Katherine Kennedy
Lexington,KY
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Excels at handling multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high degree of accuracy. Demonstrates exceptional organization and dependability in successfully managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Proactively takes on added responsibilities to meet team goals, showcasing commitment to overall organizational success.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Server
BJ's Brewhouse
08.2016 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations of service team, delegated tasks, and trained new staff.
- Taught staff how to deliver outstanding service to every customer without sacrificing profit objectives.
- Kept updated knowledge of menu and promotions, recommending specific items according to preferences and food allergies.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Handled customer complaints professionally, resolving issues through diplomatic acknowledgment and commitment to service.
- Maintained clean and organized dining area to create pleasant and welcoming atmosphere for customers.
- Assigned tasks and shifts to servers to manage organized schedules and provide adequate coverage.
Graduate Assistant
EKU Employee Wellness
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Created, organized, and scheduled the publication of social media content to advertise wellness activities to more than 2,000 EKU faculty and staff.
- Assessed, organized, implemented, and evaluated the serviceability and enjoyment of wellness activities and events for EKU faculty and staff.
- Contributed to research and data analysis within EKU Employee Wellness landscape.
- Collaborated with the EKU Wellness Coordinator to oversee the creation and distribution of health information to more than 2,000 university employees.
- Contributed to mock-ups, email campaigns, and social media content.
- Evaluated and interpreted data from surveys to support wellness projects for university faculty and staff.
Intern
Eastern Kentucky University
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Collaborated with Employee Wellness Coordinator on new initiatives to build employee participation.
- Facilitated successful completion of social media projects from concept to launch.
- Engaged university staff and members of public in available resources through friendly and knowledgeable support.
- Assisted with planning and implementation of special events.
- Developed and implemented health education programs to help university faculty and staff improve their health and well-being.
- Conducted health screenings and assessments to identify health needs and risk factors for individuals and communities.
Education
Master of Science - Public Health
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY05.2023
Bachelor of Science in Public Health -
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY05.2021
Associate of Science - General Studies
Bluegrass Community And Technical College
Lexington, KY05.2019
Associate of Science - General Studies
Bluegrass Community And Technical College
Lexington, KY05.2019
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Self-motivated
- Detail-oriented
- Organized
- Multi-tasking
- Strong work ethic
Organizations
- Kentucky Public Health Association
- American Public Health Association
Awards
Building Epidemiological Capacity in Kentucky (BECKY) Award - Received third place for "Outstanding Student Epidemiology Poster" for my study titled "Human Papillomavirus Vaccination and the Impact on Sexual Activity Among Kentucky University Students".
References
- Allison McCann, 859-622-6221, allison.mccann@eku.edu
- Kalyn Sparks, 859-302-8375, hello@reallygreatsite.com
- Dr. Laurie Larkin, 859-200-5268, laurie.larkin@eku.edu
Timeline
Graduate Assistant
EKU Employee Wellness
08.2021 - 12.2021
Intern
Eastern Kentucky University
01.2021 - 05.2021
Lead Server
BJ's Brewhouse
08.2016 - Current
Master of Science - Public Health
Eastern Kentucky University
Bachelor of Science in Public Health -
Eastern Kentucky University
Associate of Science - General Studies
Bluegrass Community And Technical College
Associate of Science - General Studies
Bluegrass Community And Technical College
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