Katherine Dinwiddie
Indianapolis,Indiana
Summary
Practical Lifeguard with well-honed supervisory skills. Certified in CPR and AED. Reliable and safety-minded with exceptional customer service when assisting guests. Remains poised and grounded in stressful situations. Proactive Dog daycare attendant is always ready for diverse animal needs. Knowledgeable about nutrition, medication, and differences between breeds. Maintains the health of groups of animals by calmly controlling behaviors and anticipating problems. Eager nanny always ready and willing to assist fellow employees with job tasks. Handles various duties and assignments. Accustomed to multitasking and working quickly to meet challenging demands. Considered hardworking and reliable with great interpersonal skills. Adaptable counter service pizza maker accurate in completing orders, replenishing serving stations, and cleaning spills. Assists servers by collecting payments, issuing receipts, and setting order trays before delivering food to customers' tables. Light-hearted and friendly professional skilled in customer service.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Summer Nanny
Families In The Community
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Implemented educational activities tailored to each child''s age, ensuring cognitive development throughout the summer.
- Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
- Managed the transportation of children to and from various summer camps, extracurricular activities, and appointments as needed.
- Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
- Administered basic first-aid and medication in emergency situations.
- Organized different types of activities to enhance physical and intellectual development.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
- Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
- Developed and implemented behavior management strategies to minimize indiscipline and guide children in attaining positive behavior.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
- Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
- Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
- Safeguarded children by closely monitoring all playtime activities both indoors and outdoors.
Lifeguard
Lifetime Fitness Center
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Sampled pool water to check chemical levels prior to starting swimming instruction.
- Enhanced team performance through regular coaching and constructive feedback to fellow lifeguards.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in lifeguarding and water safety education.
- Increased patron satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing exceptional customer service at all times.
- Ensured swimmer safety by vigilantly monitoring pool area and enforcing rules.
- Observed recreational users to detect safety concerns and prevent ongoing violations.
- Administered CPR and first-aid following best practices.
- Inspected pools and pools areas for adherence to safety protocols.
- Performed regular maintenance of pool equipment and life-saving equipment to keep in good working order.
Dog Daycare Attendant
Grand Canine Hotel
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Managed inventory, ordered new supplies and maintained optimal storage to meet expected needs.
- Monitored animals for signs of disease, illness, or injury and communicated concerns to owners.
- Monitored animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues.
- Contributed to the development of training programs aimed at improving dog obedience skills specific to daycare settings.
- Assisted with development of animal behavior modification plans.
- Conducted thorough intake assessments for new clients, gathering important information on pet temperament, medical history, and preferences.
- Managed pet safety and wellness in owners' absence by securing yard gates and removing items that could make pets sick.
- Maintained detailed records on each dog''s behavior, health, and progress to provide insightful updates for pet owners.
- Prepared and administered medications and treatments as prescribed by veterinarian.
- Reset procedure rooms between appointments and disinfected equipment.
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean.
- Enhanced staff collaboration by participating in regular team meetings focused on improving efficiency, safety standards, and overall quality of care provided.
- Monitored animal behavior and completed examinations to identify illnesses, injuries, or potential diseases.
- Supported overall facility cleanliness by regularly sanitizing dog spaces and equipment to maintain a healthy environment.
Counter Service Pizza Maker
Puccini's Smiling Teeth
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring timely deliveries of fresh ingredients for optimal pizza quality.
- Continuously improved efficiency by staying up-to-date on new techniques in pizza making and industry trends.
- Checked on dining areas frequently to clean up spills, wipe down tables and restock stations.
- Accurately operated cash register to process customer payments.
- Maintained sanitation of restaurant by mopping and sweeping floors, washing counters, and disposing of trash.
- Ensured food safety by following established guidelines for cooking temperatures and storage practices.
- Provided responsive, exceptional service to customers by answering questions, making recommendations, providing samples and responding to requests.
- Took and processed over customer orders.
- Used manual and electronic kitchen appliances to clean, unwrap, slice and trim food products.
- Performed serving, cleaning and stocking to high standards and provided excellent customer satisfaction.
- Kept kitchen, counter and dining areas cleaned and sanitized.
- Properly labeled and stored food and fresh ingredients in cooler or freezer to optimize freshness.
- Replenished condiments, beverages, and supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service areas.
- Maintained a professional appearance and adhered to strict hygiene standards while handling food items.
- Used cash register to perform cash, credit and debit transactions per day.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lawrence North High School
Indianapolis, IN06.2023
Skills
- Social integration
- Lifeguard training
- Valid Driver's License
- Infant care experience
- Medication Administration
- Teenager care experience
- CPR training
- Cheerful and energetic
- Transportation Assistance
- Activities Planning
Timeline
Lifeguard
Lifetime Fitness Center
11.2022 - 04.2023
Dog Daycare Attendant
Grand Canine Hotel
11.2022 - 03.2023
Summer Nanny
Families In The Community
08.2022 - 07.2023
Counter Service Pizza Maker
Puccini's Smiling Teeth
06.2022 - 08.2022
High School Diploma -
Lawrence North High School
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