Katherine Kell
Sherman Oaks,CA
Summary
I am a professional caregiver with strong track record of fostering safe, nurturing environments for children. Adept at supporting developmental milestones and creating engaging, educational activities. Known for effective collaboration with parents and adapting to meet changing needs. Reliable, patient, and skilled in managing multiple responsibilities while ensuring optimal care and well-being. While also being experienced with conducting comprehensive interviews to assess candidate qualifications and fit. Utilizes strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage with candidates effectively. Knowledge of best practices in recruitment and talent acquisition, ensuring thorough and reliable evaluations. I am multitalented, driven, and focused on creating optimal environments and relationships through my various forms of work. Now seeking a position in virtual assistance to expand my knowledge.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Interviewer and Production Worker
The PlayLA
07.2023 - Current
- Conducted interviews with participants to assess eligibility.
- Conducted phone and video interviews to assess candidates based in remote locations.
- Maintained accurate records of interview outcomes, ensuring timely follow-up and feedback to candidates.
- Increased candidate engagement by conducting thorough and personable interviews.
- Identified top talent through skillful interviewing techniques, improving overall quality of hires.
- Developed strong rapport with candidates, fostering open communication and trust during interviews.
- Utilized behavioral-based interviewing techniques to evaluate candidates' experience and skills.
- Production: Organized and prepared set-up for various events
- Production: Conducted set-up for various events
- Production: Led a team during set up by giving each member different instructions and tasks to complete.
- Production: Continuously checked on performers and their needs before and during the event.
- Production: Led a team during strike
Private Nanny
Gina Galvez
05.2023 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about the child's progress and needs.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Established clear expectations for behavior, setting boundaries to create a respectful atmosphere within the home.
- Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing consistent and nurturing care.
- Implemented daily routines for optimal child development and created a structured environment.
- Oversaw household duties such as light housekeeping tasks or running errands when required.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to the child.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Planned various age-appropriate activities and "field trips" for the child
Private Nanny
Eden Ferrer
10.2021 - 04.2023
- Prepared breakfast and lunch for the child
- Drove the child to daytime activities
- Potty-trained the child
- Read books to the child
- Created developmentally appropriate activities for the child
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s progress and needs.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Conducted regular safety checks and maintained a clean, hazard-free environment for the children at all times.
Server
Sambuca
01.2019 - 02.2020
- Welcomed customers in a professional and courteous manner
- Resolved customer service issues promptly and efficiently
- Kept track of table status (ie: eating, waiting on check, dirty, cleaned and open)
- Presented the menu and wine list with enthusiasm and detail, emphasizing the specials
- Politely checked on my tables throughout their dining experience to see if they needed anything
- Ran food to tables
- Cleaned up tables where needed
- Restocked restaurant where needed
- Helped other servers when needed
- Completed opening and closing duties
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
Substitute Teacher
Conroe Independent School District
08.2017 - 12.2018
- Prepared lesson plans and activities for the various classrooms that I worked in
- Went wherever I was needed for the day
- Prepared classroom materials
- Worked with 2nd through 12th grade
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
Hostess
Jaspers
01.2013 - 02.2012
- Welcomed customers in a professional and courteous manner
- Resolved customer service issues promptly and efficiently
- Politely escorted customers to their seats and handed them their menus
- Kept track of table status (ie: eating, waiting on check, dirty, cleaned and open)
- Answered the phone and made reservations
- Cleaned and kept the restaurant looking nice
Education
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Sam Houston State University
Huntsville, TX05.2018
Skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Able to successfully work in a team with others
- Excels in customer service and assistance
- Data collection and entry
- Interviewing clients
- Telephone etiquette
- Meeting deadlines
- Online research
- Inbound and outbound calls
- Motivational skills
- Empathy display
Timeline
Interviewer and Production Worker
The PlayLA
07.2023 - Current
Private Nanny
Gina Galvez
05.2023 - Current
Private Nanny
Eden Ferrer
10.2021 - 04.2023
Server
Sambuca
01.2019 - 02.2020
Substitute Teacher
Conroe Independent School District
08.2017 - 12.2018
Hostess
Jaspers
01.2013 - 02.2012
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies
Sam Houston State University
Awards
Outstanding Early Childhood Student, Dean’s List, National Honor Society.
Cover Letter
To whom it may concern, I have had a very fulfilling life of caretaking, education, and event production. These experiences have led me to have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, organization, and multitasking abilities. I am now ready to further my education and expand my abilities by stepping into a new role of virtual assisting. I believe I will be quite an asset to my future employer and will promptly finish the tasks I am given, while looking for more efficient ways to further our success. Thank you for considering me in this position.
- Sincerely, Katie Kell.
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