Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer Experience
References
Awards Activities
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Katay Prear

Iowa City

Summary

Dedicated professional skilled in Excel and Microsoft Word, with a strong focus on enhancing team performance and ensuring a safe environment. Experienced in customer service and problem-solving. Detail-oriented individual with solid experience in customer-facing roles. Proven ability to maintain a safe and organized environment while promoting teamwork and collaboration. Eager to leverage skills to contribute to a dynamic team.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Employee

SpareMe
Iowa City
12.2022 - 08.2025
  • Responsibilities included managing both bar and Host Duties.
  • Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.

Game Room Attendant

University of Iowa
Iowa City
09.2022 - 09.2023
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of game room equipment and supplies.
  • Assisted students in understanding game rules and equipment usage.
  • Monitored game room activities to ensure a safe environment for users.

Valet/Host

Orchard Green
Iowa City
09.2020 - 10.2022
  • Responsibilities included taking care of customers' cars and organizing reservations, tables, and seating within the restaurant.

Security

Joe's Place
Iowa City
09.2020 - 10.2021
  • Responsibilities included bussing tables and maintaining the safety of the establishment.

Customer Service Associate

Speedway
Iowa City
06.2020 - 09.2020
  • Responsibilities include providing upkeep on the general maintenance of the store by doing things such as stocking, refilling, and cleaning while simultaneously handling customers.

Admissions Associate

Brookfield Zoo
Brookfield
02.2019 - 09.2019
  • My responsibilities included taking tickets from the customers who pre-ordered online, selling other zoo patrons exhibit tickets, and directing them to other parts of the zoo.

Pool Lifeguard

Memorial Park Adventure Bay
Hillside
05.2018 - 08.2019
  • Ensuring safety of all pool patrons in and out of water,
  • Monitored pool activities to ensure guest safety and compliance with regulations.
  • Conducted regular safety checks of pool equipment and facilities to maintain standards.
  • Enforced facility rules and regulations to promote a safe swimming environment.

Seasonal Employee

GameStop
Melrose Park
10.2018 - 01.2019
  • My responsibilities included keeping the store area clean, taking care of customers' questions, and handling their purchases.

Crew Member for Catlett Dining Hall

University of Iowa
Iowa City
09.2017 - 05.2018
  • The duties that differed based on the day of the week were sanitary work in the kitchen or dining hall, food prep for the upcoming days, or serving food to the students.

Cashier for Street Hawk food truck

The University of Iowa
Iowa City
09.2017 - 12.2017
  • Processed customer transactions accurately and efficiently at campus dining locations.
  • Assisted customers with inquiries and provided excellent service to enhance satisfaction.

Crew Member

McDonald's
La Grange
07.2016 - 07.2017
  • Duties included sanitary responsibility for the lobby and bathrooms, taking orders, prepping, and serving food to customers as well.

Education

High School Graduate -

Proviso West High School
Hillside, IL
01.2017

Some College (No Degree) - Computer Science

University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA

Skills

  • Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Coding
  • Written instructions
  • Verbal instructions
  • Customer service
  • Event coordination
  • Safety monitoring
  • Inventory management
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving
  • Friendly, positive attitude

Volunteer Experience

  • Feeding the Homeless
  • Bookkeeping for a school supply pickup event

References

  • Kendra Mallin, kendramallin@yahoo.com
  • Angel Johnson, adjohns61@gmail.com
  • Brooklyn Horton, bnicole200321@gmail.com

Awards Activities

  • University of Iowa Rugby Club
  • Iowa Select Sides Rugby Football Club U24
  • Proviso West Varsity Football
  • Proviso West Varsity Baseball
  • National Honor Society
  • Vice President of the African American Club

Timeline

Employee

SpareMe
12.2022 - 08.2025

Game Room Attendant

University of Iowa
09.2022 - 09.2023

Valet/Host

Orchard Green
09.2020 - 10.2022

Security

Joe's Place
09.2020 - 10.2021

Customer Service Associate

Speedway
06.2020 - 09.2020

Admissions Associate

Brookfield Zoo
02.2019 - 09.2019

Seasonal Employee

GameStop
10.2018 - 01.2019

Pool Lifeguard

Memorial Park Adventure Bay
05.2018 - 08.2019

Crew Member for Catlett Dining Hall

University of Iowa
09.2017 - 05.2018

Cashier for Street Hawk food truck

The University of Iowa
09.2017 - 12.2017

Crew Member

McDonald's
07.2016 - 07.2017

High School Graduate -

Proviso West High School

Some College (No Degree) - Computer Science

University of Iowa

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