Derrius Cunningham
Sherrills Ford
Summary
Compassionate and adaptable professional with a background in caregiving and military leadership. Known for strong critical thinking and teamwork skills, committed to delivering personalized care and fostering trust with clients.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
The Arc Of Tampa Bay
2023.08 - 2024.12
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing comfort and independence.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Implemented personalized care plans, adapting approaches to meet unique client needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care strategies.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment, adhering to organizational safety protocols.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and positive interactions.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
Infantry Team Leader
Army
2019.08 - 2022.12
- Led tactical operations, ensuring mission readiness and team cohesion under high-pressure environments.
- Trained and mentored junior soldiers, enhancing skills and promoting teamwork within infantry unit.
- Developed and executed training exercises, improving combat effectiveness and operational preparedness.
- Coordinated logistical support for missions, optimizing resource allocation and minimizing delays.
- Utilized tactical expertise to make critical decisions under pressure, leading to successful outcomes in high-stress situations.
- Maintained equipment readiness through regular inspections and preventive maintenance checks to ensure operational efficiency.
- Provided mentorship to junior team members, fostering growth in their military careers.
- Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
Education
Associate of Occupational Studies - Automotive & EV Technology
Universal Technical Institute
Mooresville, NC2027-06
Skills
- Respectful and compassionate
- Time management
- Elderly care
- Problem-solving
- Training expertise
- Maintaining equipment
- Teamwork and loyalty
- Team leadership
- Combat readiness
- Field training
- Tactical leadership
- Patrolling techniques
- Customer service
- Active listening
- Critical thinking
- Relationship building
Timeline
Caregiver
The Arc Of Tampa Bay
2023.08 - 2024.12
Infantry Team Leader
Army
2019.08 - 2022.12
Associate of Occupational Studies - Automotive & EV Technology
Universal Technical Institute