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PROFESSIONAL CARD DESIGNER
Professional Summary

Enthusiastic greeting card designer eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of creativity and organization and training in working with people. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the working field.

Skills
  • Tech-savvy
  • Vendor relationships
  • Illustration
  • Project presentations
  • Originality
  • Ability to effectively plan
  • Teamwork skills
  • Computer skills
  • Critical thinking
  • Compassion
  • Basic math
Work History
12/2013 - CurrentProfessional Card Designer | Self Employed - Parsons, KS
  • Gathered and bought all materials needed to successfully complete projects, including cardstock, tools and equipment.
  • Created over 500 visual concepts either by hand or with assistance of computer programs in 2013-present day.
  • Planned project concepts by researching and studying information.
  • Maintained greeting card design knowledge by attending various workshops, professional society gatherings, and meetings.
  • Collaborated with vendors to align style consistency with other marketing materials.
  • Developed design deliverables that elevated, differentiated and functioned on-brand and on-strategy.
  • Improved style and designs through consistent hard work and dedication to my customers and my business.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
  • Handled day-to-day running of Chelsea's Corner, the name of my business, ensuring high levels of productivity and progression.
  • Performed duties inaccordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
08/2011 - 08/2013Mental Health Support Worker | SKIL - Parsons, KS
  • Devised and enhanced treatment strategies to promote continued progress.
  • Created community-oriented counseling program to positively impact clientèle and staff concerns.
  • Spearheaded group counseling sessions to help individuals deal with self esteem, and anger management issues.
  • Delivered individualized counseling services to clients working through issues such as mental illness and substance abuse.
  • Utilized thinking skills and program strategy objectives to support clients in meeting therapeutic goals.
  • Worked with family members to develop support networks and multifaceted coping techniques focused on client needs.
  • Documented client progress in confidential files.
  • Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
  • Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
  • Directed family-centered, strengths-based, culturally competent and individualized intakes and assessments.
  • Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
  • Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings.
  • Applied array of different methodologies to assist patients with therapy.
  • Developed goal-oriented psychoeducational and activity therapy groups to improve clients' level of functioning.
  • Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
  • Delivered client assessments for those struggling with addiction or relationship issues and implemented strategies based on client needs.
  • Mediated conflicts within families to clarify and resolve underlying issues.
  • Used problem solving methodologies to help patients during therapy sessions.
01/2003 - 06/2013Daycare Provider | Self Employed - Parsons, KS
  • Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
  • Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments and issues.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Kept notes of behavior issues, food served and medications administered to children.
  • Monitored entrances and exits to maintain safety and organized environments.
  • Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
  • Created and implemented diverse educational strategies to boost development.
  • Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
  • Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
  • Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
  • Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling and collaboration with parents.
  • Worked with 4 students to provide both individual and group tutoring on core subjects.
  • Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
  • Worked with children individually and in groups to teach social, communicative and problem-solving skills.
  • Participated in several professional development activities including health and nutrition and positive discipline, education and safety.
  • Taught children to organize toys, wash hands and explore their own abilities leading by example.
  • Prepared students for kindergarten by teaching fundamentals of math.
  • Planned and guided age-appropriate tasks like reading, crafts, science, and involvement in planning meals.
  • Cared for children ages new born to 5 in nurturing and age-appropriate way.
  • Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication, and problem-solving skills for children.
  • Provided one-on-one and peer group tutoring on core subjects for children aged 2 to 5.
  • Kept all areas neat, clean and properly sanitized.
  • Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
  • Managed safety and security of all children under care.
  • Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
10/1986 - 09/1997Mental Health Technician | Parsons State Hospital And Training Center - Parsons, KS
  • Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
  • Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
  • Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
  • Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.
  • Attended therapeutic educational group meetings and supported patients with guidance from RN or other medical professional.
  • Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
  • Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
  • Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
  • Accompanied new patients to unit and recorded vital signs to establish baseline record upon facility arrival.
  • Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
  • Participated in continuous quality improvement and performance improvement activities to enhance effectiveness and increase knowledge.
  • Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes.
  • Counseled and mentored clients on substance use and life choices.
  • Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients.
  • Treated clients and families with respect and dignity.
  • Applied interventions when necessary, including clients wanting to leave against medical advice (AMA).
  • Recommended continuing care and medications to clients and communicated with family members on treatment and discharge plans.
  • Assisted and counseled 9 patients daily.
  • Charted on each patient daily.
Education
05/1984Chetopa High School, Chetopa, KSHigh School Diploma:
Labette Community College, Parsons, KSNo Degree: Psychology
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Self Employed
  • SKIL
  • Parsons State Hospital And Training Center

School Attended

  • Chetopa High School
  • Labette Community College

Job Titles Held:

  • Professional Card Designer
  • Mental Health Support Worker
  • Daycare Provider
  • Mental Health Technician

Degrees

  • High School Diploma :
    No Degree : Psychology

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