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Kara Sidlow

Arlington Heights,IL

Summary

Seeking a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills. Demonstrates the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with accuracy. Currently I'm pursuing a degree in business, with the goal of transitioning into a financial analyst. I'm excited to combine the idea's of business and finance to make an impact in my career.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Cashier

Chipotle Mexican Grill
08.2022 - Current
  • Greeting customers, and assisting to the order, drinks, and sides
  • Alongside ringing out online orders
  • Carrying out over 200-500 transactions daily on the register through cash, or card payments
  • Maintaining a clean environment for customers during peak hours; keeping dining room clean, restocked, and in order
  • Multitasking; cleaning, refilling drink station, napkins, silverware, to-go packaging, and more between ringing out customers
  • Opening and closing cash drawer each shift
  • Excellent cash handling from start to end of shift

Behavioral Therapist

Hand Over Hand
09.2021 - 05.2022
  • Specializing in ABA therapy (applied behavioral analysis)
  • Worked 1:1 with autistic children from ages 6-14
  • Implement targets specialized for individuals treatment plan
  • Teaching a range of skills including; Academic, social, adaptive, and language skills
  • Completing paperwork of progress for each client while reporting data

Hostess

Hampton Social
09.2020 - 09.2021
  • Interact with guests, creating a welcoming environment
  • Planning tables and accommodations for large parties
  • Seating approx
  • 100-500 guests at tables throughout shift
  • Memorization of floor plan and tables
  • Answering phone calls demonstrating high customer service

Sales Consultant

New Balance
08.2019 - 03.2020
  • Collaborate with staff to meet daily sales objectives
  • Process over 10 payments on average with accuracy
  • Incorporate product knowledge then assisted an average of 15 customers per day
  • Assist customers with accurate apparel sizing while demonstrating professionalism
  • Resolve customer complaints by identifying needs, and developing solutions, as needed
  • Evaluated customer needs and presented suggested products to ensure a positive customer service experience

Child Care Worker

Wheaton Sports Center
07.2019 - 03.2020
  • Interacted with children to maintain a learning environment
  • Developed and executed plans to ensure facility was kept clean
  • Supervised the health and behavior of approximately 5-15 children
  • Engage in emergency response activities, as needed
  • Corresponded with parents to address any special needs of child
  • Conducted physical count of children within assigned living area and recorded count on check-in sheet

Education

Associate's degree - Business

Harper College
01.2025

Skills

  • Childcare
  • Host/Hostess
  • Sales
  • Customer service
  • Restaurant Experience
  • Credit and cash transactions
  • Time management skills
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Professionalism and Courtesy
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • POS Systems

Accomplishments

  • Promoted to FOH trainer

Interests

  • Yoga
  • Photography and editing photos
  • Gym
  • Researching
  • Reading

Timeline

Cashier

Chipotle Mexican Grill
08.2022 - Current

Behavioral Therapist

Hand Over Hand
09.2021 - 05.2022

Hostess

Hampton Social
09.2020 - 09.2021

Sales Consultant

New Balance
08.2019 - 03.2020

Child Care Worker

Wheaton Sports Center
07.2019 - 03.2020

Associate's degree - Business

Harper College
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