Shelby Abbott

Experience

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  Care.com

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2023

  House Hold Manager, and Care Taker

  Responsibilities included child and pet care, and household errands. I provide homeschooling guidance and education assistance for two children in the midst of the pandemic. Using patience and resourcefulness, I provide support and reinforcement to enhance the children’s’ academics during a time of unprecedented schooling systems. I completed weekly errands for family that included but is not limited to shipping, scheduling, dry cleaning pick up and drop off, grocery shopping, pet care, etc. All within a timely mannerJob required scheduling skills, communication, flexibility and patience to achieve the ultimate goal of filling in gaps cause by Covid-19 Show less

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  Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

  Jun 2015 - Aug 2017

  Volunteer

  - Total of (+) 260 hours of fieldwork for the BiodiversiTree Data Collection by spending on average 8 hours a day cutting trees in local woods, collecting measurements and insects, and assisting in other various projects of SCBI

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  Hokie Wellness

  Jul 2019 - Aug 2019

  Field Study Student

  - Curated presentations and documents using Microsoft Office and Google Drives on Sleep and Office Ergonomics utilized for Virginia Tech employees- Delivered qualitative research for presentations, and designed handouts to reinforce content- Developed weekly emails for the fall semester highlighting the six dimensions of health- Assisted with Hokie Wellness events, such as student and faculty orientations and the Walking Wednesday Program- Gathered leadership insight with Program Management alongside a Human Resources Office Show less

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  VT Engage

  Aug 2019 - Feb 2020

  - Lead a team of 5 undergraduate students who serve as peer mentors for HD 2335- Assist in management of 2 local elementary schools Lunch Buddy volunteer programs in collaboration with Harding Avenue Elementary and Margaret Beeks Elementary School guidance counselor, principal and VT professors- Create and supervise throughout the semester, curriculum for peer mentors including weekly journals, homework assignments, and regular meetings for program development- Designed materials to encourage a positive and supportive relationship with the local community Show less

  • VT Engage Field Study Supervisor

    Jan 2020 - Feb 2020

  • Field Study Student/Lead Peer Mentor

    Aug 2019 - Dec 2019
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  Marcus Autism Center

  Jun 2021 - May 2023

  Behavioral Health Technician

  - Provides direct care to clients with autism and severe speech language delays in the Intensive Outpatient Program at Marcus Autism Center, through teaching of imitation, functional play, receptive, matching, and manding skills using applied behavior analysis protocols under the supervision of Doctors of Behavioral Analysis and Board-Certified Behavior Analysts - Collects, records, documents and visualizes daily client direct observational data to assist Board Certified Behavior Analysts in accurate and informed decision-making ideas regarding adjustments to and continuances of client protocols- Collaborates with supervisors and fellow Registered Behavior Technicians on effective case-related solutions through in person meetings and written communication to track protocol effectiveness - Consistent communication with team members regarding the organization, access, and usage of personal protective equipment- Utilizes safe and appropriate handling, management, and guidance procedures when working with clients - Communications lead for the Language and Learning Centers moral committee to work with a team that plans, develops and implements events in the department to increase employee productivity and overall satisfaction in job. Communications lead helps develop and distribute communication tools to promote programs and events Show less

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  Paper Source

  Sept 2021 - Apr 2022

  Retail Sales Associate

  Demonstrated success in retail operations, excelling in both store and corporate environments while emphasizing strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and showcasing attention to detail and thriving in a dynamic, collaborative setting.

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  CorePower Yoga

  Apr 2022 - now

  Yoga Instructor

  • Motivate clients to achieve personal health and wellness goals through developing and modifying routines• Knowledgeable about principles of health education and wellness program evaluation, experience with scheduling systems, public speaking techniques, and leadership skills to achieve wellness goals through team developed, and modified physical routines• Partnership with professional organizations such as Ponce City Rooftop (ATL, GA) and Lululemon (ATL, GA) to coordinate community-related wellness initiatives in the Atlanta region Show less

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  Fortress Consulting L.L.C.

  Jan 2023 - now

  Administrative Assistant

  •Manage LMS Software, Dropbox, and Google Suites for active shooter and emergency preparedness trainings in 48 commercial properties•Provide support to ensure positive customer experiences, resolving customer requests, problems, and technical issues•Assists in documentation development to ensure team maintains the highest level of system capability

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  Life Safety Solutions Plus, LLC

  Jan 2023 - now

  Executive Administration Assistant

  • Provide administrative, and financial support to 98 client accounts utilizing agile project management techniques.• Navigate dynamic schedules for a geographically diverse team, ensuring comprehensive calendar management and travel coordination for both the team and leadership, including booking and executing expense reports for a team of 54 contractors.• Manage the processing of invoices and expense reports from clients, maintain purchasing records and transactions within the first two months of the position, successfully collected and processed over $140,000 in revenue, demonstrating strong attention to detail and financial acumen.• Research and utilized various lead generation systems to proactively connect with new clients, promptly responding to inquiries and effectively addressing questions while routing as necessary, contributing to significant business growth.• Proficient in data entry inputting and verifying large volumes of data with a proven track record of high accuracy.• Develop comprehensive documentation of policies and proposals to establish a sustainable organization system, ensuring efficient access to critical information towards future growth of the company.• Proficient in recruiting coordination and ATS for the hiring and onboarding of various event teams.• Provide technical support to team members in a range of software applications, including ADP, QuickBooks, Salesforce, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook), Google Suites, Teams meetings, and social marketing platforms such as MailChimp, LinkedIn and Instagram. Show less