Addison Placko
Barrington Park District
Barrington,IL
3
years of professional experience
Dynamic professional with a strong background as a Co-founder of Paw-Fect LLC, creating a business model and learning about potential customers. After-School Care Counselor at K.E.E.P, adept at life skills training and decision-making. Committed to empowering individuals through tailored support and innovative solutions.
Work History
Business Co-founder, Paw-Fect LLC
1 Year 8 Months- Created a website that matches the customer with their perfect pet using an online survey.
- Established foundational processes enhancing business operations.
- Conducted target market research to analyze industry competition and identify emerging trends.
- Created a website that matches the customer with their perfect pet using an online survey.
After-School Care Counselor
1 Year- Facilitated development of social skills, problem-solving, and decision-making skills to enhance youth interpersonal effectiveness.
- Assisted youth with daily living activities and supported management of relationships and life events to promote independence.
- Assisted youth with activities of daily living and provided assistance in managing relationships, life events and daily activities.
- Assisted treatment team in providing services to youth and families with a complex range of disorders and treatment needs.
Pre-K Assistant Teacher
3 Months- Reinforced early learning concepts through guided reading, art, music, and hands-on play.
- Supported lead teacher with daily lesson preparation and age-appropriate classroom activities.
- Supervised children during indoor and outdoor play, ensuring safe, structured transitions.
- Maintained clean, organized classroom spaces and sanitized shared toys and learning materials.
Education
BBA - Business Administration
High School Diploma
Skills
Fluency in Microsoft Word
Excel
and Access
Social development
Teamwork and collaboration
Business management
Creative problem solving
Multitasking Abilities
Interests
10 years of playing lacrosse with different travel teams
including Barrington Varsity Lacrosse.
Networking with future employers and connections through Women In Business.
Growing relationship and advocating skills by supporting fellow sisters in Kappa Kappa Gamma.
Timeline
Pre-K Assistant Teacher
Barrington Park District
05.2026 - 08.2026Read More
After-School Care Counselor
K.E.E.P, Barrington Park District
08.2024 - 08.2025Read More
Business Co-founder, Paw-Fect LLC
Self-employed
09.2023 - 05.2025Read More
Illinois State University
BBA from Business Administration
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Barrington High School
High School Diploma
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