Debra B. Thompson
403 Erie Street
Valparaiso, In. 46383
(219) 309-6804
(219) 713-6943
debbpkbrt[at]msn.com
To Whom It May Concern:
With a great deal of experience in the industry, flawless State
Surveys, and Team Spirit award winner, I feel as an experienced
Environmental Director, Assistant Dining Service Director, I
have what it takes to fill your need in this very important
position you are offering.
Throughout my career as a Director of Environmental Services,
Assistant Dining Service Director in long term, assisted living,
and independent living care and rehabilitation, I have
exemplified the essential skills needed to obtain Customer
Satisfaction, as one of my top priorities. From isolation set
up, laundry services, stripping and waxing floors, to
maintaining a tight budget and also covering
Dietary/Maintenance, I have demonstrated my ability to handle
a variety of tasks effectively and deliver deadlines. Based on
my no excuses attitude, driving ambition, leadership skills,
personality, and 2003, 2004, and 2005 “Whatever it takesâ€
awards, I can only be an asset to your company. My motto is,
“There is a way and it will get doneâ€.
I have what it takes to show experience in many different
areas. I am very people oriented and know how to keep moral
up to accomplish the task at hand. This shows very much in
that my staffing turnover is low.
No. 1 focus, “MAKE OUR HOUSE THEIR HOME.â€
I look forward to meeting with you so we can exchange
information, get to know one another, and examine an
employment opportunity that is mutually beneficial. I thank
you for your time and consideration.
Driving Goal “Start everyday a new and complete it to the
fullest.â€
Sincerely,
Debra B. Thompson
Director of Environmental Services,
Assistant Dining Service Director
Debra B. Thompson
403 Erie Street
Valparaiso, In. 46383
(219) 405-1719
(219) 309-6804
(219) 713-6493
debbpkbrt[at]msn.com
OBJECTIVE: Seeking a challenging and growth orientated
position in the industry by utilizing my managerial/leadership
skills.
QUALIFICATIONS
Director, professional, loyal, dependable, work very closely
with Interdisciplinary Team, approachable, team player, detail
oriented, consistent, organized, “Residents First†attitude,
maintains records effectively, and ability to control and budget
finances, knowledge in sanitation and cleanliness, isolation,
OSHA, Universal Precautions, laundry, experience with floor
care, stripping to waxing, ordering, receiving, payroll, human
resources, forklift, previously involved in NEHA, food
temperatures, diets.
EDUCATION
1976 – 1980 Diploma, Valparaiso High School
1980 – 1983 Ball State University
1983 – 1984 Purdue North Central
1985 – 1986 Ball State University
1986 – 1987 Purdue University, West Lafayette
EMPLOYMENT
2009 – Present
Unidine
Assistant Director of Dining Services
Independent, Assisted, Healthcare, approx 350 bed
Supervise all aspects of Dining Services, including food
preparation, temps, diets, logs, inventory, ordering,
management of staff, supervision of 7 dining areas, special
functions.
2006 – 2009
Towne Centre
Director of Environmental Services
Independent, Assisted, Healthcare, approx 330 bed
Experience
Supervise all aspects of Housekeeping, Laundry, and Floor
Maintenance to make our guests a place they can call their
home
* Performing leadership roles dealing with staff,
management, and public relations
* Training employees on all areas of cleaning, infection
control, appearance, pertaining to guest’s rooms, common
areas, ancillaries.
* Training all staff in washing, drying, folding and labeling
techniques
* Training staff on stripping, waxing, top scrubbing,
baseboard cleaning, shampooing carpets, and spot removal to
maintain a healthy and presentable appearance to our guest,
employees, the public and all state and federal guidelines
* Training staff in the department and other departments on
compliances with states regulations with sanitation
techniques, chemicals, fire regulations, disaster preparedness
plan, and OSHA compliances
* Documenting room inspections and keeping running logs on
regular basis.
* Maintaining inventory for supply and demand in normal and
backup operations
* Ordering, receiving, scheduling, record keeping, maintaining
budget
* Managing staff in hiring, evaluating, counseling and cross
training to ensure proper staffing for the facility needs to
operate
* Making out schedule for all three departments in
accordance with the facility function * Working with
employees on a daily basis for personal growth and
appreciation in their job to ensure their wellness and the
wellness of our guests and families
Safety Committee Team Member DOUBLE SURVEY FREE
2002 – 2006
Life Care Center of the Willows
Director of Environmental Services
Healthcare, approx 100 bed
See above Experience for Director of Environmental Services
Supervise Dietary and Maintenance until positions filled
Safety Committee Team Member SURVEY FREE
2001 – 2002
Lincolnshire Healthcare Center
Director of Environmental Services
Healthcare, approx 100 bed
See above Experience for Director of Environmental Services
Safety Committee Team Member SURVEY FREE
1999 – 2002
Valparaiso Transportation
Bus Driver
* Drive school aged children to and from school, sports, and
other functions
* Maintain school bus safety standards and regulations set
forth by state and federal guidelines.
* Assure all students a safe and healthy environment during
transportation
* Work with the public to assure them of competency to
transport their children
* Maintain stability with all passengers that they are in their
seats and acting accordingly
* Alert and attentive at all times to the surroundings of
traffic, railroad crossings, and pedestrians
* Performing emergency evacuations and disaster
preparedness operations on a routine basis
No. 1 Bus driver in Indiana 2001
1996 – 1999
Homemaker
Single mother of Two
* Making our house a home that my family will feel safe,
warm, and happy in
* Cook, clean, and maintain a sanitary environment for all
* Maintain a budget that will fill the immediate needs and
upcoming needs of the family
* Assure that each family member is on time to
responsibilities of the day and activities if chosen
* Educate my children on their schooling, the world, and
social stimulation in making right choices
* Be a good role model in communicating, listening, and
problem solving
1995 – 1996
Life Care Center of the Willows
Director of Environmental Services
Healthcare, approx 100 bed
See above Experience for Director of Environmental Services
Safety Committee Team Member SURVEY FREE
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