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KATELYN WOODS

Suffolk,VA

Summary

Recent college graduate with a degree in Marketing from Virginia Tech. I am currently seeking an opportunity that will allow me to gain professional experience and knowledge. I have lots of experience with customer service and teamwork and ultimately, I am looking to start my career in Marketing.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Before and After School Counselor

Ymca Of South Hampton Roads
02.2024 - Current
  • Provided ongoing support to students experiencing personal challenges by offering a listening ear, empathy, and appropriate resources for further assistance when necessary.
  • Maintained accurate attendance and participation records, ensuring compliance with state regulations for childcare programs.
  • Collaborated with fellow counselors to develop innovative curriculum that catered to diverse interests and needs of students.
  • Maintained a safe and nurturing environment for students, supervising both indoor and outdoor playtime activities.
  • Provided structured time management strategies for homework completion, reducing stress levels for both students and their families at home.

SHIFT SUPERVISOR

Hello Bagel
08.2021 - Current
  • Help make sure shifts run smoothly and efficiently
  • Keep supervisor apprised of daily operations
  • Delegated tasks to take advantage of individual abilities and meet expected demands
  • Completed store opening and closing procedures
  • Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities
  • Monitored employee actions for safety, sanitation, and general housekeeping compliance, proactively protecting staff and customers from safety hazards and infection risk.

Server

Masons Grille And Smokehouse
06.2021 - 10.2021
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Served food and beverages with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.

· Ensured optimal guest experience by seating guests, taking orders, serving dishes, and removing dinnerware promptly and with a positive attitude.

· Ensured maintenance of food hygiene in accordance with standards and guidelines.

Barista

Starbucks
02.2020 - 08.2020

· Served 100+ people per day in a fast-paced environment Applied multi-tasking skills in order to assist customers and also perform necessary closing tasks.

· Memorized customer orders and menu items.

· Created a wide variety of hot and cold drinks in average shifts with consistently positive customer satisfaction scores.

· Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote a fun, positive environment.

Cashier

Foodlion
08.2016 - 11.2019
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts on holidays to meet business needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Supported stocking efforts by organizing shelves near the front end cashier area, maintaining a visually appealing presentation of merchandise.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Westminster Presbyterian Church
06.2019 - 06.2019
  • Open, sorted and distributed emails and documents
  • Organized a record keeping system
  • Handled client correspondence and tracked records to foster office efficiency
  • Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management
  • Supported room reservations, agenda preparation and calendar maintenance for programs, meetings, and events.

Education

B.S Marketing Management -

Virginia Tech

Tidewater Community College

Skills

  • Familiar with many digital design programs like Canva and Photoshop,
  • CVENT University Certification Exam
  • Customer Service and ability to build strong client relationships
  • Collaboration and Teamwork Skills
  • Money Handling
  • Organizational Skills
  • Adaptability
  • Leadership
  • Event Planning

Coursework

Strategic Marketing (MKTG 4754)

Virginia Tech, Spring 2023

  • Analyze case studies to identify problems, find alternative actions, and implement solutions.

Marketing Communications (MKTG 4304)

Virginia Tech, Spring 2022

  • Developed marketing communication plans. Performed situational analysis and determined the best channel to use for message strategy.
  • Implemented strategies using promotional variables and staying within a budget.

Marketing Research (MKTG 4154)

Virginia Tech, Fall 2022 

  • Designed and distributed customer surveys to over 100 students to gauge customer feedback and analyze purchasing trends.
  • Prepared marketing research reports for stakeholders using spreadsheet software.
  • Collaborated with business owners to implement new techniques and research findings to maximize revenues.

Event Management (HTM 3404)

Virginia Tech, Spring 2022

• Designed and planned, in a group collaboration, a music festival. Developed a plan that included a budget, risk management, design and research.

Timeline

Before and After School Counselor

Ymca Of South Hampton Roads
02.2024 - Current

SHIFT SUPERVISOR

Hello Bagel
08.2021 - Current

Server

Masons Grille And Smokehouse
06.2021 - 10.2021

Barista

Starbucks
02.2020 - 08.2020

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Westminster Presbyterian Church
06.2019 - 06.2019

Cashier

Foodlion
08.2016 - 11.2019

B.S Marketing Management -

Virginia Tech

Tidewater Community College
KATELYN WOODS