I was raised on a farm, and was taught excellent work ethic. I began working at the age of 12. I worked on the family farm doing various tasks, including weeding, irrigating, fertilizing, planting, and plowing. I worked on the family farm from 1995 to 1999.
In 1999, I was hired at Sheldon Oaks Retirement Home, initially as a server of meals. I soon expanded and worked part-time as a dishwasher as well. I naturally blended well with all the residents and my coworkers alike. I was promoted to "Designated Trainer" of all servers and dishwashers. I took pride in my work, and always worked quickly and diligently.
In 2000, I was hired at Shopko as a sales floor associate. My basic duties were helping customers and keeping the sales floor clean. After only a few months, I was promoted from a part-time sales floor employee to the full-time head of the jewelry counter. This position required me to keep inventory of the jewelry, assist customers in purchasing, and completing any special order requests. After about six months, I was promoted to Front End Supervisor. This position required me to supervise all cashiers, service desk employees, and cash office employees. I was responsible for ensuring all employees were given their breaks, and I provided backup when necessary. I was also responsible for helping disgruntled customers. After about a year of that job, I decided to change pace by moving to the pharmacy. I was realizing my passion for helping people, and felt that the pharmacy would be more fulfilling. I worked as a pharmacy technician for three years before my husband joined the Marine Corps, so we moved across the country. I was employed at Shopko from 2000 through 2005.
