Employment History

Owner at Indra's Ice Cream, Inc., dba Udders, Grants Pass, OR

As the Owner of Indra's Ice Cream, Inc., the responsibility includes managing all aspects of the business to ensure its success and growth. This role encompasses overseeing daily operations, developing innovative products, and maintaining high customer satisfaction. Strong leadership and strategic planning skills are essential in navigating the competitive landscape of the ice cream industry. Building and nurturing a motivated team also plays a crucial role in achieving business objectives. This was a business startup that included a complete building remodel, acquiring all necessary equipment and inventory, making ice cream, and hiring/training staff.

Franchise Owner at Home Instead Senior Care, Grants Pass, OR

In the role of Franchise Owner at Home Instead Senior Care, the focus was on providing quality in-home care services to seniors. This position required effective management of operations, staff recruitment, and training to ensure the highest standards of care. Building strong relationships with clients and their families was paramount, as it fostered trust and satisfaction. Strategic marketing initiatives were developed to expand the client base and enhance service offerings.

·         Expanded the franchise to serve Jackson and Klamath counties, increasing client referrals and business growth.

·         Developed training programs that improved caregiver skills and service delivery.

·         Taught workshops for family members of Alzheimer’s patients.

·         Implemented the ‘Be a Santa to a Senior’ program, which partnered with local stores and businesses to collect and deliver Christmas gifts to needy and isolated seniors.

·         Implemented quality assurance processes that maintained compliance with industry regulations.

·         Facilitated community outreach programs to raise awareness about senior care services.

·         Achieved high customer satisfaction ratings through dedicated service and support.

Substitute Teacher at Grants Pass School District 7, Grants Pass, OR

Serving as a Substitute Teacher in Grants Pass School District 7 involved stepping into various classroom environments to maintain instructional continuity. Responsibilities included following lesson plans, managing classroom behavior, and engaging students in learning activities. This role required adaptability and effective communication skills to connect with diverse student populations.

Teacher at Luther Burbank High School, Sacramento City USD, Sacramento, CA

Wrote science curriculum, planned, organized and implemented daily lesson plans; made presentations to colleagues regarding English Language Learners (ELL) teaching techniques and strategies; attended numerous science workshops sponsored by SCUSD, the Sacramento Zoo, California Association of Bilingual Education (CABE), Schools and Colleges for the Advancement of Teachers of Science (SCATS), California Science Project-Sacramento (CSP-Sac), and California Association of Teachers of English as a Second Language (CATESOL); held memberships to numerous professional organizations relating to science; organized and chaperoned student field trips to Yosemite National Park, Monterey Bay and El Dorado National Forest; implemented a pilot project for Scope and Sequence, developing integrated science lessons; developed a teacher training video in coordination with the University of California, Davis.