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LIFE SKILLS INSTRUCTOR
Summary

Competent Life Skills Instructor with 17+ years of experience helping clients to improve lives through goal setting and action planning. Articulate and effective communicator leveraging active listening skills to build trust and rapport. Caring and genuine with focus on supporting clients in self-realization.

Skills
  • Motivating clients
  • Health counseling
  • Identifying client goals
  • Facilitating change
Experience
Life Skills Instructor
Bethel, CT
Ability Beyond/May 2002 to Current
  • Promoted development of positive social skills by modeling appropriate behavior.
  • Conducted life skills evaluations and set client goals based on abilities.
  • Supervised developmentally delayed adults in usage of assistive technologies within classroom environment to help them maximize benefits from such equipment.
  • Trained program staff on assistive technologies for rollout to physically and developmentally disabled individuals.
  • Developed learning programs specially tailored for each individual with developmental delays.
  • Coached clients on interpersonal and communication skills, including active listening and communicating via email.
  • Helped clients to build and recognize strengths and self-worth.
  • Maintained thorough and accurate records outlining program operations and participant progress.
  • Observed safety protocols tominimize accidents and spread of disease.
  • Maintained confidential patient documentation to prevent data compromise and comply with HIPAA regulations.
Delivery Driver
Watertown, CT
Chase Parkway Volvo Subaru/Jun 2000 to Mar 2002
  • Communicated frequently with dispatch to relay route changes and delays impacting customer delivery timetables.
  • Handled merchandise in accordance with product handling standards.
  • Completed daily pre-trip inspection checklist before first delivery with 100% accuracy rate.
  • Notified branch management of any vehicle safety concerns and issues.
  • Collected and tracked customer payments to meet financial demands.
  • Consulted with customers to gain feedback and address concerns with products or services.
  • Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
  • Conferred frequently with dispatch to meet delivery schedule targets and incorporate late adjustments.
  • Delivered rush merchandise on tight schedules to meet customer targets.
  • Positioned blocks and ties around items to secure cargo during transit.
  • Obtained signatures on all invoices and credits to stay on top of paperwork requirements.
  • Obtained signatures needed to complete and process all paperwork efficiently.
  • Verified sales orders before loading and unloading merchandise.
  • Resolved customer complaints and adjusted orders.
  • Avoided delivery delays by carefully planning best routes with GPS.
  • Loaded and unloaded merchandise at stores and vendor locations.
Dietary Aide/Cook
Waterbury, CT
Park Manor Nursing home/Jun 1998 to Sep 2000
  • Set up and performed initial prep work for food items such as soups, sauces and salads.
  • Sanitized food preparation areas, grills and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw items.
  • Modified standard recipes to account for ingredient issues or customer requests, including allergen concerns.
  • Maintained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
  • Established and maintained open, collaborative relationships with kitchen team to maximize efficiency.
  • Developed new recipes based on knowledge of consumer tastes, ideal nutritional needs and budgetary considerations.
  • Interacted effectively with waitstaff regarding special orders for customers, including those with food allergies and gluten intolerance.
  • Replenished food items from inventory and rotated ingredients to use oldest products first.
  • Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
  • Grilled and deep fried various foods, including meats, potatoes and fish.
  • Garnished and arranged dishes into creative presentations.
  • Placed frequently used food such as fish and produce in proper storage containers and placed perishable items in refrigerator.
  • Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
  • Oversaw food product inventory, making recommendations to dietary supervosor to streamline kitchen operations.
  • Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
  • Trained, managed and guided kitchen staff to improve overall performance, service quality and productivity.
  • Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
Education and Training
High School DiplomaKennedy High SchoolJun 1992Waterbury, CT
Accomplishments

;Med Certified

:CPR/AED Certified

:Driver Trainer

:PMT certified

Activities and Honors
  • Best practice award
  • Perfect attendance
Certifications
  • First Aid/CPR
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Ability Beyond
  • Chase Parkway Volvo Subaru
  • Park Manor Nursing home

School Attended

  • Kennedy High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Life Skills Instructor
  • Delivery Driver
  • Dietary Aide/Cook

Degrees

  • High School Diploma

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