Talisha Ness
**** ******** ***, *********, ** *0021
916-***-**** *************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Seeking full-time employment with a company where advancement opportunities exist for a dedicated,
hardworking employee. PROFILE TALENTS Highly proficient in Customer Service, Microsoft Word,
PowerPoint, Excel 10-key by sight Effective problem solver; prioritize and manage heavy work flow
without direct supervision. Can do" attitude; work very cooperatively with legal and non-legal staff.
Excellent working relationship with Clients Additional skills include customer service, general office
support
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Customer Service; Appointment Scheduling; Customer Service Sales,
Data Entry; Safe patient handling; Time management; Sanitation standards
Emergency responding; Agile and empathetic; Communication
Meal Preparation; Personal Care; Companionship; Medication Reminders
Quick learner, Computer proficient, Conflict resolution, Strong verbal communication, Critical
thinker
Planning/coordinating, Self-starter, Team leadership, Risk management processes and analysis
Extremely organized, Energetic and organized, Attention to detail
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Caregiver 04/2009-7/2013
Living Solutions Inc.
Zina & Lori Family Home, Sacramento, CA
Provided non-medical in home care and assistance for disabled adults. Closely worked with and
monitored patients suffering from Mentally Ill. Provided cooking, cleaning, and companionship.
Demonstrated unwavering patience and understanding; diffused extremely anxious and traumatic
situations for confused patients
Facilitated every resident’s 24 hour plan to comprise recreation, ADLs, dining and other duties as
assigned, Performed light housekeeping, Prepared meal for residents
Supported the resident’s abilities by understanding that all facets of care
Participated in daily care meetings, Provide care under the facility’s laws and protocols.
04/2009 - 01/2010
Pre-School Teachers Aide, 04/2007-08/2009(Part-Time-On-call)
Sacramento Unified School District
Jedediah Smith Elementary, Sacramento CA
Immense ability to work with children in reading, writing, arts and crafts
Strong ability to perform a wide range of activities daily, Extended ability to work independently.
Sound desire to work with children, Extensive problem solving and management skills.
Sales Support, 07/2011-01/2012
Macy’s, Sacramento, CA
As a Macy's support associate my duties were placing merchandise for impact following Macy's visual
presentation guidelines while understanding the causes of shortage and how to prevent it. Moving
merchandise within the department to prepare for sales and other promotional events. Maintaining a neat,
orderly stockroom. Assisting sales associates in routine floor maintenance and processing merchandise for
movement returns to vendor, transfers to other locations, salvage. Greeting all customers in a friendly
manner. Working as a support associate there were many skills I developed such as the ability to work
well independent. Having strong organizational skills; neat and careful. Prior stock or merchandising
experience preferred but not essential
Cut-in and introduce new items and maintain store shelf standards and inventory, including rotation of
products; Implement shelf plan-o-grams and supply and place point of sale materials.
Complete all store calls assigned and achieve an acceptable effectiveness rate on assigned work. Build
and maintain rapport with store personnel to effectively meet company and client objectives.
Communicate information on product lines related to maintenance or sales activities and promotions.
Raging Waters, Customer Services Sales Retail Agent (05/2007 – 09/2008)
CBS, Promotions Internship (02/2011- 04/2012)
Sacramento, CA US
Promotions Internship
02/2011 - 04/2012
The 102.5 KSFM Promotion Team internship duties are to execute station and client events in the greater
Sacramento area. Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities of the promotion department.
Areas learned include: marketing of radio stations and its clients/listeners, promotion creation, event and
contest coordination, press and public relations, and an introduction to all aspects of radio broadcasting.
In addition with listener relations, executing successful station events and representing the stations in an
outgoing, productive, and respectful manner.
EDUCATION
Georgia State University 08/2013-Present, Social Behavior & Communications, Atlanta, GA
Cosumnes Rivers College 01/2010-05/2013, Associates Degree in Social Behavior, Sacramento, CA
Sheldon High School 08/2006-06/2009, Diploma, Sacramento, CA
CONTINUING EDUCATION
First Aide
CPR
Direct Support Professional Years 1&2
REFERENCES WILL BE FURNISHED UPON REQUEST