Karen Karben
Cedar Falls
Summary
Sewing skills; designing/cutting and sewing experience
Result-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combine strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Certified Nursing Assistance, CNA;
Demonstrate strong communication and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new enviroments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills.
Native language interpreter/translator-
(for school and other collaborative and supportive agencies);
Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level of a receptionist position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Pursuing a role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Managing Director
Housing Management
02.2024 - Current
- Finance manager.
- Activity facilitator.
- Meal planner.
- Hygenic.
- Caretaker.
Alteration Specialist
Milroy's Tuxedo
05.2023 - 02.2024
- Monitor machine operation to detect problems such as defective stitching, breaks in thread, or machine malfunctions.
- Inspect garments, and examine repair tags and markings on garments to locate defects or damage, and mark errors as necessary.
- Attach buttons, hooks, zippers, fasteners, or other accessories to fabric, using feeding hoppers or clamp holders.
- Position material or articles in clamps, templates, or hoop frames prior to automatic operation of machines.
Sewing Machine Operator
QPS Employment
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Guide garments or garment parts under machine needles and presser feet to sew parts together.
Interpreter/Translator
Waterloo Community School Dist
08.2011 - 09.2022
- Translate documents for district and building sites, other supportive agencies that collaborate with the district.
- Connect school administrations with families through video calling, two-way phonecalls for conferences, and virtual meetings.
- Facilitated clear communication between educators and non-English speaking families through IEP meeting, family conferences and other family meetings.
- Help families apply for health insurance benefit for new students.
- Interpreted educational materials, ensuring comprehension of curriculum content for diverse student populations.
- Assist families on occasion off of working hours such as family nights, after school activities
- Supported school staff in organizing multilingual events to foster inclusive community engagement.
- Assist families in clinical appointments such as dental and medical appointment.
- Provided cultural input to speakers to help parties who did not speak similar languages communicate with and understand one another.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Windsor Nursing & Rehab Ctr
03.2011 - 08.2011
- Assist assigned residents with feeding, bathing, toileting. Also restock supply for the shift.
Education
High School Equivalency Diploma or GED -
College of the Marshall Islands
Majuro, Marshall IslandsSkills
- Financial management
- Strategic planning
- Team leadership
- Project management
- Multilingual interpretation
- Team collaboration
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Employee motivation
- Customer service
- Client relationships
- Communication facilitation
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Black Hawk Community College
- 10/2009
Additional Information
- Sewing is a hobby since 1985.
- Job description;
- Measuring
- Cutting
- Sewing
- Finishing up like buttoning, sewing inseams.
Timeline
Managing Director
Housing Management
02.2024 - Current
Alteration Specialist
Milroy's Tuxedo
05.2023 - 02.2024
Sewing Machine Operator
QPS Employment
10.2022 - 04.2023
Interpreter/Translator
Waterloo Community School Dist
08.2011 - 09.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Windsor Nursing & Rehab Ctr
03.2011 - 08.2011
High School Equivalency Diploma or GED -
College of the Marshall Islands