Alaina Hitzeman
Columbus,OH
Summary
Experienced professional adept in project management, critical thinking, and specialized studies encompassing gender, race, and incarceration. Skilled in childcare, activity planning, and editing, with a strong academic foundation in philosophy and interdisciplinary studies. Proven ability to lead projects, analyze complex issues, and apply theoretical insights to practical contexts.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Family Nanny
Private Home
Columbus, OH
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Organized age appropriate activities such as arts and crafts, games, outdoor play, reading time, and music.
- Created daily routines that included naps, meals and playtime.
- Provided emotional support during times of stress or transition.
- Engaged in creative problem solving techniques when faced with challenging situations.
House and Pet Sitter
Private Home
Columbus, OH
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Performed light household tasks such as cleaning litter boxes or cages, washing dishes, taking out the trash, watering plants, and sweeping floors.
- Responded quickly to owner inquiries about their pet's condition or behavior when necessary.
- Provided daily care for clients' pets including feeding, exercising, grooming, administering medications, and providing companionship.
- Cared for special needs animals requiring extra attention due to age or disability.
Cashier
Circle S Farms
Grove City, OH
09.2018 - 07.2021
- Resolved customer complaints professionally in accordance with company policy.
- Performed other duties as assigned by management.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Assisted customers over the phone regarding store operations, product information and order placement.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
Ohio State University
Columbus, OH05-2024
Skills
- Educational Support
- Activities Planning
- Emotional Support
- Critical Thinking
- Interpersonal Communication
- Written Communication
- Active Listening
- Creative Thinking
Affiliations
- Proposed and participated in a collaborative magazine project showcasing art, poetry, commentary, and other contributions submitted by incarcerated individuals in an Ohio prison, Ohio State University students and staff, and other community members. The first issue of the magazine "Joining Worlds, Breaking Barriers" is available in print and online and has been promoted by the Ohio State University Department of Philosophy and the Ohio Prison Education Exchange Program.
- Participated in a non-hierarchical learning community "Philosophy for Humans" in an Ohio prison with the goal of transcending incarceration through the expansion of educational and social opportunities in carceral settings.
Timeline
Family Nanny
Private Home
08.2023 - 06.2024
House and Pet Sitter
Private Home
03.2022 - 12.2022
Cashier
Circle S Farms
09.2018 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
Ohio State University