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Kate McDonald

Summary

Organized and dependable student with hands-on experience in both administrative support and childcare. Proven ability to manage financial records and assist with payroll and inventory in a fast-paced feedyard environment, as well as provide reliable and nurturing care for multiple families as a trusted babysitter. Skilled in multitasking, communication, and problem-solving. Passionate about personal and professional growth, and eager to bring a strong work ethic, adaptability, and people-focused mindset to new opportunities.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Babysitter

John and Tiffany Harmon
05.2025 - Current
  • Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's needs and schedule.
  • Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
  • Developed strong relationships with families, establishing trust and rapport to provide quality childcare services tailored to individual family requirements.
  • Built lasting bonds with the families I worked with through excellent communication skills creating strong rapport which led me being recommended amongst friends.
  • Planned fun outings and educational activities to keep children entertained.
  • Promoted healthy habits by preparing nutritious meals and snacks for children daily.

Administrative Assistant

Reeve Cattle Company, Vanessa Segura
08.2024 - 05.2025
  • Maintained accurate records of livestock inventory, feed usage, and billing data, ensuring timely and organized documentation for financial reporting.
  • Assisted the accountant with payroll processing, invoice reconciliation, and month-end closing procedures.
  • Entered and verified daily operational data into accounting software, QuickBooks and Excel, supporting the production of financial statements and cost reports.
  • Managed administrative tasks such as scheduling, filing, mail handling, and responding to vendor inquiries.

Babysitter

John and Tiffany Harmon
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's needs and schedule.
  • Established daily routines to provide structure and stability for children.
  • Adapted quickly to changing situations, demonstrating flexibility in childcare approach.
  • Maintained a clean and organized environment, supporting overall well-being of children.
  • Organized recreational activities, enhancing social skills and teamwork among children.
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.

Education

High School Diploma -

Garden City High School
Garden City, KS
05-2025

No Degree - Dual-Credit

Garden City Community College
Garden City, KS
05-2025

Skills

  • Patience and empathy
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Strong work ethic
  • Reliability
  • Attention to detail
  • Active listening
  • Strong problem solver
  • Professional communication
  • Verbal communication
  • Professional and mature

Timeline

Babysitter

John and Tiffany Harmon
05.2025 - Current

Administrative Assistant

Reeve Cattle Company, Vanessa Segura
08.2024 - 05.2025

Babysitter

John and Tiffany Harmon
05.2024 - 08.2024

High School Diploma -

Garden City High School

No Degree - Dual-Credit

Garden City Community College