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Grace Cook

Richland,WA
Grace Cook

Summary

Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Highly efficient and well established in fast-paced and challenging environments. Eager to learn with aptitude for applying new knowledge with skill and efficiency.

Work History

Self Employed Services

Professional Nanny
01.2017 - Current

Job overview

  • Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior.
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Supported children in play activities, meals and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
  • Taught children everyday skills and language.
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
  • Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
  • Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.

Samaritan's Purse International Relief

Volunteer
01.2016 - Current

Job overview

  • Inventory tracking, and accounting of deliveries
  • Volunteered time at the processing center in Los Angeles, California
  • Maintained clean, neat and operational facilities to serve program needs.
  • Assisted with special events or programs.

Youth With A Mission Of MT

Project Participant
09.2022 - 12.2022

Job overview

  • Spent 3 weeks in training for global work in Thailand: teaching, cultural studies, manual labor, fundraising
  • Worked in Thailand for 2 months: teaching, mercy projects, team management, and manual labor
  • Interacted respectfully with others to offer ideas, identify issues and provide assistance.
  • Gained operational knowledge and supported departmental needs.
  • Produced high-quality documents, spreadsheets and presentations for internal and customer-facing needs.
  • Managed supplies, processed new orders and maintained inventory organization for team.
  • Complied with departmental protocols and procedures.

Grace Kitchen

Mentor
01.2020 - 01.2021

Job overview

  • Mentored and served women rescued out of poverty and human trafficking
  • Trained in production of the food industry, learned all guidelines concerning making and packaging food
  • Managed Farmers Market productions, accounting, and inventory.
  • Provided guidance and recommended coping mechanisms for women dealing with difficult issues.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality in all situations unless abuse, neglect or threats identified.
  • Taught skills in marketing, inventory, and production via both classroom and individual instruction.
  • Helped women develop organizational, time management, and study skills.

Columbia Basin Racquet Club, CBRC

Lifeguard/Swim Coach
05.2018 - 08.2019

Job overview

  • Trained and assisted life-safety drills for performing water rescues.
  • Overall facility care of chemical levels, filters, pumps, restrooms, public access, gates and grounds
  • Upon Lifeguarding, promoted to swim team coach/instructor.
  • Adapted to individual customer (parent/child) need(s) to maximize overall instructional growth.
  • Demonstrated all swimming strokes and observed athletes carefully to correct technique and form.
  • Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
  • Coordinated with parents, boosters and other resources to meet team needs involving equipment and travel arrangements.
  • Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.

Education

School of Biblical Studies
Kalispell, MT

No Degree from Bible Studies
06.2022

University Overview

  • Studied 70+ hours a week using the Inductive Bible Study Method.
  • Wrote own bible commentary.
  • Trained to teach the material, the method, and the Bible.
  • Learned practical discipleship and ministry skills for outreach.
  • Study Abroad: Cambodia, Thailand. Focus: Cultural Studies and religion

Skills

  • MS Office Proficiency
  • Basic Clerical Knowledge
  • Team Collaboration
  • Client Relations Strength
  • Schedule Creation
  • Food Handling Training
  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Self-Motivated
  • Decision-Making
  • Excellent Communication
  • Physical Training
  • Athlete Safety

Timeline

Project Participant

Youth With A Mission Of MT
09.2022 - 12.2022

Mentor

Grace Kitchen
01.2020 - 01.2021

Lifeguard/Swim Coach

Columbia Basin Racquet Club, CBRC
05.2018 - 08.2019

Professional Nanny

Self Employed Services
01.2017 - Current

Volunteer

Samaritan's Purse International Relief
01.2016 - Current

School of Biblical Studies

No Degree from Bible Studies
Grace Cook