Blake Quick
Waterville,MN
Summary
I'm a customer and client focused worker who wants the best for customers and clients but also my peers. I have primarily worked in the food industry and have recently made the switch to being Job Coach for people with disabilities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Job Coach
Elm Homes
Waseca, Minnesota
07.2025 - Current
- Work with clients and help guide and teach them proper Job skills needed for working at a new job
- Monitored client progress and adjusted support plans.
- Monitored behavior and implemented positive reinforcement strategies.
- Recorded participants' daily progress, noted trends, and addressed negative strategies to help redirect actions and improve progress.
- Provided daily support and guidance to residents in a residential setting.
- Maintained case notes to track client progress and challenges faced.
- Developed and implemented behavior modification plans for clients.
- Developed meaningful relationships with clients based on trust, respect and understanding.
- Maintained accurate records of client interactions including progress notes and incident reports.
- Established an environment conducive to learning through positive reinforcement strategies.
- Monitored client's behaviors and documented results in accordance with agency standards.
- Assessed environmental triggers that can lead to problem behaviors and developed strategies for managing them effectively.
Kitchen Team Member
Traditions Waterville
Waterville, Minnesota
12.2023 - 12.2024
- Prepared meals following standardized recipes and dietary guidelines.
- Prepared food items following safety and sanitation guidelines.
- Operated kitchen appliances safely and effectively during cooking tasks.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workspaces.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen equipment and workstations.
- Provided assistance to customers with their questions and orders at the service counter. with their orders and inquiries.
Kitchen Team Member
Caseys General Store
Elysian, Minnesota
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Prepared meals following standardized recipes and dietary guidelines.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations and equipment.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking food supplies and ingredients.
- Operated kitchen appliances safely and effectively during cooking tasks.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
Education
Owatonna High School
Owatonna, MNSkills
- Behavior modification
- Client assessment
- Positive Outlook
- Fast adapter
- Quick learner
- Good at engaging with customers and fellow workers
Timeline
Job Coach
Elm Homes
07.2025 - Current
Kitchen Team Member
Traditions Waterville
12.2023 - 12.2024
Kitchen Team Member
Caseys General Store
04.2023 - 07.2023
Owatonna High School