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Caitlin Berger

Columbia Heights,MN

Summary

Diligent problem-solver with resourceful approach to challenges and organized style. Leverages past lab assistant and educational expertise to manage a wide range of job functions. Accustomed to jobs that require self direction and motivation.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Professional Nanny

Employed By Multiple Families
10.2018 - Current
  • Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
  • Supported children in daily activities, including playing, meals and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
  • Played games and read books to young children, limiting TV and mobile device time.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships.
  • Led indoor and outdoor activities and steered children away from dangers.
  • Organized activities that enhanced children’s physical, emotional and social well-being.
  • Established and maintained safe play environment for children.
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
  • Safely transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.

Invasive Species Ambassador Internship

Waterfront Restoration
05.2022 - 08.2022

Inspected watercraft for invasive species and aided in the removal of invasives.

Educated boaters on the importance of checking for invasive species and the proper protocol to prevent their spread.

Helped boaters recognize different species of plants and animals on their watercraft.

Developed connections to regular visitors to promote a sense of shared community responsibility.

Handed out educational materials to spread the word about invasive species.


Environmental Laboratory Assistant

St. Cloud Technical and Community College
01.2021 - 03.2022
  • Enhanced lab safety measures by conducting regular equipment maintenance and assembling new lab equipment.
  • Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
  • Facilitated timely completion of experiments by maintaining a well-organized workspace and being self motivated.
  • Trained new laboratory students on standard operating procedures.
  • Set up labs for other students and cleaned lab after experiments were completed.
  • Wrote scientific posters to present in conference for completed experiments.
  • Advertised Environmental Science Program to peers with posters and fundraisers.

Deli Associate

Walmart
02.2018 - 06.2018
  • Delivered exemplary customer service to all guests.
  • Carefully prepared orders by slicing, weighing and packaging cheeses and meats and accurately calculated prices.
  • Opened new inventory and rotated stock by dates to maintain freshness.
  • Kept work areas clean, neat and sanitized to prevent possible illness or injury among coworkers and customers.
  • Handled busy, fast-paced situations and agitated customers with relative ease while remaining professional and calm.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
  • Used downtime to prepare ingredients and restock supplies for expected busy periods.
  • Became the department's go-to after department manager and fresh manager left for the night.
  • Familiarized with the operation and daily maintenance of rotisserie ovens.

Crew Lead

Mcdonalds
01.2016 - 03.2017
  • Led training, tracked data and assessed trainee performance.
  • Mitigated customer issues by patiently listening to complaints and finding effective methods for resolution.
  • Pitched in to help on short-staffed job areas and to meet sales goals.
  • Supervised crew of 4-10 employees in multiple areas, including drive through, kitchen, and front counter.
  • Prepared hot beverages, including coffee and tea according to customer requests.
  • Maintained clean, sanitized and well-organized food preparation zones to promote store efficiency.
  • Checked completed orders for accuracy and bagged meals for easy carrying.
  • Performed shift change tasks each day to keep store efficient and neat.
  • Placed orders by listening to customers, documenting selected menu items, substitutions and add-ons.
  • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry and fish for frying purposes.

Education

No Degree - Generals And Environmental Transfer Credits

St Cloud Technical And Community College
Saint Cloud, MN

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Metropolitan State University
Saint Paul, MN
05.2025

High School Diploma - undefined

Albany High School
Albany, MN
2016

Skills

  • Exceptional organizational skills
  • Self-motivated
  • Dependable
  • Detail-oriented
  • Critical Thinking
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Issue troubleshooting
  • Problem-Solving

Timeline

Invasive Species Ambassador Internship

Waterfront Restoration
05.2022 - 08.2022

Environmental Laboratory Assistant

St. Cloud Technical and Community College
01.2021 - 03.2022

Professional Nanny

Employed By Multiple Families
10.2018 - Current

Deli Associate

Walmart
02.2018 - 06.2018

Crew Lead

Mcdonalds
01.2016 - 03.2017

No Degree - Generals And Environmental Transfer Credits

St Cloud Technical And Community College

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Metropolitan State University

High School Diploma - undefined

Albany High School
Caitlin Berger