Kaitlyn Faulkner
Hackettstown,NJ
Summary
Adaptable professional with extensive experience in customer service and team dynamics. Skilled in conflict resolution and engagement strategies. Has effective communication skills and time management skills in fast-paced environments.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Wait Staff Member
Heath Village Retirement Community
Hackettstown, New Jersey
02.2025 - Current
- Supported residents during meal service with courteous customer care.
- Prepared food and plated dishes for dining events, ensuring appealing presentation.
- Worked with kitchen staff to support prompt meal delivery.
- Engaged residents in conversation, fostering a welcoming and friendly dining environment.
- Followed safety and sanitation guidelines during food handling processes.
- Participated in training new staff on dining procedures and policies.
- Managed multiple tasks to ensure smooth dining operations. simultaneously while remaining organized under pressure.
- Assisted with meal prep and presentation for dining functions.
- Maintained orderly, sanitary dining spaces during all shifts.
- Coordinated with kitchen team to ensure timely meal distribution, enhancing overall dining experience.
Referee
Long Valley Rec Soccer Association
Long Valley, New Jersey
09.2023 - 11.2025
- Officiated soccer matches to support fair play and rule compliance.
- Communicated game regulations clearly to players and coaches to ensure understanding and compliance.
- Stayed calm during high-pressure moments in competitive games.
- Evaluated player performance and enforced field discipline to maintain fair play.
- Gave young players feedback on sportsmanship and teamwork.
- Managed player, coach, and crowd interactions to facilitate continuous gameplay.
- Paused play for injuries or unsafe conditions on the field.
- Followed all safety rules, including heat and humidity guidelines.
- Made prompt decisions during games to uphold fairness and maintain order., awarded points, and issued penalties under time pressure.
Enrichment Teacher
Long Valley Junior Women's Club
Long Valley, New Jersey
11.2024 - 01.2025
- Created engaging enrichment activities that stimulated student interest and participation.
- Collaborated with teachers to integrate enrichment programs into curricula.
- Monitored student participation and provided actionable feedback to boost engagement levels.
- Fostered a welcoming classroom atmosphere that encouraged student learning and creativity.
- Utilized various teaching methods to foster student learning, including hands-on activities, group activities, and individual instruction.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to promote positive social interactions among students.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills through problem solving exercises and inquiry-based learning activities.
- Communicated effectively with staff members regarding any changes or updates related to the enrichment program.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Inclusive Education And Psychology
The College of New Jersey
Trenton, NJ09-2026
Skills
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Clear communication
- Problem solving
- Adaptability
- Conflict resolution
- Professional appearance
Affiliations
- TCNJ Club Soccer (current)
- Varsity High School Girl's Soccer Captain (demonstrating leadership, character and work ethic)
- Sarah's Pals Club (West Morris Central High School): Volunteer service including fundraising events to support a charitable organization aiding families battling pediatric cancer
- REACH: a peer leadership program (West Morris Central High School) facilitated a smooth academic and social transition of incoming freshmen into high school.
Accomplishments
- National Honors Society (West Morris Central High School 11th and 12th grade): student organization that recognizes high-achieving juniors and seniors. The chapter operates on the four foundational values of the national organization: Scholarship, Service, Leadership, Character.
- Spanish National Honors Society (West Morris Central High School 11th and 12th grade): An academic organization that recognizes high student achievement in the Spanish language.
Timeline
Wait Staff Member
Heath Village Retirement Community
02.2025 - Current
Enrichment Teacher
Long Valley Junior Women's Club
11.2024 - 01.2025
Referee
Long Valley Rec Soccer Association
09.2023 - 11.2025
Some College (No Degree) - Early Childhood Inclusive Education And Psychology
The College of New Jersey