Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

Karen Buckner

Albany,OR

Summary

Dedicated and safety-conscious professional with a strong work ethic, excelling both as an independent worker and a valuable team member. Exceptional organizational skills and keen attention to detail make me resourceful in finding effective solutions. I maintain a positive attitude even in fast-paced, stressful, or tense working environments. Proven ability to multitask and prioritize tasks based on deadlines ensures efficient and timely completion. When interacting with clients, I demonstrate patience, understanding, and compassion. Highly skilled in communication and adept at following directions. Possessing a high level of awareness to individual client needs while effectively managing assistance details. Authorized to work in the US for any employer.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification

Work History

Digital Personal Shopper

Walmart
01.2025 - Current
  • Balanced multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritizing urgent requests without compromising attention to detail or overall service quality.
  • Placed completed orders in labeled, temperature-appropriate storage pending customer pick up.
  • Consistently met deadlines and quality goals for accuracy and timeliness.
  • Tracked substitutions and informed other associates of changes.
  • Resolved customer inquiries and addressed concerns promptly.
  • Demonstrated positive mindset in a rapidly changing environment.

Landscaper/Laborer

Brown Farm
05.2024 - 10.2024
  • Provided exceptional customer service by promptly addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and ensuring customer satisfaction
  • Developed strong relationships with clients through regular interactions, communication and personalized support
  • Maintained cleanliness of work area by removing debris after completing each task or project
  • Managed multiple landscaping projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks based on deadlines and client requirements

Personal Care Assistant

James Sheldons
03.2018 - 08.2020
  • Provided compassion and personalized care to elderly client, ensuring safety, comfort, and well-being
  • Executed daily responsibilities with a focus on upholding exemplary standards of well-being.
  • Displayed patience & positive attitude when faced with challenging & sensitive situations
  • Reduced instances of medication errors through careful adherence to prescription instructions
  • Completed various household chores such as washing linens, maintaining cleanliness, and structuring room layouts.

Quality Assurance Lab Technician

Beta Seed Inc
Tangent, Or
08.2013 - 04.2014
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address and resolve quality issues in a timely manner.
  • Improved product quality by conducting thorough laboratory tests and analyzing results.
  • Performed routine preventive maintenance on equipment parts and materials.
  • Documented all test results, observations, and deviations according to established protocols for traceability purposes.
  • Completed recordkeeping, filing and data entry duties.
  • Reported problems and concerns to management.
  • Monitored testing procedures and verified performance of tests according to established item specifications and protocol.
  • Inspected items and compared against standards to meet regulatory requirements.
  • Conducted data review and followed standard practices to find solutions.

In-home Safety & Reunification Specialist

Family Tree Relief Nursery
02.2009 - 09.2012
  • Managed multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining a calm demeanor in high-pressure situations
  • Collaborated with families, service providers, and community organizations to develop tailored treatment plans.
  • Monitored progress and compliance with court-ordered services, regularly assessing family dynamics and making necessary adjustments to ensure child safety
  • Provided crisis intervention services to families in high-stress situations, offering support and connecting them with appropriate resources
  • Maintained accurate case documentation including assessment reports, progress notes, court reports, and other required paperwork

Education

AAS - Child & Family Studies

Linn-Benton Community College, Albany, OR
03.2007

Skills

  • Positive Attitude
  • Customer Engagement
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Problem-solving
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Task prioritization
  • Complaint resolution

Certification

  • Conflict Resolution
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Collaborative Problem Solving

Timeline

Digital Personal Shopper - Walmart
01.2025 - Current
Landscaper/Laborer - Brown Farm
05.2024 - 10.2024
Personal Care Assistant - James Sheldons
03.2018 - 08.2020
Quality Assurance Lab Technician - Beta Seed Inc
08.2013 - 04.2014
In-home Safety & Reunification Specialist - Family Tree Relief Nursery
02.2009 - 09.2012
Linn-Benton Community College - AAS, Child & Family Studies
Karen Buckner