PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES:

Communication Skills:

Engaged with family members and medical professionals to provide clear, concise information regarding patient condition and future treatment.

Purchased Deck, Engine Room supplies and food for three tankers while docked in New Orleans. Also maintained crew immigration papers to insure legality. Learned sufficient Spanish.

Adaptability:

Travelled and worked in US, Central America and Caribbean from 1974-1983.

Maintained flexibility in all work areas to prepare for unforeseen events.

Published freelance writer – Diverse subject areas.

For the most part, have worked in the status of sole proprietorship since 1983.

EMPLOYMENT:

Supreme Beavers Painting/Cleaning: Self Employed 1983-95

Prepared rental property for new occupancy. Requirements for apartments and homes included cleaning, painting and minor repairs. Advised property manager or owner of tenant issues and coordinated activities with electricians and other repair specialists to prevent delays in renting.

Pen & Plume Writing Service: Self Employed 1983 to Present

Compose and publish articles/news features for private clients, trade magazines and daily newspapers. Create informational and sales brochures for small companies. Assist students in writing in grant or scholarship applications.

Custom Caregiving: Self Employed 2003-19

Long and short term care for clients at home or in a health care facility. Routinely recorded vital signs and communicated abnormalities to medical professionals and family. Facilitated diet needs, administration of meds, made doctor appointments, provided transportation and found professionals capable of correcting household maintenance issues.

EDUCATION:

Horry-Georgetown Technical College: Conway, South Carolina

Associate of Arts Degree – December 10, 2021 - 3.7 GPA

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT – VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES:

Salvation Army & Myrtle Beach Greek Orthodox Church – Conway and Myrtle Beach

Lawrence County Animal Shelter – Louisa, Kentucky

Alaska State Parks – Haines, Alaska

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church – New Orleans, Louisiana

New Orleans Police Department – New Orleans, Louisiana

REFERENCES:

Dr. Winston McIver – Primary Care Physician

Waccamaw Primary Care – Conway, South Carolina

Ph. 843-***-****

Terry Booth – Psychology Professor

Horry-Georgetown Tech. College – Conway, SC

Ph. 843-***-****

Pat Higby

Myrtle Beach, SC

Ph. 843-***-****

Cheryl Fritz – Friend

Red Lion, Pennsylvania

Ph. 717-***-****