Katherine Garcia
Church
MCALLEN,TX
2
Languages
7
years of professional experience
Dedicated professional skilled in community outreach and customer service. Known for effective collaboration and organization, contributing to successful fundraising and food distribution efforts. Committed to fostering positive engagement and streamlining processes for enhanced impact.
Work History
Volunteer
2 Years 3 Months- Coordinated community outreach events to foster engagement and participation among congregation members.
- Assisted in organizing weekly services, ensuring smooth operations and adherence to schedules.
- Volunteered at church-sponsored outreach events, providing polite, friendly representation.
- Maintained church grounds to upkeep clean, safe and tidy presentation.
- Sourced and distributed food and supplies to those in need.
- Taught Sunday school classes to impart values of faith.
- Assisted with fundraising efforts to support church programs and services, raising significant funds for various causes.
- Supported Sunday school programming by developing creative lesson plans that engaged children in age-appropriate learning activities.
- Led worship music performances during services, uplifting the congregation through song and praise.
Sales Associate
3 Months- Assisted customers with product selection and inquiries to enhance shopping experience.
- Operated cash register accurately, processing transactions efficiently and managing cash flow.
- Maintained store cleanliness and organization, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Stocked shelves and arranged merchandise effectively to maximize visibility and accessibility.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily sales goals and improve customer service strategies.
- Adapted quickly to new procedures and technology, enhancing workflow efficiency in busy environments.
- Provided training and guidance to new associates on store policies and operational practices.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
Volunteer
5 Years 9 Months- Coordinated food distribution efforts, ensuring timely delivery to local partners and community members.
- Mentored new volunteers on operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Streamlined inventory management processes to enhance efficiency in food sorting and storage.
- Developed training materials for volunteer orientation, improving onboarding experience.
Education
Master of Science - Psychology
Skills
Positive attitude
Teamwork and collaboration
Organized and efficient
Problem-solving
Community service
Adaptability and dependability
Customer service
Food distribution
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Sales Associate
Stripes Convenience Store
05.2026 - 08.2026Read More
Volunteer
Church
09.2024 - 12.2026Read More
Volunteer
Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley
03.2020 - 12.2025Read More
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Master of Science from Psychology
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