I am currently seeking a remote position. I enjoy data entry and office work. I am self-disciplined, security conscience, skilled in time management with years of customer service experience. I would like a mutually beneficial relationship with a company that practices a healthy work-life balance and understands the importance of God, family, and work.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Owner/Pet Care Provider
Pet Sitting by Dawn – Virginia Beach, VA May 2024 – Present
Boarding in my home or drop-in care at client’s home. Responsibilities can include driving to various parts of the city, sometimes multiple times each day. Also responsible for the security of home and property, while in client’s home. Seeing to the daily needs of clients’ pets can include administering medications, i.e.: pills, liquids and insulin, along with feeding and exercising, per the owner’s detailed instructions while maintaining the pet’s schedule.
Pet Care Provider
The Dog/House Sitter – Virginia Beach, VA October 2016 – May 2024
Pet care in clients’ homes or mine. Responsibilities include driving to various parts of the city, sometimes multiple times each day, to drop in and care for pets. Also responsible for the security of home and property, while staying in a client’s home. Seeing to the daily needs of clients’ pets can include administering medications, i.e.: pills, liquids and insulin, along with feeding and exercising, per the owner’s detailed instructions.
Owner/Distributor/Sales
Young Living Essential Oils – Virginia Beach, VA December 2016 – April 2020
I changed my life by going chemical free in our home. Responsibilities included sharing the benefits of living a clean, chemical free lifestyle, product information and one on one training or group classes.
Caregiver/Companion
Care.com - Virginia Beach, VA - January 2016 to May 2017
Daytime companion to a 55-year-old visually impaired client. Responsibilities included transportation and assistance with shopping, doctor appointments, errands, guide dog care appointments and light housekeeping.
Seasonal Employee
AC Moore – Virginia Beach, VA – December 2015
Cashier
Seasonal Employee
Party City – Virginia Beach, VA – Aug 2015 – Oct 2015
Halloween Specialist – Responsibilities included customer service along with stocking shelves, merchandise set up and other miscellaneous responsibilities during the Halloween season.
Owner/Web Designer
MD's Secure, LLC - Virginia Beach, VA - June 2014 to May 2015
Developed a website via e-training. Contracted with drop shippers, uploaded product images, along with adding metadata descriptors.
Owner/Jewelry Designer
In His Hands Enterprises, LLC T/A Jewelry By Dawn - Virginia Beach, VA - March 2009 to May 2015
Designed, handcrafted marketed and sold my jewelry. Original jewelry pieces were sold at multiple location. I also made commissioned pieces. All aspects of running a small business including licensing, taxes, purchasing and advertising. Advertised on business page on social media.
Caregiver/Companion
Caregivers - Virginia Beach, VA - January 2014 to August 2014
Daytime companion to a 94-year-old gentleman. Aided in cooking, cleaning and light housekeeping
Cashier
London Bridge Baptist Church - Virginia Beach, VA - June 2012 to May 2013
Cashier/Sales Associate. Responsibilities included pricing, stocking, ordering and adding new items to electronic inventory.
Bookkeeping/Office Manager/Data Entry
Outreach For Christ, Inc. - Virginia Beach, VA - 2006 to 2013
Non-Profit 501(c) (3)
3) Seasonal P/T Data Entry Supervisor (2008-2013)
2) Full Time Interim Supervisor (2010)
1) Full Time Bookkeeper/Office Mgr. (2006-2009)
VOLUNTEER WORK
Holland Elementary School - Virginia Beach, VA – 2018 - Present
The week before school starts to help the teachers clean, organize, and set up their classrooms for the new school year. Sorted inventory of books and re-organized, by level, into new groups for the current year. I used MS Excel, to create labels for all new books, then created cards for each book for checkout. Sorted, organized and help pack books for the kids to use at home, as well as assisted in the distribution of school supplies to parents, during the COVID-19 pandemic. I also volunteer when I have time during the school year.
London Bridge Baptist Church - Virginia Beach, VA - 2008 to 2018, 2022 to Present
London Bridge Baptist Church - Virginia Beach, VA - 2008 to 2018, 2022 to Present
As our adult Sunday school class email & media management coordinator my responsibilities include weekly group emails, of the prayer list from Sunday to the 70+ class members, as well as any additional emails received from the Sunday school teacher, to be distributed to the class, as requested by the church staff. I also send group emails regarding class socials and emergency prayer requests from any of the class members. I post this information on the Sunday school's class closed group, Facebook page. I have been organizing the prayer list, and distributing it weekly, for over 15 years
London Bridge Baptist Church - Virginia Beach, VA - 2005 to 2007
1st Grade Sunday school teacher. Using provided curriculum from the church, I studied the lesson, navigated the Bible and prepared a way to capture the attention of young minds to retain the lessons.
Plaza Middle School - Virginia Beach, VA - 2005 to 2007
Taught etiquette classes, crafting class and chaperoned field trips
EDUCATION
Hillsborough High School - Tampa, FL
High School Diploma 1984
Pensacola Jr College – Pensacola, FL
Pursued general studies degree 1988
Adult Learning Center, Virginia Beach, VA
Online Classes 2022
Introduction QuickBooks 2019
Intermediate QuickBooks 2019
SKILLS
Graduate of QuickBooks 2019
Data Entry experience 15,000 kph
Type 50 wpm
10 Key Calculator experience
Multi-line Answering Systems
Shift Manager Burger King Restaurant (1988-89)
MS Office / Word / Access
Human Resources Assistant experience (1998-99)
Customer service experience
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Smoke / Drug Free
Teachable & enjoys learning new things
References available upon request