Christina Kratky
Bel Aire
Summary
Knowledgeable Program Assistant successful at working in both team-based and self-directed capacities. Driven to maintain smooth operations through knowledgeable and skilled support.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Assistant-Share the Season
The Salvation Army South Central KS Command
10.2024 - Current
- Processed & reviewed applications for the Share the Season program, which provides financial aide for families experiencing need during the holidays.
- Met with program applicants, gathered documentation, assessed needs, & made financial pledges to assist
- Assisted in coordinating Angel Tree program efforts: Help process applications, write out angels & Stars of Hope, hang Angels on trees at participating locals businesses, travel to businesses to collect toys, aide in set up & organization of distribution warehouse & filling bags, help direct volunteers, and troubleshoot concerns during distribution
- Provided aide wherever needed in other Emergency Social Service (ESS) programs, such as coat distribution & food pantry
- Managed both digital and physical filing systems and retrieved documents as required.
- Established rapport with clients through exceptional customer service practices, fostering ongoing relationships built on trust and respect.
Barista/Shift Supervisor
Eddie's Cafe
04.2024 - 10.2024
- I oversaw operations, organized logistics like inventory & acquisition
- I helped with the needs of our small staff, and often made drinks and ran register at the same time
- I built wonderful relationships with regular customers, and prided myself on memorable customer experiences
- Employment only ended due to operations shrinking
Vendor Coordinator
Dandelion Kid Seasonal Consignment Sale
04.2016 - 10.2018
- Sold vendor table packages to local businesses for each seasonal pop-up sale event
- Assisted customers in creating ad strategies for the duration of the sale event
- Coordinated with sale owner in overseeing logistics involved in sale, including establishing a venue, arranging payments, and physical set-up of event space.
- Create recruitment campaigns for sale consigners, volunteers, and vendors.
Macaroni Kid Jacksonville-Crystal Coast Publisher
Macaroni Kid
01.2014 - 03.2017
- Curated a calendar of local family-friendly events
- Distributed calendar to over 1.5K subscribers through a weekly e-newsletter, including articles written both by myself & contributed by local influencers
- Maintained website stocked with calendar, articles & directory of local resources
- Networked closely with local businesses, agencies and government organizations to distribute information & resources relevant to parents and caregivers
- Sold/Bartered advertisement spaces on website & in e-newsletter
- Developed graphic ad campaigns & wrote service reviews
- Attended local events & festivals as a vendor, offering free crafts & activities for kids
Education
College Experience - Political Science
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KSHigh school diploma -
Northwest High School
Wichita, KS05.2005
Skills
- Writing Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Cash Handling
- Supervising Experience
- Shift Management
- Barista Experience
- Logistics
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Program Assistant-Share the Season
The Salvation Army South Central KS Command
10.2024 - Current
Barista/Shift Supervisor
Eddie's Cafe
04.2024 - 10.2024
Vendor Coordinator
Dandelion Kid Seasonal Consignment Sale
04.2016 - 10.2018
Macaroni Kid Jacksonville-Crystal Coast Publisher
Macaroni Kid
01.2014 - 03.2017
College Experience - Political Science
Kansas State University
High school diploma -
Northwest High School
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