Athena Kazdaglis
St Clair Shores,MI
Summary
I am 22 years old, I graduated from Macomb Community College May of 2022 with my Associates degree in General Studies with a minor in Elementary Education. I am currently working to obtain my teaching degree starting in 2023. I am organized as well as on my toes making sure I do everything needed for a job. I am willing to train for new skills and learn certain things to improve my working experience and to improve a work place. I have a very upbeat attitude on life, and have a big passion and heart for wanting to teach the next generation. I bring fourth much dedication, skill, and the desire to positively impact a child's life academically, emotionally, and socially.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Office Technician
Michigan Eye Consultants
Roseville, MI
08.2022 - Current
- Received and routed business correspondence to correct departments and staff members.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing and filing documents.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Handle daily calls to book appointments, and handle altercations for specific patients.
- Pre-test patients with specific machines for their eye exams.
- Handle payment, as well as, finding insurance, and verifying patient information.
Camp Counselor
Saint Clair Shores Adaptive Playground Program
Saint Clair Shores, MI
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Worked with special needs children age 6 to 26, worked with their specific interest, skill and developmental levels.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Communicated with parents about campers' activities and reported concerns and suggestions to supervisor.
- Went on weekly field trips with the children and other counselors.
Infant Room Teacher's Assistant
Tutor Time Learning Center
Sterling Heights, MI
02.2019 - 03.2021
- Helped teacher prepare instructional material and displays.
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Arranged and organized classroom desks, chairs and supplies.
- Demonstrated specific skills and activities for students to improve understanding and take excess workload off teachers.
- Was responsible for all infant care of the children that were in my primary care group.
- The care included diapering, bottle feeding, as well as, food feedings on each childs specific schedule, and managed nap time.
Hostess
Dave & Busters
Utica, MI
11.2019 - 01.2020
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions and informed of accurate wait times.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating and menu information.
- Assigned patrons to tables suitable for needs and restaurant section rotation.
- Supported servers, food runners and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
- Managed coat check, worked the register, and sold power cards for games.
Assistant Teacher
The Learning Experience
Shelby Charter Township, MI
03.2019 - 07.2019
- Worked with teachers to design lesson plans and coordinate activities for classes, consistently noting successful ideas and identifying areas for improvement.
- Provided one-on-one and group-based learning support to maintain student progress and development.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Performed staff monitoring duties such as overseeing recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Working with younger children I would care for them in terms of diapering, feedings, and nap time.
- Being the closing teacher, I would be responsible for cleaning the room after the day, such as, vacuuming, mopping, wiping counters, and putting toys away.
Supervisor
Herbalife
Harrison Township, MI
03.2019 - 07.2019
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Handled customer complaints, resolved issues and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Made energizing teas and shakes.
- Sold product to customers outside of the store front to use for home.
Sales Representative
Cutco Cutlery
Warren, MI
01.2019 - 03.2019
- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
- Achieved monthly sales goals by promoting product benefits and enrolling new clients.
- Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through outstanding service delivery.
- Book appointments to do a demonstration of products in order to up sell.
Sales Associate
Victoria Secret PINK
Roseville, MI
11.2018 - 01.2019
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise.
Concessions Worker
Mjrtheatres
Sterling Heights, MI
02.2018 - 07.2018
- Prepared quality products while maintaining proper food safety practices, portion control and presentation within service goal times.
- Maintained clean, organized workspace according to operational standards.
- Consistently provided friendly service to promote better customer engagement.
- Responded to customer complaints to help resolve issues.
Crew Member
McDonald's Restaurant
Roseville, MI
11.2017 - 02.2018
- Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
- Took orders, prepared meals and collected payments.
- Kept food preparation area, equipment and utensils clean and sanitary.
- Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
Server
Vintage House
Fraser, MI
01.2017 - 08.2017
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Explained banquet items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Set up and took down the buffet, as well as, cutting desserts and serving food items.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Set up and worked banquets, weddings, and other parties.
- Cleaned the hall every night and made sure the hall was set up for the next party, or for the next day.
Crew Member
Jersey Mikes
St Clair Shores, United States
10.2016 - 12.2016
- Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
- Took orders, prepared meals and collected payments.
- Kept food preparation area, equipment and utensils clean and sanitary.
- Worked front counter and other areas.
Education
Associate of General Studies - General Studies
Macomb Community College
Warren, MI05.2022
High School Diploma -
Fraser High School
Fraser, MI06.2018
Skills
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Active Listening
- Self-Motivated
- Planning and Coordination
- Organization and Time Management
- Good Telephone Etiquette
- Data Entry
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Dependable and Responsible
- Decision-Making
Certification
- Cpr certified for both children and adults.
Timeline
Office Technician
Michigan Eye Consultants
08.2022 - Current
Camp Counselor
Saint Clair Shores Adaptive Playground Program
06.2022 - 08.2022
Hostess
Dave & Busters
11.2019 - 01.2020
Assistant Teacher
The Learning Experience
03.2019 - 07.2019
Supervisor
Herbalife
03.2019 - 07.2019
Infant Room Teacher's Assistant
Tutor Time Learning Center
02.2019 - 03.2021
Sales Representative
Cutco Cutlery
01.2019 - 03.2019
Sales Associate
Victoria Secret PINK
11.2018 - 01.2019
Concessions Worker
Mjrtheatres
02.2018 - 07.2018
Crew Member
McDonald's Restaurant
11.2017 - 02.2018
Server
Vintage House
01.2017 - 08.2017
Crew Member
Jersey Mikes
10.2016 - 12.2016
Associate of General Studies - General Studies
Macomb Community College
High School Diploma -
Fraser High School
- Cpr certified for both children and adults.
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