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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
2022.08 - 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
2022.05 - 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
2022.06 - 2022.08
  • 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
2021.06 - 2021.08
  • 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
2019.05 - 2019.08
  • 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
2018.05 - 2018.08
  • 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
2017.05 - 2017.07
  • 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, IL

Bachelors of Biological Sciences – Medical Concentration -

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL

High School Diploma -

East Alton – Wood River Community High School
Wood River, IL

Skills

  • 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
2022.08 - Current

Scenic Artist and Carpenter

Union Avenue Opera
2022.06 - 2022.08

Kitchen Prep Cook

Dorothy's - EastGate Plaza
2022.05 - Current

Lab Associate I – PRN

Alton Memorial Hospital
2021.06 - 2021.08

Porter

Club Fitness
2019.05 - 2019.08

Janitor

CF Systems
2018.05 - 2018.08

Drive-Thru Operator

Steak N Shake
2017.05 - 2017.07

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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