KaTari Ward
Chicago,Illinois
Summary
Passionate, determined, and dedicated 22 year old from the south side of Chicago. My goal is to be happy, make others happy, and give my all in whatever I do! The best words to describe me are adaptive, open minded, and creative. I have a background of various kinds of work which gives me the ability to do anything I put my mind to. My hobbies are dancing, video editing, roller blading, jewlery making, and drawing.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transaction Specialist
JPMorgan Chase
Chicago, IL
04.2024 - Current
- Utilized software programs to process transactions efficiently
- Verified accuracy of financial documents prior to processing transactions
- Reviewed and ensured all transaction documents are complete and signed
Warehouse Associate
Fedex Ground
Chicago, Illinois
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Scanned packages using an electronic scanning device and loaded them onto trucks quickly, orderly and safely
- Sorted, organized and labeled packages in preparation for shipment
- Communicated and cooperated with other team members to complete tasks efficiently and effectively
Barista/Cashier
Vero
Chicago, Illinois
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Hand made and served fresh food (breakfast sandwiches, oatmeal, ice cream) and drinks (coffee, tea, hot chocolate, lattes, milkshakes) to customers
- Greeted customers and answered any questions regarding the menu and the preparation of items
- Communicated with customers and coworkers effectively when the area got busy
- Maintained a clean and safe environment by following food safety and sanitation guidelines
- Maintained cleanliness in the kitchen area and with equipment used for preparation
- Operated the cash register and handled cash and card transactions
- Replenished supplies and inventory to maintain fair stock throughout the day
- Assisted with closing tasks such as cleaning all areas and equipment, taking down displays and taking out the garbage
Retail Store Associate/Cashier
King's Garden Flower Shop
Chicago, Illinois
03.2019 - 09.2021
- Exhibited organizational skills by stocking shelves, setting up displays and counting inventory
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had regarding the items in the store
- Exhibited active listening skills and communication skills when making flower arrangements based on the customers wants, likes and needs
- Took in customer feedback and worked on areas for improvement
- Cleaned and sanitized all display cases and counters throughout the store
- Labeled and tagged items
- Operated the cash register and handled cash and card transactions
- Answered phone calls from customers and companies
- Assisted customers with items they were looking for, and made suggestions when we didn't have what was wanted
Internship Student
State Farm
Chicago, Illinois
06.2018 - 08.2018
- This was a summer job I chose through my high school from a program called One Summer Chicago
- It helped me gain some experience in the work field as a sophomore in high school, and I still carry some of the traits I learned from this opportunity to this day
- It also helped me learned my strengths and weaknesses, a few things I needed to improve on
- Organizing files in cabinets and folders
- This fueled by organization skills
- Cleaning, sanitizing and vaccuuming
- This taught me having a clean work area is key
- Use microsoft word to enter information and different data
- This gave me insight on why it was useful to use technology for any kind of data input
- Send fax to a recipient using the fax machine
Dancer
Mayfair Dance Academy
Chicago, IL
09.2005 - 08.2014
- Performed routines that combined elements from different genres
- Learned various forms of dance such as jazz, tap and hip hop to enhance skills
- Memorized dances and executed them with precision during live recitals
Education
Certification - Medical Coding/Billing Candidate
AAPC
Salt Lake City, Utah03.2024
High School Diploma -
Morgan Park High School
Chicago, Illinois06.2020
Mayfair Dance Academy
Chicago, ILSkills
- Organization
- Time management
- Creativity
- Adaptability
- Teamwork
- Computer literacy
- Active listening/Attention to detail
- Accuracy
Certification
- Servsafe Food Handlers
- Driver's license
Timeline
Transaction Specialist
JPMorgan Chase
04.2024 - Current
Warehouse Associate
Fedex Ground
06.2023 - 10.2023
Barista/Cashier
Vero
02.2022 - 02.2023
Retail Store Associate/Cashier
King's Garden Flower Shop
03.2019 - 09.2021
Internship Student
State Farm
06.2018 - 08.2018
Dancer
Mayfair Dance Academy
09.2005 - 08.2014
Certification - Medical Coding/Billing Candidate
AAPC
High School Diploma -
Morgan Park High School
Mayfair Dance Academy