Bella Kraus
Victoria,MN
Summary
Disciplined Enlisted Soldier known for high productivity and efficiency in completing tasks. Possess specialized skills in strategic planning, weapons handling, and emergency response. Excel in leadership, teamwork, and communication, ensuring success in demanding environments. Adapt quickly to new challenges and committed to continuous improvement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
92G Culinary Specialist
MN Army National Guard
Little Falls, Minnesota
12.2022 - Current
- Led and motivated teams in high-pressure environments to achieve mission objectives.
- Demonstrated excellence in handling dynamic and unpredictable situations.
- Engineered and deployed efficient remedies for complicated operational obstacles in high-stakes situations.
- Coordinated personnel, equipment, and logistics to achieve critical deadlines.
- Ensured thorough planning, execution, and regulatory compliance.
- Exhibited endurance and concentration in high-stress situations.
- Technical expertise in operating and maintaining sophisticated equipment.
- Guaranteed team safety through hazard identification and risk mitigation.
- Assisted in developing and carrying out strategic initiatives to fulfill long-range ambitions.
Recruiter
Minnesota Army National Guard
Chanhassen, MN
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Explained job duties, compensation and benefits to potential candidates.
- Researched emerging trends in recruitment technology and techniques.
- Developed recruitment strategies to achieve required staffing levels for assigned requisitions.
- Interviewed job applicants to obtain information on work history, education or job skills.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with hiring managers and HR business partners.
- Monitored applicant tracking system actions to support hiring deadlines and streamline candidate experiences.
- Managed full-cycle recruiting process, from sourcing candidates to extending offers.
- Referred suitable candidates to relevant departments for additional assessment.
- Conducted reference and background checks on prospective employees.
- Reviewed resumes, conducted phone screens, and managed candidate pipelines.
- Sourced, qualified and conducted screening interviews with job candidates.
- Implemented diversity recruiting strategies to promote an inclusive workplace.
Teaching Assistant
Ladybug Child Care Center
Shakopee, Minnesota
02.2021 - 10.2024
- Provided one-on-one support to students requiring additional assistance.
- Collaborated with other faculty members to plan lessons that promote critical thinking skills.
- Tutored students in course material to improve comprehension.
- Coordinated with teachers to identify and support students with special needs.
- Explained class procedures, lab policies and important dates.
- Participated in professional development workshops to improve teaching skills and knowledge.
- Helped teachers with material generation, lesson plan development, class preparation, scheduling, exam distribution and student mentoring.
- Supported classroom teacher in managing a diverse classroom of students.
- Prepared lesson materials, bulletin board displays, exhibits, and demonstrations to assist teachers in classroom preparation.
- Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
- Assisted with the development of Individual Education Plans.
- Monitored student progress by keeping detailed records of academic performance.
- Encouraged students to take an active role in their own learning process.
- Handled clerical duties, managed classrooms and coordinated documents for teachers.
- Facilitated small group instruction sessions on various topics.
- Conducted literature and resource research to support classroom projects.
- Laminated teaching materials to increase durability under repeated use.
Cook
Ladybug Child Care Center
Shakopee, Minnesota
05.2024 - 09.2024
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Requested supplies and equipment orders, explaining needs to managers.
- Carried pans and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Adhered to regulatory standards regarding safe and sanitary food prep.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Set up and performed initial prep work for soups, sauces and salads.
- Set up work stations prior to opening to minimize prep time.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Inspected kitchens for sanitary conditions before the start of each shift.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Prepared and served meals by reviewing recipes and combining and cooking ingredients.
- Communicated effectively with wait staff regarding patron food allergies and dietary restrictions.
- Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.
- Monitored supply inventory and rotated stock to maintain optimal freshness and reduce waste.
- Handled advanced thawing and food pre-preparation for upcoming meals.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
Dance Coach
Rising Star Dance Academy
Waconia, Minnesota
03.2018 - 05.2020
- Monitored students' progress to ensure they are meeting goals set by their instructors.
- Created lesson plans to accommodate the needs of all skill levels.
- Conducted weekly team meetings to discuss upcoming performances and competitions.
- Built positive relationships with students, parents, colleagues and administrators.
- Evaluated student progress and adjusted learning plans to foster progress.
- Monitored student performance and offered feedback to support goal achievement.
- Educated students using customized teaching methods and hands-on curriculum.
- Established and communicated clear objectives for lessons and projects.
- Compiled music playlists for various events or performances.
- Mitigated learning gaps and effectively delivered curriculum to students.
- Attended competitions as coach and choreographer for assigned teams.
- Carried out balanced program of instruction and work time to give students optimal learning experiences.
- Collaborated closely with teachers regarding student placement within teams or classes.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Dental Hygiene
Normandale Community College
Minneapolis, MNSkills
- Menu planning
- Sauce making
- Sanitation procedures
- Recipe development
- Nutritional advice
- Knife skills
- Food storage
- Marksmanship expertise
- Tactical communication
- First aid proficiency
- Field sanitation
- Explosives handling
- Camouflage techniques
- Weapons handling
- Radio communication
- Battlefield tactics
- Vehicle operation
- Land navigation
- Hand-to-hand combat
- Military discipline
- Physical fitness
- Armed combat operations
- Disaster relief support
- Security patrols
- Team building
- Strategic thinking
- Imagery analysis
- Offensive tactics
- Combat mission support
- Tactical guidance
- Cultural awareness
- Positive attitude
- Hand-to-hand combat techniques
- Records review
- Enemy monitoring
- Camouflage tactics
- Student records management
- Creative lesson plan development
- Positive role model and mentor
- Excellent classroom management
- Empathy and patience
- Parent and student communication
- Instructional methods
- Youth mentorship
- Cooperative learning experience
Languages
asl
Limited
Timeline
Recruiter
Minnesota Army National Guard
10.2024 - 12.2024
Cook
Ladybug Child Care Center
05.2024 - 09.2024
92G Culinary Specialist
MN Army National Guard
12.2022 - Current
Teaching Assistant
Ladybug Child Care Center
02.2021 - 10.2024
Dance Coach
Rising Star Dance Academy
03.2018 - 05.2020
Some College (No Degree) - Dental Hygiene
Normandale Community College
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