Warwick, RI ***
***********@*****.***
TARA M. PICARD
OBJECTIVE
To secure an entry level position where I may use my knowledge and skills to grow and prosper with the company.
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT
HOSPICE AIDE/CNA (July 2023- present) Hope Health
CASE MANAGER/DEVELOPMENTAL PLANNER/EDUCATION SPECIALIST ( May 2020 – Present ) Charles River Center
Working with adults with varying level of developmental disabilities teaching educational and independent living skills, such as ADL’s, coping skills, cooking, music and art therapy.
PRIVATE DUTY HOME/HOSPICE CARE (June 2017 – January 2020)
Worked with 2 individuals that started out as home care, 25 hours a week each. Daily ADL’s, getting prepared for the day, repositioning, using lifts, toileting, vitals, feeding, skin checks, and reporting to the nurse if they were off baseline in any way, de-escalating situations as they arose.
Team Supervisor (Jan 2019-June2020) Seven Hills RI
Supervising an adult group home, working closely with 5 individuals with varying levels of disabilities and overseeing staff. Managing household finances, grocery shopping, working on goals and individual life skills
ASSISTANT MANAGER (DEC 2016 – JUNE 2018) ORIELLY AUTO PARTS
Successfully executing and maintaining day to day operations
Maintaining Core Areas of company business model
Employee development
Customer satisfaction and sales
Inventory Excellence
Growth and Profit
Assuring there is both profit and growth on both ends of the business
Meeting and beating daily sales goals and ensuring the best possible customer service
COMMERCIAL SALES MANAGER (OCTOBER 2012 – DECEMBER 2016) AUTOZON
Successfully managing and maintaining of commercial accounts
Managing a small fleet of drivers and trucks
Assuring deliveries of the right parts on time
Maintaining excellent customer relationships with consumers
Maintaining specific product inventory for commercial customers to be sure it is on hand when needed
PRIVATE DUTY CNA HOMECARE
Working for a 91-year-old woman doing basic ADL’s meal prep, vitals, letting family members know if there is anything off baseline. Use of mechanical Hoyer and wheelchair
SKILLS
Inventory Management
Retail and Commercial Sales
Customer satisfaction for retail and commercial sales
Leadership skills
Schedule writing
Balancing sales and labor hours
Marketing skills
Business planning
Sales set up and take down
Managing and maintaining trainings for myself and team members
Incentives and skills mastership
EDUCATION
Certified Nursing Assistant Training
CCRI 2020
Automotive Skills and data courses/trainings
July 2009 – June 2018
GED 1996
REFERENCES
JENN GALVIN
Store Manager Auto zone
PATRICK HAVICAN
Installer Services Manager O’Reilly Auto Parts