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Brenda Kihika

Gardner,KS

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

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Machine Operator

Paydays
Olathe, KS
02.2024 - 06.2024
  • Carry out regular safety checks on machinery prior to operation.
  • Received and processed customer orders for merchandise in a timely manner.
  • Executed picking tasks according to order specifications while meeting daily productivity requirements.
  • Followed safety protocols at all times when handling heavy equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks and hand trucks.

PCT

Meadowbrook Rehabilitation Hospital
Gardner, Kansas
09.2022 - 03.2023
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
  • Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.

Lumper, Team Coordinator

Warehouse Labor Solutions
Olathe, KS
02.2020 - 06.2022
  • Maintained central calendars and shift scheduling to meet important deadlines.
  • Addressed customer service overflow to reduce complaints.
  • Used advanced features of Microsoft Office to complete all necessary reports for senior management review.
  • Supervised 8 co-workers.
  • Trained, motivated and guided on-boarding members.
  • Covered shift shortages for night shifts to keep production schedule on time.
  • Developed process improvements and offered actionable solutions to correct recurring issues.
  • Assigned various tasks to group members according to skills and experience to achieve maximum productivity.

Cashier and Kitchen Manager

Minit Mart
Lenexa, KS
02.2018 - 08.2019
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
  • Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
  • Checked personal identifications during alcohol and tobacco sales.
  • Set up new sales displays each week with fresh merchandise.

Housekeeper Attendant

Rodeway Inn
Olathe, KS
12.2016 - 11.2017
  • Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.
  • Cleaned and stocked guest rooms by replacing used towels and linens vacuuming floors, making beds, and restocking bathroom items.
  • Dusted picture frames and wall hangings with cloth.
  • Restocked room supplies such as facial tissues for personal touch with every job.
  • Slid beds, sofas, and other furniture aside to wipe down baseboards and remove dust and dirt from hard-to-reach areas.
  • Vacuumed rugs and carpeted areas in offices, lobbies, and corridors.
  • Sorted, laundered and put away various laundry items.
  • Handled requests for extra linens, toiletries and other supplies.
  • Changed bed linens and collected soiled linens for cleaning.

Education

High School Diploma -

Hastings High School

Bachelor of Arts - Engineering And Sociology

Huston-Tillotson University

Skills

  • Safety Compliance
  • Automated Assembly
  • Quality Assurance
  • Equipment monitoring
  • Machine Maintenance
  • Preventive Maintenance
  • Basic Math

Languages

Swahili
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Machine Operator

Paydays
02.2024 - 06.2024

PCT

Meadowbrook Rehabilitation Hospital
09.2022 - 03.2023

Lumper, Team Coordinator

Warehouse Labor Solutions
02.2020 - 06.2022

Cashier and Kitchen Manager

Minit Mart
02.2018 - 08.2019

Housekeeper Attendant

Rodeway Inn
12.2016 - 11.2017

High School Diploma -

Hastings High School

Bachelor of Arts - Engineering And Sociology

Huston-Tillotson University
Brenda Kihika