Kaitlin Goodbrake
Wood River,IL
Summary
Highly organized and detail-oriented professional with strong work ethic and dedication to achieving goals. Has a strong academic forensic science background. Very willing to learn and develop skills to increase accuracy and proficiency within a forensic laboratory setting. Creative problem solver with strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Theater Coordinator
East Alton – Wood River Community High School
08.2022 - Current
- Works with high school students, faculty, and administrative staff
- Teaches students to safely operate power tools, use electrical equipment, and experiment with carpentry and scenic design
- Currently can direct shows both for playwrights and musicals
- Has experience with music direction, acting, and choreography
- Runs 2 productions for the community and homecoming events within an academic year.
Kitchen Prep Cook
Dorothy's - EastGate Plaza
05.2022 - Current
- Operate POS system to obtain food orders
- Offloads heavy packages when needed
- Prepares cold and hot foods
- Washes dishes
- Cleans bathrooms, kitchen, and dining room
- Works well with her team to feed on average 50-100 people in short amounts of time on any given day.
- Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
- Received shipments and placed items on proper shelves to restock and organize restaurant pantry.
- Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
- Preserved freshness of food by storing food in designated containers and storage areas within freezer or refrigerator.
- Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware, and cooking utensils.
- Trained and assisted new kitchen staff members.
- Followed orders from head chef to establish productive and timely preparation of meals.
- Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
Scenic Artist and Carpenter
Union Avenue Opera
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Gained work experience using power tools and paint equipment
- Developed teamwork skills with other painters and carpenters
- Maintained professionalism when addressed by managers, directors, and other personnel
- Developed better time management skills when completing large amounts of work by specific deadlines.
Lab Associate I – PRN
Alton Memorial Hospital
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Collected blood/bodily fluid samples from patients who entered the hospital and outpatient laboratory
- Responded to emergency codes and performed duties in high stress environments
- Became proficient in submitting samples through the sample collection software
- Communicated and maintained positive work interactions with hospital personnel and other health professionals
- Gained patient-provider relationship experience
- Gained experience operating some of the lab equipment to assist other associates.
Porter
Club Fitness
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Sanitized multiple areas in the gym with the provided approved supplies
- Maintained inventory of all supplies needed
- Completed custodial rounds of each area in the gym by mopping, refilling sanitizing stations, deep cleaning used equipment, and maintaining bathrooms.
Janitor
CF Systems
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Completed custodial rounds in the Madison County state’s attorney's floor of the administration building
- Swept, mopped, dusted, deep cleaned bathrooms, and remove trash from each office to keep entire office level clean, maintaining a professional look.
Drive-Thru Operator
Steak N Shake
05.2017 - 07.2017
- Processed credit/debit cards as well as cash transactions for food orders, providing customers with necessary change and receipts
- Relied on manager for quick resolution of issues
- Interested people in other deals to increase restaurant profits
- Prepared drinks, shakes, prepped food, and bagged food together to complete orders
- Operated a headset and used a computer system to input orders
- Maintained bathrooms after each shift.
Education
Master’s of Forensic Science -
Southern Ilinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, ILBachelors of Biological Sciences – Medical Concentration -
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, ILHigh School Diploma -
East Alton – Wood River Community High School
Wood River, ILSkills
- Can understand safety protocols
- Supply management
- Data Entry
- Project Management
- Schedule Coordination
- Advanced attention to detail
- Highly organized
- Maintenance of cleaning/sanitization
- Facility cleaning
- Running errands
- Leadership control
- Works well with others
- Has great memorization skills
- Lab experience with organisms on a microbiological scale
Personal Information
Title: Forensic Scientist III – FOrensic Biology (DNa) unit – Evansville Laboratory
References
- Heidi Haas, Previous Employee of Indiana State Police (Forensic Scientist Is)/SIUE Master’s Cohort, (812) 767 - 3622, heidihaas1979@gmail.com
- Christopher Alexander, EAWRCHS Band and Choir Director, calexander@eawr.org
- Julie Mason, Senior Consolidating Accountant at Winchester, 618-420-5976, jlbreckle-mason@olin.com
- Geoff Martinez, Safety Coordinator, 618-789-2787, geoffmartinez@yahoo.com
- Kyndal Norton, SIUE Office Support Associate/EAWRCHS Drama Director, 618-420-1215, kyn618@yahoo.com
- Dr. Brittany Peterson, SIUE Associate Professor/Research Mentor, 618-650-2453, bripete@siue.edu
Hobbies and Interests
- Cooking/Baking
- Painting/Art
- Singing
- All thing theater
- Play percussion instruments
- Involvement in community service
Timeline
Theater Coordinator
East Alton – Wood River Community High School
08.2022 - Current
Scenic Artist and Carpenter
Union Avenue Opera
06.2022 - 08.2022
Kitchen Prep Cook
Dorothy's - EastGate Plaza
05.2022 - Current
Lab Associate I – PRN
Alton Memorial Hospital
06.2021 - 08.2021
Porter
Club Fitness
05.2019 - 08.2019
Janitor
CF Systems
05.2018 - 08.2018
Drive-Thru Operator
Steak N Shake
05.2017 - 07.2017
Master’s of Forensic Science -
Southern Ilinois University Edwardsville
Bachelors of Biological Sciences – Medical Concentration -
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
High School Diploma -
East Alton – Wood River Community High School
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