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Work Experience

Self Employed Freelance Writer     November 2015 - present

Work primarily done online as a freelance writer for different writing companies.
Working on building a portfolio and writing to fulfill submissions to magazines and publications.
Would like to find a private party to work for to hone in fiction writing skills.
Good at writing research and report papers, news and other articles of interest.
Have thought about starting a blog - still in the works.

 

Frazier & Young Murfreesboro, TN

 

Home Care Aide                                            April, 2014 - Oct. 2015

  • Set up and maintain medical records, files and medical appointments 

  • Administer medications according to physician's instructions

  • Frequently contact insurance, Medicare/Medicaid for residents

  • Laundering, cooking, cleaning and maintaining safety of residents

  • Groundskeeping, maintaining trash, and securing facility according

  • to Tennessee State Mental Health standard procedures and policies

 

City of Ellensburg Ellensburg, WA

 

General Technician                                       May, 2012 - Aug. 2012

- Groundskeeping around patio, paved and unpaved areas around pool 

- Janitorial duties of all restrooms, windows, trash cans and overall

pool appearance

- Opening and closing of parks as per schedule and on call

- Parks garbage and restroom stocking

- Some office work involving printing, sorting and laminating

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services Ellensburg, WA

 

Individual Provider/Live-In, Full-Time Caregiver    Sept. 2011 - Jan. 2012

- Cooking and cleaning for client in her own home 

- Transfer client during toileting, bathing and dressing

- Everyday, repetitive lifting of 80+ pounds

- Caring for indoor and outdoor plants, including watering, weeding and wintering

- Transporting client and wheelchair to necessary appointments

- Grocery shopping and bill paying errands

 

Kittitas County Fairgrounds Ellensburg, WA

Groundskeeper/Maintenance Technician and Supervisor   May 2008 - Sept. 2008

- Inventory controller for restrooms on site for one years’ time 

- Managed manicuring and watering schedules for all lawns

- Pruning trees and shrubs

- Training workers for the fair season

- Operating machinery including chain saws, boom truck, dump truck, and tractors

 

Kittitas County Fairgrounds Ellensburg, WA

 

Groundskeeper/Maintenance Technician and Supervisor    June 2007 - Sept. 2007

- Inventory controller for restrooms on site for one years’ time 

- Managed manicuring and watering schedules for all lawns

- Pruning trees and shrubs

- Training workers for the fair season

- Operating machinery including chain saws, boom truck, dump truck, and tractors

 

Kittitas County Fairgrounds Ellensburg, WA

 

Groundskeeper/Maintenance Supervisor    July 2006 - Sept. 2006

- Inventory controller for restrooms on site for one years’ time 

- Managed manicuring and watering schedules for all lawns

- Pruning trees and shrubs

- Training workers for the fair season

- Operating machinery including chain saws, boom truck, dump truck, and tractors

 

Kittitas County Fairgrounds Ellensburg, WA

 

Fair Worker Restroom Supervisor     Aug. 2005 - Sept. 2005

- Inventory controller for restrooms on site for one years’ time 

- Training workers for the fair season

- Operating machinery including ATV, and tractors

- Responsible for cleanliness and safety of all on site restroom facilities

- Minor maintenance role in plumbing

 

Fairway Investments/Apartments Ellensburg, WA

 

Supervisor of Apartment Cleaning Crew     April 2005 - Aug. 2005

- Training workers in standard cleaning and preparation procedures 

- Inventory controller for apartment checklists

- Assisted and led in cleaning apartments in order of next tenant occupancy

- Operated company vehicle and managed company supply rooms

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