Abbey Wright
Duncan
Summary
Dynamic professional with a strong background in staff management and financial oversight. Committed to enhancing individual well-being through compassionate care and effective team building.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner
My Place Bar
Duncan
04.2023 - Current
- Managed daily bar operations and staff scheduling to ensure smooth service.
- Trained new employees on customer service standards and bar procedures.
- Oversaw inventory management, including ordering and organizing supplies.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations within the establishment.
- Implemented promotional events to enhance community engagement and visibility.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the bar area for optimal efficiency.
- Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
Caregiver
Grandparents
Duncan
05.2019 - 09.2025
- Assisted with daily living activities and personal hygiene maintenance.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance well-being.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary needs and preferences.
- Managed medication schedules to ensure timely administration.
- Organized recreational activities to promote engagement and social interaction.
- Maintained a clean and safe living environment through regular housekeeping tasks.
- Assisted with financial needs.
- Communicated effectively with family members about care needs and changes.
- Monitored health conditions and reported any concerns promptly to family members.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Communicated with physicians and specialists on health needs.
Direct Care Supervisor
Versatile Support Services Inc
Columbus
08.2009 - 10.2022
- Motivate and supervise 8 Direct Care Professionals in delivering quality individual care.
- Conduct routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and individuals.
- Spearhead and implement new projects to expand scope of individual's engagement.
- Complete hourly/daily billing for my department.
- Collaborate with vocational and residential managers to maintain daily schedules.
- Hold monthly day service meetings to discuss, compliment and improve any current situations.
- Promote positivity throughout the workplace environment.
- Conduct bimonthly safety committee meetings, fire drills and tornado drills to ensure safety of our staff and individuals.
- Help individuals transition from their school setting to adult services setting after graduation from High School.
- Converse with parents/guardians on achievements and problem areas with their family member.
- Administer daily meds as needed.
- Assist our intellectually disabled individuals with any needs they have through their day. (Restroom, Transitioning one room to the next, Exercises, Lunch routine)
- Offered support for individual's mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
- Work to improve and enhance our individual's lives through effective and compassionate care.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of our individuals, consulting with their parent/guardian, medical staff and their service coordinator to address concerns and protect each person from any harm.
- Supervise daily activities and provide assistance when needed.
- Analyze overall performance and recommend adjustments to care plan goals.
- Keep our individuals engaged in social networks and communities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Columbus High School
Columbus, NESkills
- Staff management
- Training and mentoring
- Team building
- State regulations knowledge
- CPR/1st Aid certified
- Financial management
- Behavior management
- Developmental disabilities
- Small business operations
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Organizational skills
Certification
- Basic FBA to BIP Training, 02/2021
- RBT Certificate, 01/2022
Timeline
Owner
My Place Bar
04.2023 - Current
Caregiver
Grandparents
05.2019 - 09.2025
Direct Care Supervisor
Versatile Support Services Inc
08.2009 - 10.2022
High School Diploma -
Columbus High School