SHANNON MCDONALD
Odessa, TX *****
********@*****.***
Professional Summary
· Energetic and reliable Retail Sales Associate with experience in a high end merchandise environment.
· Core Strengths Large cash/check deposits Organizational skills Invoice processing Energetic Work attitude Telephone Inquiries Shipping and Receiving Dispatching Office work
· Fast learner
· Visual learner
· People person
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Work Experience
Deputy County Clerk
Ector county courthouse-Odessa, TX
July 2024 to February 2025
Private Caregiver
Cornerstone Caregiving-Odessa, TX
January 2024 to July 2024
Caregiver
Orchard Park of Permian Basin-Odessa, TX
November 2022 to January 2023
· Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
· Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
· Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
· Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
· Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
· Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
· Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
Child Care Provider/Babysitter
Self employed-Odessa, TX
March 2019 to November 2022
• Organizing play dates with other children and providing supervision during outdoor activities.
• Assisting with meals, snacks, and bedtime routines for the children.
• Greeting parents upon arrival home from work and providing updates on the day's events.
• Providing a safe environment for children to explore their curiosity and creativity.
• Engaging in age-appropriate activities like reading stories or playing games.
• Instructing children in basic hygiene practices such as brushing teeth or washing hands.
• Transporting children to school, sports activities, or other engagements when necessary.
• Maintaining a positive attitude while being patient and understanding with the children.
• Establishing trust through consistent communication with both parents and kids.
• Teaching good manners by setting clear expectations for behavior in various settings. Camera Operator, Front Office, Lot Attendant
WTAR-Odessa, TX
November 2017 to March 2018
· Repossessing vehicles
· charting property from vehicles
· releasing vehicles
· releasing property from vehicles
· transports
· daily logging
Hostess
Osaka Japanese Steakhouse-Odessa, TX
January 2016 to March 2016
· I was in charge of taking to go orders
· Seating the customers
· Answering phones as well as cashing out tickets
· Doing nightly reports etc.
· Accurately recorded customer information into reservation system.
· Verified reservations and wait times with customers.
· Handled cash payments and reconciled daily transactions accurately.
· Provided excellent customer service by addressing customer needs promptly.
· Resolved any customer complaints or issues quickly and professionally.
· Managed the waiting list, ensuring that all parties were seated in a timely manner.
· Communicated clearly with kitchen staff regarding customer orders. Dispatcher
Ector County VSF-Odessa, TX
November 2015 to December 2015
· Dispatching - releasing vehicles - entering in information - also have TDLR license
· Verified driver credentials prior to assigning them a route or task.
· Updated records of driver locations, delays, and cancellations.
· Utilized computer systems to locate addresses, calculate estimated arrival times, and provide directions when necessary.
· Received and dispatched calls for emergency services.
· Maintained logs of all incoming calls and assigned tasks.
· Assigned drivers to appropriate routes based on customer needs.
· Managed a large volume of phone calls while ensuring accuracy in data entry.
· Performed administrative duties such as filing paperwork, updating databases, and preparing documents for review by management staff.
· Organized paperwork associated with deliveries including manifests, bills of lading, packing slips.
· Monitored radio frequencies to ensure proper communication between personnel in the field and dispatch office.
Receptionist
Patterson Customs-Marshall, TX
January 2012 to November 2015
· Patterson Customs Answering phones, stocking orders, making orders, spreadsheets, debit/credit card transactions, inside sales, large cash deposits, handle all customer relations.
· Scheduled appointments for clients, customers, and other visitors.
· Compiled data from various sources into organized reports for management review. Housekeeping
Marshall Manor West-Marshall, TX
August 2014 to September 2014
· Worked as a housekeeper performing cleaning duties while providing excellent service to the residents
· Organized housekeeping carts with necessary supplies at the start of shift.
· Performed light housekeeping duties such as laundry, cleaning rooms, changing bed linens.
· Performed housekeeping duties such as laundry, cleaning rooms and mopping floors. Waitress/Cashier
Dinner Bell-Marshall, TX
July 2014 to August 2014
· Cleaning while providing excellent customer service
· Greeted customers and provided menus.
· Took orders for food and drinks and delivered them to guests.
· Assisted other wait staff members in times of heavy customer traffic.
· Answered questions about menu items, ingredients, and pricing.
· Assisted in seating guests at tables or booths.
· Developed positive relationships with regular customers through friendly conversation.
· Checked back with customers throughout meal service to ensure satisfaction.
· Bussed tables as needed during peak hours.
· Prepared checks accurately and processed payments promptly. Cashier
Tractor Supply-Marshall, TX
June 2012 to December 2012
· Worked as a team member performing cashier duties, as well as great customer service
· Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
· Ensured compliance with all safety regulations within the store environment.
· Counted money in cash drawer at the beginning of shift to ensure that amounts were correct and have sufficient change.
· Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
· Organized promotional displays or arrange merchandise on counters or tables to promote sales.
· Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
· Performed other duties as assigned by management.
· Assisted customers over the phone regarding store operations, product information and order placement.
· Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
· Conducted price checks for special orders or discounts as requested by customers.
· Processed returns and exchanges of merchandise in accordance with store policies.
· Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential. Education
High School Diploma
Menasha High School - Menasha, WI
May 2012
Skills
• Time Management
• Retail Sales
• Inside Sales (3 years)
• Caregiving
• Cleaning Experience
• Organizational skills
• Senior Care
• Toddler Care (10+ years)
• Invoice processing
• Experience with Children
• Inventory (4 years)
• Progress Documentation
• Infant Care
• Food Preparation
• Data Entry
• Host/Hostess (6 years)
• ADL Assistance
• Guest Services
• Nursing
• Babysitting (10+ years)
• Patient Companionship
• Vital Signs
• Special Needs Care
• Teaching
• Personal Hygiene Assistance
• Scheduling (2 years)
• Dementia Care
• Childcare (10+ years)
• Nannying (10+ years)
• Energetic Work attitude
• Phone Etiquette
• Telephone Inquiries
• Multitasking and Organization
• Medication Administration
• Billing (Less than 1 year)
• Documentation
• Incident Reporting
• Meal Preparation
• Heavy Lifting
• Basic Housekeeping
• Filing (1 year)
• Organizational Skills (6 years)
• Large cash/check deposits
• Shipping & Receiving
• Personal Assistant Experience
• Dispatching
• Shipping and Receiving
• Office work
• Receptionist (6 years)
• Home Care
• Alzheimer's Care
• Clerical (6 years)
• Outside Sales (1 year)
• Behavior redirection
Certifications and Licenses
Driver's License