Denise Reed

End of Life Doula, floor sales, Intake Associate, Advocate for sexually abused victims, Optician, Para Professional

Intake Associate at Too Good To Be Threw (2024-02 – Present)

• On floor sales
• Intake department

Elder Care/End of Life Doula at Tranquil Transition (2019-01 – Present)

• Local Monthly Death Cafe's
• Safety and care for clients through end of life
• Managed household
• Interviewed, hired and "let go" of caretakers as needed
• Managed all dr's appointment, medicine and caretakers
• Kept family updated on condition of clients
• Interviewed those with a terminal illness or family members of those with a terminal illness

Volunteer End of Life Doula at Harbor Hospice (2018-05 – Present)

• Supporting those at the end of life along with family members while doing room rounds
• Clerical duties

Certified End of Life Doula at Quality of Life Care (2018-05 – 2018-11)

• Support and accompany the dying and their loved ones
• Help with last wishes
• Pre and Post death wishes
• Vigil watch
• Emotional support
• Therapy dog Ellie

Receptionist at TSO (2018-01 – 2018-05)

• Checked patients in
• Scheduled appointments
• Verified insurance
• periodically assisted doctor

Certified Para Professional at Orangefield ISD (2014-08 – 2018-01)

• Inclusion Teacher for 5th and 6th grade

Educator at Child Abuse and Forensic Services (2012-10 – 2013-01)

• Educating child serving organizations on recognizing and reporting of child abuse

Sexual Assault Advocate at Rape and Suicide Crisis Center (2010-10 – 2013-01)

• Provide support for victim, family and friends
• Accompanies victim during exam, if they wish
• Provide information and referrals for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence

Data Entry at ABILITA (2009-12 – 2010-12)

• Data Entry
• Import data from spreadsheets into Excel
• Responsible for organizing data for corporations across the United States in reference to their employees' phone data usage
• Responsible for making sure that all data provided to corporations is accurate

Substitute Teacher at Orangefield ISD (2008-10 – 2014-08)

• Substitute at middle school and high school for all classes

Office Assistant at Dr. Roger Smith, M.D. (2007-10 – 2008-05)

• Validated insurance coverage of all new patients
• Updated medical information on charts
• Put patients in rooms
• Assisted Dr. Smith in exam rooms

Receptionist and File Clerk at Rockford Surgical Service (1989 – 1989)

• Managed files and schedules of physicians located in a 12-surgeon office.
• Receptionist duties

Optician and Office Reception at Coppell Family Eyecare (1985-12 – 1986-03)

• Duties included but were not limited to: dispensing contact lenses, selling, fitting, adjusting, and repairing eyewear. Also served as receptionist performing administrative duties such as office bookkeeping and general paperwork.

Manager and Certified Optician at Service Optical (1982-08 – 1985-09)

• Duties included but were not limited to: Managing an Eyewear Retail Store and handling all accompanying responsibilities and paperwork. Also was responsible for dispensing contacts, selling, fitting, adjusting, and repairing eyewear.

Certified Nursing Assistant in Nursing – Rock Valley College (1981)

Social Work – Florida College

Certified Phlebotomist in Phlebotomy – Lamar State College Orange (2013)

Certified End of Life Doula in End of Life Care – Quality of Life Care