- I like working with my hands and fixing things
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Baking
Karen Etter
College Station,Texas
Summary
Dedicated, service-oriented professional seeking a full-time position focused on helping and serving others. Proven experience in food service support, including preparation, serving, and cleaning. Familiarity with maintaining cleanliness and adhering to health and safety standards, complemented by a background in fast-paced food service environments. Strong multitasking abilities and adaptability ensure consistent operational success.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Clean Office Buildings
Brazos Cleaning & Restoration
03.2023 - Current
Food Service
College Station ISD
08.2023 - 01.2025
- Ensured regulatory compliance by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of industry standards, making suggestions where improvements could be made in food service procedures.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and accurate food service in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Demonstrated versatility by quickly adapting to various roles within the food service environment as needed.
Food Service
Rudder High School
08.2016 - 05.2017
Food Service
American Campus Communities
01.2015 - 02.2016
- Prep salad bar, fruit bar, ice cream bar, salad bar, pizza service
- Inventory food stuffs for replenishing supplies
- Serve food, maintaining food safety standards according to Food Handlers Certification requirements
- Plan and serve at special events (Parents Weekend, Graduation, etc.)
Nanny
Childcare Services
02.2008 - 04.2014
- Provide for the daily needs of multiple children.
- Carry out requests of parents regarding the daily activities of the children.
- Assist in toilet training; take the children on field trips; teach basic educational skills (reading, art, math, music)
- Play games with children, supervise outside play, ensure children rest, and provide meals and snacks.
Pre-operative Services
St. Joseph Hospital
09.2004 - 02.2008
- Maintained the cleanliness of the operating room; set up sterile fields for surgical procedures.
- Operated sterilization washers to prepare medical supplies and equipment used during surgical procedures.
- Prepared surgical instrument kits based on type of surgery to be performed.
Teacher for Two Year Olds
Kindercare Child Care Center
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Organized classroom into age-appropriate learning centers.
- Maintained effective discipline by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
Prosecution/Restitution Clerk
Brazos County District Attorney’s Office
2002 - 01.2004
- Processed incoming correspondence; supported administrative staff with timely completion of daily tasks, ensuring smooth office operations.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information, adhering strictly to privacy policies.
- Initiated restitution procedures in cases of credit card fraud.
Clerical Worker
OI Analytical
1999 - 2001
- Completed clerical tasks such as filing, copying, and distribution of mail.
- Processed invoices and checks for accounts receivable, as well as company paychecks.
- Responsible for bank deposits and essential errands in support of management.
Temporary Office Clerk at College Station Police Dept.
Kelly Services, Inc.
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Handled the disposition of daily citations; entered into computer; filed paperwork
- Pulled paperwork on delinquent citations for possible legal action
- Served as a witness in contested hearings one day per week
Education
No Degree - Business courses
Blinn College
Bryan, Texas01.1999
No Degree - Business courses
McLennan County Community College
Waco, Texas01.1979
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Marlin High School
01.1976
Skills
- Knowledge of food safety operations, including preparation, serving, and preservation of foods
- Knowledge and implementation of educational and functional classroom environment for pre-school children
- Meticulous in maintaining cleanliness in the working environment
Interests
Timeline
Food Service
College Station ISD
08.2023 - 01.2025
Clean Office Buildings
Brazos Cleaning & Restoration
03.2023 - Current
Food Service
Rudder High School
08.2016 - 05.2017
Food Service
American Campus Communities
01.2015 - 02.2016
Nanny
Childcare Services
02.2008 - 04.2014
Pre-operative Services
St. Joseph Hospital
09.2004 - 02.2008
Teacher for Two Year Olds
Kindercare Child Care Center
01.2003 - 01.2004
Temporary Office Clerk at College Station Police Dept.
Kelly Services, Inc.
01.1999 - 01.2001
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Marlin High School
Prosecution/Restitution Clerk
Brazos County District Attorney’s Office
2002 - 01.2004
Clerical Worker
OI Analytical
1999 - 2001
No Degree - Business courses
Blinn College
No Degree - Business courses
McLennan County Community College
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