Kara "Sierra" Brandt
Burlington,Kentucky
Summary
Hardworking, quick learning and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Therapeutic Foster Care Case Manager
SAFY
05.2022 - Current
- Managed client’s cases, treatment planning, Crisis Management and permanency placement
- Taught skill building, Psychoeducation and technique building
- Completed 4 visitations with each client to check on children, families and home environments.
- Collaborated with the clients support team to come up with best outcome
- Documented State paperwork on all clients.
- Referred clients to appropriate team members, community agencies and organizations to meet treatment needs.
Internship Student
NECCO Foster Systems
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Shadowed case managers, learning their day to day work
- Learned the paperwork, helped with transportation, attended court sessions, oversaw intakes and much more.
- Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
- Communicated effectively with faculty and staff and accepted critiques and suggestions for areas of improvement.
Membership Specialist
DAV
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Maintained membership database, ensuring that all information was current and accurate.
- Actively engaged clients upon entrance/phone contact with pleasant greeting.
- Prepared marketing materials that would be sent out to members, which detailed new events, promotions and activities that were coming up.
- Inputting payments and donations into financial system.
- Collaborated with clients to maintain relationships and provide customers with thorough support and guidance.
President
NKU Bowling team
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Developed a schedule for the team
- Developed a financial plan and kept a record of expenses
- Managed teams bank account
- Processed the proper paperwork to make us a team and continue in good standing with NKU and USBC.
- Coordinated with programs, companies and fellow teams
Teacher
The Children’s Place
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Encouraged students with particular academic interests to pursue them to the fullest extent
- All necessary paperwork for classroom activities, such as meal and bottle sheets, attendance logs, and other paperwork were completed and filed
- Assessed students' progress and discussed with parents about their children's progress
- Helped struggling students catch up on the vocal and motor skills.
Cook
Cinemark Theatres
01.2019 - 03.2020
- I'm in charge of stock rotation and control to keep the kitchen and larder well stocked
- Set up clean cutting boards and utensil baths at each workstation before each shift
- Maintained a high level of consistency and accuracy when preparing identical dishes multiple times in one shift
- Sanitized food preparation areas, grills, and equipment to avoid cross-contamination from raw foods.
Drive thru, Frisch's Big Boy
10.2016 - 01.2019
- Prepared cooking supplies, ingredients, and workstations when opening and closing the Drive Thru
- Double-checked orders and packaged items for transport
- Promoted customer loyalty by efficiently handling food and service complaints
- Prepared salads, brewed coffee and tea, and sliced meats as part of my food preparation duties
- Restocked the kitchen/drive thru by rotating food based on expiration dates.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights Ky05.2022
Graduate - undefined
High school diploma -
Randall Cooper High School
06.2018
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Google Applications
- Technical Skills
- Account Management
- Report Creation
- Staff Training
- Talent Management
- Benefits Programs
Timeline
Therapeutic Foster Care Case Manager
SAFY
05.2022 - Current
Internship Student
NECCO Foster Systems
01.2022 - 05.2022
Membership Specialist
DAV
09.2021 - 01.2022
President
NKU Bowling team
08.2021 - 05.2022
Teacher
The Children’s Place
01.2021 - 09.2021
Cook
Cinemark Theatres
01.2019 - 03.2020
Drive thru, Frisch's Big Boy
10.2016 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
Northern Kentucky University
Graduate - undefined
High school diploma -
Randall Cooper High School
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