Project Participant
Youth With A Mission Of MT
09.2022 - 12.2022
Hi, I’m
Grace Cook
Richland,WA
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 ServicesRichland, WA
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 MTKalispell, MT; Thailand
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 KitchenPasco, WA
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, CBRCWest Richland, WA
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 StudiesKalispell, 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
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