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K. Itzel Vargas

Buffalo Grove,IL

Summary

Motivated college graduate seeking a full-time position as an office associate. Offering communication, multitasking, and general office software skills to support a busy organization.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Cake Decorator

Whole Foods Market
08.2021 - Current
  • Manages time effectively to fulfill daily production requirements and special orders of 30+ items with continuous interruptions
  • Provides excellent customer service in person or over phone by answering questions and concerns about products and services
  • Resolves customer frustration with patience and empathy

Intern (Practicum)

Gateway Foundation
09.2021 - 12.2021
  • Conducted individual assessments for clients involving their substance use history
  • Connected clients to appropriate services via email and phone
  • Ensured strict confidentiality of client information
  • Facilitated adult discussion groups ranging between 6 to 35 clients

Culinary Specialist

United States Army
11.2014 - 11.2021
  • Organized and recorded monthly inventory to maintain appropriate stock
  • Prepared and served food to 120+ soldiers under time constraints
  • Supported various sections of kitchen to improve efficiency
  • Utilized online ordering system for food and supplies

Respite Care

Compassionate Family Services LLC
12.2020 - 04.2021
  • Documented and informed agent or primary caregiver of any distinct behavior that arose from client during each session
  • Flexible to clients' needs for day
  • Planned and prepared 3 weekly curated sets of activities for each client
  • Relieved primary caregiver of child with behavioral and emotional disorders from daily responsibilities
  • Translated information between agency and Spanish-only speaking clients

Education

Bachelor of Social Work -

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater, WI
12.2021

Skills

  • Bilingual (English and Spanish)
  • Client Confidentiality
  • Communication
  • Flexibility
  • Microsoft Office
  • Multitasking
  • Organization
  • Time Management

Timeline

Intern (Practicum)

Gateway Foundation
09.2021 - 12.2021

Cake Decorator

Whole Foods Market
08.2021 - Current

Respite Care

Compassionate Family Services LLC
12.2020 - 04.2021

Culinary Specialist

United States Army
11.2014 - 11.2021

Bachelor of Social Work -

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
K. Itzel Vargas