Karri Montero
Ketchikan,AK
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Clerk
Cape Fox Lodge
04.2023 - Current
- Maintained a clean, organized sales floor to promote a pleasant shopping experience for customers.
- Developed strong relationships with customers, driving repeat business and loyalty.
- Processed transactions quickly and accurately, maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.
- Kept front check out area clean and organized for efficient service.
Paraprofessional/Substitute Teacher
Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District
07.2019 - 02.2024
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities
- Helped students build learning and study skills to achieve educational goals
- Applied proactive behavior management techniques to facilitate classroom discipline
- Modeled lesson planning strategies and classroom management techniques to student teachers
Child Caregiver
First Lutheran Child Care Center
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Organized and planned age-appropriate lessons involving reading, crafts, music and movement
- Enforced rules to teach manners and maintain safe environment
- Helped prepare meals, snacks and refreshments for children, accounting for individual dietary needs and restrictions
- Promoted physical, emotional, intellectual and social development through well-planned classroom lessons, games and outside activities
Hostess
Oceanview Restaurante
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Greeted customers warmly upon arrival and provided friendly and warm presence throughout dining experience.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, balancing responsibilities such as answering phone calls, greeting guests, and updating reservation logs simultaneously.
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
Cashier
Walmart
07.2018 - 05.2019
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
After-School Care Provider
Holy Name School
10.2015 - 09.2018
- Supervise children in groups and individually
- Work with children in a wide range of recreational and educational activities (i.e., homework help, tutoring, sports, table games, arts and crafts, computer room activities, etc.)
- Help children to cope with daily social interaction
- Help children to learn appropriate social behaviors
- Mediating conflicts presented by children
Youth Advocate
Ketchikan Wellness Coalition
06.2017 - 06.2018
- Identified appropriate community resources and provided referrals for services
- Maintained positive, compassionate and respectful environment for individuals to feel safe
- Directed activities to promote growth in mental, emotional and educational areas
- Supervised team of volunteers, delivering in-depth training and mentoring
- Worked with community resources to engage youth in pro-social activities and help families access services
Education
ASSOCIATES OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION -
University of Alaska Fairbanks
11.2024
GENERAL STUDIES -
Ketchikan High School
Ketchikan, AK01.2019
Skills
- Active listening
- Community integration
- Early education
- Recordkeeping requirements
- Customer service
- Multitasking and organization
- HIPAA compliance
Accomplishments
- Fifth Place in Creative Lecture, Educators Rising Alaska Conference, 2019
- Second Place in Creative Lecture, Educators Rising Alaska Certified Technical Organization, 2018
- Second Place in Lesson Planning, Educators Rising Alaska Certified Technical Organization Conference, 2017
- Second Place in Creative Lecture, Educators Rising Alaska Certified Technical Organization Conference, 2017
- Third Place in Children's Literature, Future Educators of Alaska Certified Technical Organization Conference, 2016
- Competed Nationally in the Creative Lecture Competition, Educators Rising National Conference, 2017, 2018, 2019
Activities
- Secretary, Ketchikan Youth Initiatives, 2020 - 2022
- State Officer, Educators Rising Alaska Officer Team, 2016 - 2018
- Member, American Legion Auxiliary Girls State, 2018
- Member, Rotary Youth Leadership Award, 2018
- Recipient, United National Indian Youth 25 Under 25 Leadership Award, 2022
United National Indian Tribal Youth 25 Under 25 Award Recipient 2022
25 under 25 is a national youth leadership recognition program. The awards program is designed to celebrate the achievements of Native American and Alaskan Native youth ages 14 to 24 who embody UNITY’s core mission and exude living a balanced life developing their spiritual, mental, physical, and social well-being.
Timeline
Sales Clerk
Cape Fox Lodge
04.2023 - Current
Child Caregiver
First Lutheran Child Care Center
01.2021 - 01.2022
Paraprofessional/Substitute Teacher
Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District
07.2019 - 02.2024
Hostess
Oceanview Restaurante
06.2019 - 09.2019
Cashier
Walmart
07.2018 - 05.2019
Youth Advocate
Ketchikan Wellness Coalition
06.2017 - 06.2018
After-School Care Provider
Holy Name School
10.2015 - 09.2018
ASSOCIATES OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION -
University of Alaska Fairbanks
GENERAL STUDIES -
Ketchikan High School
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