Karis Merritt
Wichita,KS
Summary
Kind and knowledgeable Family and Human Services graduate from John Brown University dedicated to building life-giving relationships. People-person with strong communication skills, upbeat nature and organized yet flexible approach to handling group dynamics and work-related responsibilities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Residential Care Assistant
Black Forest Academy
2021.07 - 2024.06
- Managed and optimized the schedules and care plans of sixteen minor residents.
- Collaborated in a team of four to provide emotional, physical and spiritual support to residents, fostering a sense of care and safety in the residential community.
- Lead and contributed to staff meetings, sharing progress reports and providing suggestions on potential operational improvements.
- Fostered and maintained an inclusive atmosphere within the residence by respecting each individual''s cultural background, preferences, and values.
- Transported residents to appointments, shopping venues and entertainment events according to determined schedule.
- Provided specialized care through meal planning and prep, event organization and execution, and regular one on one check ins.
In-Home Nanny
Michelle Griffith
2021.02 - 2021.07
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing consistent and nurturing care.
- Fostered a safe and stimulating environment for the children, implementing age-appropriate activities.
- Collaborated with parents on establishing routines that fostered independence and self-discipline in children.
- Maintained open communication with parents to discuss progress, challenges, and goals for the children.
MAILROOM ASSISTANT
John Brown University
2020.08 - 2020.11
- Operated mail processing equipment and manually sorted mail
- Placed mail into appropriate PO boxes
- Loaded letters into automated processing equipment and maintained continuous flow when feeding letters to be sorted
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations
- Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
Receptionist
Pregnancy and Family Resource Center
2020.05 - 2020.07
- Directed clients to appropriate personnel to address concerns, resolve complaints or answer service-related questions
- Greeted visitors, assessed needs and directed to appropriate personnel
- Organized and updated clientele data and files
- Scheduled and confirmed appointments
- Answered and directed incoming calls, directly assessing the needs of current and potential clients.
Cashier
Hobby Lobby
2019.06 - 2019.08
- Assisted with purchases, locating items and signing up for rewards programs
- Processed all sales transactions accurately and promptly to prevent long customer wait times
- Scanned customer purchases, supporting transactions to streamline sales process
- Maintained high productivity by efficiently processing cash, credit, debit and voucher program payments for customers
- Operated cash register, collected payments and provided accurate change
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
Summer Camp Counselor
Beulah Beach
2018.06 - 2018.08
- Guided, mentored and counseled adolescents to help achieve personal and spiritual goals
- Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and spiritual lessons while maintaining safe environment
- Enforced discipline and policies to protect safety of recreational activity participants
- Communicated campers' needs, progress and program benchmarks in weekly staff meetings
- Assisted homesick children by actively listening to concerns and providing emotional support
- Cultivated effective relationships with campers, parents and other camp counselors by utilizing active listening and dynamic interpersonal skills.
Education
Family and Human Services -
John Brown University
Siloam Springs, AR11.2020
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Relationship building
- Interpersonal communication
- Compassionate caregiving
Certification
Prepare and Enrich Facilitator
Timeline
Residential Care Assistant
Black Forest Academy
2021.07 - 2024.06
In-Home Nanny
Michelle Griffith
2021.02 - 2021.07
MAILROOM ASSISTANT
John Brown University
2020.08 - 2020.11
Receptionist
Pregnancy and Family Resource Center
2020.05 - 2020.07
Cashier
Hobby Lobby
2019.06 - 2019.08
Summer Camp Counselor
Beulah Beach
2018.06 - 2018.08
Family and Human Services -
John Brown University
Prepare and Enrich Facilitator
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