Christin Kambale
Timberville,VA
Summary
Dynamic professional with experience at Pilgrim's, excelling in project management and team collaboration. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and ensure compliance with safety protocols. Skilled in data analysis and technical troubleshooting, I effectively communicate with team members to drive improvements and achieve organizational goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
711 Gas Station
Timberville, VA
07.2025 - Current
Live Hanger
Pilgrim's
Timberville, VA
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Hanged live poultry efficiently on production line.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in work area.
- Followed safety protocols for handling live animals.
- Assisted team members with daily operational tasks.
- Collaborated with colleagues to ensure smooth workflow.
- Monitored animal welfare during processing procedures.
- Loaded and unloaded equipment for processing operations.
- Reported any issues related to equipment or process immediately.
- Slaughtered animals, slit open, eviscerated and trimmed carcasses to prepare for further processing.
- Processed animal heads, trimming meat and severing or removing inedible portions and skeletal matter from product.
- Operated hydraulic machinery positioning carcasses for processing to achieve smooth and efficient product flow.
- Implemented requirements for production of animal products, adhering to religious law prescriptions relevant to animal food preparation.
- Reported any damage found on garments during inspections prior to presentation on the hanger immediately.
- Collaborated with other team members to ensure that all pieces were hung correctly and efficiently.
- Inspected garments prior to being presented on the hanger for any defects or discrepancies.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment throughout the showroom.
- Adhered to all safety regulations while handling hazardous materials such as chemicals or solvents.
- Followed standard operating procedures for cleaning and storing clothing items after each presentation.
- Grasped legs of animals to raise and shackle in position in preparation for slaughtering and processing.
- Identified potential areas of improvement within existing processes or procedures related to live hangers.
- Processed viscera, cutting, trimming, washing and sorting animal parts to prepare edible portions of offal for further processing.
- Evaluated current hanging methods and offered suggestions for improvement when necessary.
Direct Support Professional
Pleasant View Care Home
Harrisonburg, Virginia
06.2015 - 10.2024
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Supported clients in developing social skills and community engagement.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to promote positive interactions.
- Documented client progress and communicated updates to the team.
- Collaborated with families to ensure consistent support and care plans.
- Prepared nutritious meals and assisted with dietary needs for clients.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for all clients and staff members.
- Attended training sessions to enhance knowledge of best practices in caregiving.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
- Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits.
- Reported changes in client condition to administrators, facilitating nursing intervention.
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop individualized service plans for each participant.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
- Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
- Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
- Developed relationships with families of those receiving services to ensure continuity of care.
- Leveraged database management system to track and report service hours, details of activities and progress on goals.
- Encouraged and reassured clients throughout transitions to facilitate smooth discharge.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
- Instructed family members on how to provide bedside care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
American Intercontinental University
Houston, TX03-2027
Skills
- Project management
- Data analysis
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Technical troubleshooting
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
Timeline
Sales Associate
711 Gas Station
07.2025 - Current
Live Hanger
Pilgrim's
01.2025 - 05.2025
Direct Support Professional
Pleasant View Care Home
06.2015 - 10.2024
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
American Intercontinental University