering merchandise.
Nanny, 09/2005 to 07/2007
 Christian Towell (I was considered self-employeed) – Leavenworth, KS
  • Care for the two children while their mother worked outside the home and the father was away serving in Iraq.
  • Regularly traveled with the family to help with vacation activities and childcare.
  • Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
  • Safely transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.
  • Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior.
  • Helped develop the family's schedule to maintain household order.
  • Engaged in after-school activities including sport practice and homework.
  • Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
  • Made healthy snacks and meals for 2 children.
  • Established and maintained a safe play environment for the children.
  • Closely monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
  • Communicated with parents about daily activities and behaviors.
  • Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
  • Stayed current on toy and child-related recalls and safety warnings.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding of and patient with others.
  • Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
  • Coordinated field trips to local parks, fire stations and zoos.
  • Engaged with children on an individual basis to build positive relationships with them.
Cook, 05/2005 to 08/2005
 Retirement Home – Chanute, KS
  • Cook various meals for the residents of a retirement home, set the tables, serve the food, clean the kitchen, clean the dishes, prepare a meal schedule so that the residents would know what to expect each month.
Para Professional, 08/2004 to 05/2005
 USD #613 – Dodge City, KS
  • Assigned to assist youth at the Dodge City High School whom struggled in school due to learning disabilities.
  • I attended classes with students (Physical/Earth, Science, Algebra, Problem Solving, and English).
  • Assisted in reading, taking notes, test taking, and occasionally took on the role of Teacher Assistant, if needed.
  • Role modeled behavior and taught study skills.
  • Modified the general education curriculum for special-needs students based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.
Freight Carrier, 02/2003 to 08/2004
 Dodge City Daily Globe (Self-employed through contract) – Dodge City, KS
  • Delivered new papers for the Dodge City Daily Globe, dry cleaning, miscellaneous freight when needed, eight hours a night, six days a week throughout south west Kansas.
  • Also collected profits from news stands once a month for the DCDG.
Clerk, 10/2002 to 02/2003
 Blockbuster Video – Dodge City, KS
  • Required to attend to customers, assisting them in making movie selections and other customer needs.
  • Utilizing equipment needed to maintain store payments and balances from customers.
  • Store up-keep.
Substitute Child Care Attendant/Cook Ending Postion: Lead Teacher in the School-aged Class, 06/1999 to 06/2002
 Joy! Child Development Center – Dodge City, KS
  • Remained flexible to the program if needed in any area (including the kitchen)
  • Coordinated field trips to local parks, fire stations and zoos.
  • Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
  • Established and maintained a safe play environment for the children.
  • Closely monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
  • Communicated with parents about daily activities and behaviors.
  • Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
  • Stayed current on toy and child-related recalls and safety warnings.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding of and patient with others.
  • Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
  • Relieved the head teacher and toddler teacher.
  • Assisted the lead teacher with snack time, arts and crafts and putting the children down for naps.
  • Kept classrooms clean by sterilizing and disinfecting children's toys and surfaces.
  • Supported [number] classroom teachers in implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum for a group of [number] preschoolers.
  • Organized small groups of children while transitioning to and from outdoor play.
  • Administered medication and minor first aid to sick and injured students.
  • Dressed children and changed diapers.
  • Offered parents detailed daily reports that outlined their child's day.
  • Maintained daily records of children's individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
  • Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management staff.
  • Sparked imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
Janitor, 03/1994 to 05/1999
 Western Janitorial Service – Dodge City, KS
  • Kept the building in clean and orderly condition, performed heavy cleaning duties, cleaned floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass, removing rubbish, performing routine maintenance activities, notifying management of need for repairs and cleaning snow or debris from sidewalk.
  • Cleaned in and around the buildings, prioritizing safety at all times.
  • Thoroughly scrubbed and cleaned bathroom fixtures and partitions.
  • Hosed down and swept steps and sidewalks.
  • Dismantled, cleaned and replaced light fixtures.
  • Washed and spot-cleaned files, desktops, office glass, partitions, doors and walls.
  • Inspected facility and grounds and picked up any trash.
  • Spot cleaned furniture and carpet.
  • Operated compactors and balers to discard cardboard boxes and trash.
  • Cleaned building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing and vacuuming.
  • Steam cleaned and shampooed carpeted areas.
  • Cleaned windows, glass partitions and mirrors using soapy water, surface cleaner, sponges and squeegees.
  • Mixed water and detergents in containers to prepare chemical cleaning solutions.
  • Promoted building security by locking doors and checking electrical appliances for safety hazards.
  • Set up, arranged and removed decorations, tables, chairs, ladders and scaffolding to prepare facilities for large events.
  • Scrubbed, top-coated, buffed and varnished hard floors.
  • Collected, sorted and transported recyclable materials.
  • Kept janitorial closets clean and organized.
  • Properly labeled and diluted all cleaning solutions.
  • Wiped down tabletops, chairs and condiment containers.
  • Dusted all furniture and fixtures thoroughly and carefully.
Recreation Assistant, Christopher White – Leavenworth, KS
Director of Jazz Studies, Instructor, Radford University Dodge City Community College – Radford, VA
  • Jeri Ervin (402) 709-5066 A former co-worker at Fish Shack and Critters.
  • Stana Slattery - Works at Williams Law Firm for Brad Ralph.
  • 620) 225-2498 and (620) 430-0899.
  • Debbie Volk - Assistant Living Instructor at Arrow Head West (620) 225-5116 A former co-worker at Joy! Child Development Center.
Education
High School Diploma: 2002
 Dodge City High School - Dodge City, KS
1 2004
 Dodge City Community College - Dodge City, KS
Skills
Photoshop, Army, closing, Computer Literacy, Draw, data entry, Database, direction, English, forms, GIMP, Instructor, ie, Law, notes, Microsoft Office, Works, Microsoft Works, modeling, painting, Problem Solving, reading, repairs, scheduling, Spreadsheet, supervising, tables, Teacher, teaching, telephone, Word Processor, Word Perfect Office
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Kansas House Campaign
  • Kansas Coordinated Campaign
  • Pets-N-More
  • Fish Shack and Critters
  • Christian Towell (I was considered self-employeed)
  • Retirement Home
  • USD #613
  • Dodge City Daily Globe (Self-employed through contract)
  • Blockbuster Video
  • Joy! Child Development Center
  • Western Janitorial Service
  • Christopher White
  • Radford University Dodge City Community College

School Attended

  • Dodge City High School
  • Dodge City Community College

Job Titles Held:

  • Canvasser
  • Manager
  • Nanny
  • Cook
  • Para Professional
  • Freight Carrier
  • Clerk
  • Substitute Child Care Attendant/Cook Ending Postion: Lead Teacher in the School-aged Class
  • Janitor
  • Recreation Assistant
  • Director of Jazz Studies, Instructor

Degrees

  • High School Diploma : 2002
    1 2004

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