Kari Averett
Photographer
Moorhead,MN
Summary
Professional photographer with strengths in communication and collaboration. Works well with children to promote a safe and happy environment. Adept at managing concurrent objectives to promote efficiency and influence positive outcomes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Photographer
Self-employed
Moorhead, MN
08.2009 - Current
- Small business Owner/Operator
- Photographer
- Collaborated with clients to plan shoots and boost satisfaction with photos.
- Planned and obtained original shots using innovative thinking and new techniques.
- Photographed special events, parties and portraits.
- Collaborated successfully with various personalities and work styles.
- Strengthened membership loyalty, executing flawless customer service and account management.
Substitute Paraprofessional
Teachers On Call - Moorhead Public Schools
Moorhead, MN
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Supported teachers in classroom management and student engagement activities.
- Supervised lunchroom activities to ensure student safety and engagement.
- Monitored student behavior, promoting respectful interactions among peers.
- Assisted staff in maintaining cleanliness and organization of lunchroom facilities.
- Implemented conflict resolution strategies to address student disputes effectively.
- Monitored student behavior and provided guidance to promote positive interactions.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to support a conducive learning environment.
- Developed positive relationships with students, parents, faculty, staff, administrators.
- Ensured a safe learning environment by adhering to school rules and regulations.
- Coordinated office communications between staff, students, and parents daily.
- Handled incoming calls and directed inquiries to appropriate personnel promptly.
- Managed reception area duties such as greeting visitors or answering phones.
- Provided administrative support to teachers, staff members, and students.
- Performed data entry into the school's powerschool system.
General Education Paraprofessional
Moorhead Area Public Schools
Moorhead, MN
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Assisted teachers in classroom management and student engagement activities.
- Developed positive relationships with students, parents, faculty, staff, administrators.
- Ensured a safe learning environment by adhering to school rules and regulations.
- Monitored student behavior in the classroom and hallways.
- Assisted with clerical tasks such as filing paperwork and copying documents.
- Kept students safe in classroom and outside environments.
- Attended meetings and trainings related to job duties and responsibilities.
- Assisted in the coordination and supervision of classroom activities and field trips.
- Supervised students during non-classroom times, including lunch and recess, to ensure a safe environment.
- Assisted staff and students with inquiries and facilitated effective communication.
- Managed reception area duties such as greeting visitors or answering phones.
- Created spreadsheets to track attendance and grades for students.
- Handled incoming calls from parents and other stakeholders in a professional manner.
- Provided administrative support to teachers, staff members, and students.
- Handled incoming calls and directed callers to appropriate department or employee.
- Conducted regular inspections to ensure compliance with safety protocols and procedures.
- Responded promptly to alarms and emergencies, coordinating.
- Communicated effectively with team members to address security concerns and updates.
- Communicated with children to provide comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.
- Prevented unauthorized behaviors with continuous monitoring.
- Encouraged positive behaviors, including patience with teachers and fellow kids.
Administrative Assistant to the Assistant Superintendent
Moorhead Area Public Schools
Moorhead, MN
01.2008 - 08.2009
- Developed administrative processes to achieve organizational objectives and improve office efficiency.
- Directed customer communication to appropriate department personnel.
- Answered phone calls and emails to provide information, resulting in effective business correspondence.
- Provided secretarial and office management support while building cooperative working relationships.
- Responded effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
- Pleasantly welcomed visitors, answered phone calls and maintained front reception desk.
- Managed physical and digital files, monitored spreadsheets and updated reports to coordinate project materials.
- Maintained accurate department and customer records.
- Inventoried and ordered supplies for office.
- Handled incoming calls and directed callers to appropriate department or employee.
- Responded to customer issues to provide immediate resolution and improve retention.
Daycare Owner/Operator
Self-employed
Moorhead, MN
11.2006 - 11.2007
- Cultivated safe and happy child-friendly environment by implementing effective security, sanitation and standard policies and procedures.
- Recorded children's growth, behavior and development, monitoring changes to discuss with parents or guardians.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Implemented creative and educational activities to promote expression and individuality with varying daily activities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Moorhead High School
Moorhead, MN06.2003
Some College (No Degree) - General
St. Cloud State University
St. Cloud, MNSome College (No Degree) - Administrative Assistance And Secretarial Science
Colorado Mountain College
Aspen, COSkills
- Customer Service
- Critical Thinking
- Decision Making
- Creative Thinking
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Calm Under Pressure
- Phone and Email Etiquette
- Relationship Development
- Task Prioritization
- Online Presence Monitoring
- First Aid and CPR
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Safety Monitoring and Management
- Food Preparation and Service
- Conflict Resolution
- Child Supervision
- Observing and Monitoring Behavior
- Recreational Activities
- Caring and Responsible
Timeline
Substitute Paraprofessional
Teachers On Call - Moorhead Public Schools
08.2023 - 05.2025
General Education Paraprofessional
Moorhead Area Public Schools
11.2022 - 05.2023
Photographer
Self-employed
08.2009 - Current
Administrative Assistant to the Assistant Superintendent
Moorhead Area Public Schools
01.2008 - 08.2009
Daycare Owner/Operator
Self-employed
11.2006 - 11.2007
High School Diploma -
Moorhead High School
Some College (No Degree) - General
St. Cloud State University
Some College (No Degree) - Administrative Assistance And Secretarial Science
Colorado Mountain College
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