Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Colorguard
Marching Band
Dance
School Activites
Certification
Timeline
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Kaitlyn Blakeman

Athens,PA

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level coulselor position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Eager Kitchen Hand known for cleaning workstations, handling dish washing duties and monitoring inventory. Well-trained to keep kitchen well-stocked and ready for busy mealtimes. Considered motivated employee with positive attitude. Upbeat hostess excels in assisting customers and helping other staff. Pleasant and experienced managing seating, reservations and events. Skilled at creating welcoming atmosphere when attending to guests. Team-player quick to assist FOH Manager with table bussing during busy times.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Summer Camp Counselor

YMCA Bradford County
06.2023 - Current
  • Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
  • Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
  • Supported children by actively listening and offering encouragement.
  • Mediated camper conflicts to resolve problems and maintain positive and safe camp environments.
  • Administered first aid quickly to provide health and safety to campers.
  • Acted as positive role model and mentor to provide campers with constructive guidance and promote healthy habits and attitudes.

Kitchen Staff Member

Yanuzzi's
06.2022 - Current
  • Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
  • Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
  • Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
  • Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables by hand and machine and assembled and mixed salad ingredients, gelatin molds and fruit crisps.

Prep Chef

The Grille At The Train Station
08.2022 - 07.2023
  • Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces, and pans when cooking and plating meals for food allergy sufferers.
  • Cleaned and maintained work areas, equipment and utensils.
  • Followed food safety practices and sanitation guidelines.
  • Washed, peeled and cut various foods such as fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
  • Operated food slicers, grinders and chopper in accordance with safety guidelines.
  • Stocked and rotated food items according to expiration dates.
  • Reduced kitchen accidents by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization.
  • Used manual or electric appliances to clean, peel, slice and trim foods.
  • Lifted and carried heavy materials.
  • Pushed, pulled and transported large loads and objects.
  • Used recipes to make certain foods, sauces, and dressings.

Host

Beeman's
12.2020 - 01.2021
  • Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
  • Worked with front of house staff to move tables and adjust seating to accommodate groups with special requests.
  • Took reservations by phone and walk-in, keeping scheduling demands, and kitchen output in time to avoid overbooking.
  • Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
  • Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
  • Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
  • Seated patrons based on guest preferences and seating availability.
  • Delivered pick-up and curbside orders to guests.
  • Collected credit card, cash and gift certificate payments and dispensed change for cash transactions.
  • Input orders accurately into POS terminal, split bills and accepted payments.
  • Maintained balanced cash drawer with correct money values and accurate documentation.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education/Special Education

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA
2027

High School Diploma -

Athens Area High School
Athens, PA
06.2023

Skills

  • Compassionate Communication
  • Safety Measures
  • Child Supervision
  • Safe Food Storage
  • Food Preparation
  • Surface Cleaning
  • Recipe Development
  • Basic Cooking Methods
  • Reservations

Colorguard

I have been doing marching ab

Marching Band

I have been doing marching band for six years. I started in 8th grade playing the saxophone, and I continued with saxophone until junior year. I then decided that saxophone wasn't for me and changed to color guard the. I'm still in colorguard today on The Legend Colorguard Team at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. I plan to do colorguard until I graduate from college.

Dance

I have danced ever since I was three and a half. I danced at the same studio with different names for 15 years. June 2023 was my last ever dance recital with my studio. I did tap, ballet, jazz, and lyrical. 

School Activites

I did a lot of clubs and activities in school and have too many to list them all on their own. I was in many clubs at Athens Area High School. They consist of Positively Changing Athens, the National Honor Society, Rho Kappa, the Athens Student Actor's Guild, History Club, Tabletop Club, Student Council, and Big Brother Big Sister. I was an officer for 3 of these clubs for Positively Changing Athens. I was secretary for one year and then president for 2. History Club and Student Council I was the parliamentarian for one year. I was in most of them for 2/3 years. The only one I was with for the four years of high school was PCA and the History Club.

Certification

I am certified in First Aid and a mandated reporter with many different certificates for children safety.

Timeline

Summer Camp Counselor

YMCA Bradford County
06.2023 - Current

Prep Chef

The Grille At The Train Station
08.2022 - 07.2023

Kitchen Staff Member

Yanuzzi's
06.2022 - Current

Host

Beeman's
12.2020 - 01.2021

Bachelor of Science - Early Childhood Education/Special Education

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

High School Diploma -

Athens Area High School

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