Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Timeline
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Kari Aadland

Billings,MT

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Development Assistant

Special K Ranch
05.2014 - Current
  • Enhanced fundraising efforts by researching potential donors and maintaining an updated database.
  • Provided administrative support to the development director by managing calendars, scheduling meetings, and preparing correspondence as needed.
  • Managed donor acknowledgment process, ensuring timely recognition of contributions and building strong relationships.
  • Organized and executed successful fundraising events, resulting in increased donor engagement and support.

Personal Assistant

WDRP Management
09.2018 - 01.2021
  • Enhanced executive''s productivity by managing schedules, organizing meetings, and overseeing correspondence.
  • Maintained confidentiality and discretion while handling sensitive information relevant to company operations.
  • Managed travel arrangements including flights, accommodations, and itineraries for smooth business trips.
  • Coordinated events and functions with attention to detail ensuring successful execution.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills.

District Receptionist

Missoula Public Schools
09.2010 - 02.2012
  • Position included answering and transferring phone calls, processing all incoming and outgoing mail, coordinating communications among the district, working with district databases, helping other departments when needed

Customer Service

Safeway Grocery
06.2009 - 08.2010
  • Provided excellent customer service, checked and bagged groceries

District Receptionist

Missoula Public Schools
08.2006 - 06.2008
  • Position included answering and transferring phone calls, processing all incoming and outgoing mail for the district and coordinating communications among entire MCPS school district

Store Re-setter

Prism
09.2005 - 08.2006
  • Interpreted Plano Grams, reset shelves in various grocery stores

Substitute

Missoula Public Schools
11.2005 - 05.2006
  • Positions included District Receptionist, Secretary in Superintendent’s Office, Mail Room Clerk, District Library and Noon Duty Aide
  • Tasks included full mail room duties, answering phones, and working with templates and tables in MS Word, Power Point and Excel

Food Preparation/Sales/Customer Service Specialist

The Big Yellow House
05.2005 - 08.2005
  • Made and served lunches, sold wool carpets from Kyrgyzstan, and handled guest reservations for a bed and breakfast

Cashier/Customer Service

Whole Foods Market
01.2004 - 01.2005
  • Checked and bagged groceries, counted out tills and handled tender
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate cash transactions.
  • Streamlined checkout process for increased efficiency and reduced waiting times.
  • Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.

Cashier/Bakery/Deli

Lee & Dad’s IGA
01.2003 - 01.2004
  • Duties included servicing deli and clean up, bakery included packaging baked goods, checking and bagging groceries, and customer service

Education

High School Diploma -

Colstrip High School
Colstrip, MT

Skills

  • Excellent customer service skills & strong experience working with people
  • Comfortable learning all aspects of various businesses
  • Excellent at taking directions and learning new skills
  • Good with computers, office equipment and registers
  • Great with postal equipment, bulk mailings, and communicating with USPS
  • Resourceful

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Personal Assistant

WDRP Management
09.2018 - 01.2021

Development Assistant

Special K Ranch
05.2014 - Current

District Receptionist

Missoula Public Schools
09.2010 - 02.2012

Customer Service

Safeway Grocery
06.2009 - 08.2010

District Receptionist

Missoula Public Schools
08.2006 - 06.2008

Substitute

Missoula Public Schools
11.2005 - 05.2006

Store Re-setter

Prism
09.2005 - 08.2006

Food Preparation/Sales/Customer Service Specialist

The Big Yellow House
05.2005 - 08.2005

Cashier/Customer Service

Whole Foods Market
01.2004 - 01.2005

Cashier/Bakery/Deli

Lee & Dad’s IGA
01.2003 - 01.2004

High School Diploma -

Colstrip High School
Kari Aadland