Anna Gurkin
Bellingham,WA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Dog Walker
self-employed
09.2023 - Current
- Ensuring the well-being of pets through daily care routines by feeding, walking, and actively engaging with them.
- Maintaining open and effective communication with pet owners.
- Building client base.
- Managing a flexible schedule.
Nanny
Private Family
Seattle, WA
10.2020 - 08.2023
- Planning and implementing age-appropriate educational activities.
- Organizing creative art and craft projects.
- Conflict resolution
- Light housekeeping and meal preparation.
- Communicating effectively with toddlers and parents.
Hostess/Busser
Big Fish Grill
Issaquah, WA
09.2018 - 06.2020
- Greeting and seating customers.
- Handling reservations and waitlists.
- Using reservation and point-of-sale (POS) systems.
- Addressing customer inquiries and complaints.
- Moving quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Communicating effectively with kitchen and staff.
Education
Current Student - Communication Studies
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA06-2024
Associate in Arts and Sciences -
Bellevue College
Bellevue, WA06.2020
High School Diploma -
Issaquah High School
Issaquah, WA06.2020
Skills
- Customer service-oriented
- Ability to work independently and with a team
- Strong problem-solving abilities
- Ability to adapt
- Strong critical thinking
- Active listening
Activities
- Eastside FC Premier Soccer – 2011 to 2016
- Soccer Team Co-Captain 2014 to 2015
- Regular volunteer for Open Hearts Big Dreams
Timeline
Dog Walker
self-employed
09.2023 - Current
Nanny
Private Family
10.2020 - 08.2023
Hostess/Busser
Big Fish Grill
09.2018 - 06.2020
Current Student - Communication Studies
Western Washington University
Associate in Arts and Sciences -
Bellevue College
High School Diploma -
Issaquah High School