Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Coursework
Interests
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Kara Swanson

Duluth,MN

Summary

Resident Assistant

Skilled in fostering community and resolving conflicts in residential setting, looking to transition into new field. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and manage multiple responsibilities in dynamic environment. Seeking to leverage these transferable skills in new professional context.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Beauty Advisor

Ulta Salon
Duluth, Minnesota
01.2025 - Current
  • Maintained an organized and visually appealing product display, resulting in increased customer interest and engagement.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve monthly sales targets and ensure smooth store operations.
  • Expanded clientele base by building strong relationships with customers through attentive listening and genuine care for their concerns.
  • Conducted regular cleaning duties to maintain a hygienic workspace compliant with industry standards.

Resident Assistant

Spectrum Community Health, INC
08.2021 - 10.2022
  • Provided daily care tasks for residents such as transferring, feeding, bathing, and dressing
  • Assisted in caring for residents with supervision offering appropriate care when necessary
  • Responded to complaints, reports, requests, and emergencies of residents
  • Presented concerns of residents and developed care plans
  • Provided a safe and healthy environment for resident living
  • Understood a resident's care plan and appropriately followed it

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy

Lake Superior College
Duluth, MN
05-2026

High School Diploma -

Mesabi East High School
Aurora, MN
06.2023

Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies

Mesabi Range Community College
Virginia, MN
05.2023

Skills

  • Time management
  • Team player
  • CPR certified
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Student engagement
  • Resident support
  • Patient management
  • Critical thinking

Coursework

  • Assessment of the pulmonary patient
  • Principles and practice of respiratory therapy 1
  • Introduction to Respiratory Clinical
  • Respiratory clinical 1
  • Pathophysiology for Respiratory Care

Interests


  • Further my experience hands on with patients
  • Explore new hospital settings

Timeline

Beauty Advisor

Ulta Salon
01.2025 - Current

Resident Assistant

Spectrum Community Health, INC
08.2021 - 10.2022

Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies

Mesabi Range Community College

Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Therapy

Lake Superior College

High School Diploma -

Mesabi East High School
Kara Swanson