Linda Crowden
Savannah
Summary
Results-driven individual with a solid track record in delivering quality work. Known for excellent communication and teamwork abilities, with a commitment to achieving company goals and delivering exceptional service.
Overview
2011
2011
years of professional experience
Work History
School Health Aide
State of Hawaii-Dept. of Health/Dept. of Education
Pukalani
08.2000 - 03.2010
- Responsible for all first aid needs for students (508 elementary-aged students and 50+ staff members) during school hours. Order, organize, and maintain first aid supplies for the health room, keeping within budget. Maintaining student immunization records and presenting related in-class programs. Administer PRN (as needed) and daily medications when requested by the doctor. Work with community-based organizations to bring free screening and educational programs, and teach yearly training in CPR and First Aid to staff.
HanaMalia Cottage
Self Employed
Haiku
1994 - 2008
- Owner of Business. Vacation rental on residential site. Responsible for bookings, marketing, maintenance, and customer service. Closed when county regulations changed.
Authorized Health and Safety Instructor
American Red Cross of Hawaii
Wailuku
1998 - 2000
- Taught Adult, Infant and Child CPR and First Aid and Pet First Aid to Red Cross Staff and Volunteers. Also taught in the community to hotel workers, as well as boat and fishing tour operators. I was employed to teach for a 2-year contract, but continued to teach for 8 more years in a volunteer capacity.
Book Store Manager
Waldenbooks
Kahului
1983 - 1991
- Responsibilities included staff supervision, up to 18 at any one time, hiring, training, evaluating, and promoting staff. Implementing Waldenbooks' policies and procedures while controlling operating expenses.
Education
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Kapiolani Community College
Honolulu, HI01-1975
Disaster Education/Staffing
American Red Cross
Hawaii & New Mexico ChaptersSkills
- Strong Staffing Skills Able to interview, train, evaluate, and encourage staff members
- Strong Supervision Skills Comfortable with keeping staff on task
- Troubleshooting Able to keep calm, deal with difficult situations, and reach a productive end
- Friendly and confident in speaking to large or small groups of people
- I have received various awards through Waldenbooks for merchandising and display of products
- Strong loss prevention awareness
Custom Section 1
- American Red Cross 30+ years volunteer in Disaster and Health & Safety. National Disaster Volunteer with 20+ Disaster Deployment Assignments. Various awards for service. Currently active.
- Girl Scouts of Hawaii/Girl Scouts of New Mexico 50+years a member, as a child and adult. First Class Award in 1966. Adult Appreciation Award 1983. Life Time Member.
- Project Linus 10 years, coordinator of group of 30 quilters. National Organization providing quilts to children in need. Currently active.
Timeline
School Health Aide
State of Hawaii-Dept. of Health/Dept. of Education
08.2000 - 03.2010
HanaMalia Cottage
Self Employed
1994 - 2008
Authorized Health and Safety Instructor
American Red Cross of Hawaii
1998 - 2000
Book Store Manager
Waldenbooks
1983 - 1991
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Kapiolani Community College
Disaster Education/Staffing
American Red Cross