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Kathleen Szabo

Ukiah,CA

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Speech Therapy Aide/Aftercare/Lunch Aide

River Oak Charter School
Ukiah, CA
09.2023 - Current

SPEECH ASSISTANCE

  • Observed patients during speech therapy sessions to document their performance.
  • Adhered to ethical standards set forth by governing bodies when interacting with clients and colleagues.
  • Organized materials, supplies, and equipment for speech therapy sessions.

LUNCH SERVICE

  • Assisted in the preparation of lunch items, such as sandwiches and salads.
  • Assisted cook with prep work by cutting vegetables and preparing side dishes and salads.
  • Followed proper food handling techniques while preparing meals in accordance with health codes.
  • Tailored orders to address customer allergies and gluten concerns.
  • Greeted customers in a friendly manner and answered questions about menu items.
  • Serve Safe certification

AFTERCARE

  • Supervised children during after-school hours; ensuring safety and providing support.
  • Encouraged positive behaviors among students by setting clear expectations and boundaries.
  • Facilitated positive relationships between children of different ages; promoting teamwork and cooperation skills.
  • Provided emotional support and comfort to students who needed it.
  • Prepared snacks for the children; ensuring that their dietary needs were met.

Personal Assistant

Author Darca Nicholson
Ukiah, CA
07.2012 - 08.2018
  • Performed various clerical tasks and organized office areas to promote productivity.
  • Organized work projects around client's house.
  • Handled household chores to assist patients and families with cooking, cleaning and laundry.

Dog Walker and Sitter

Various Pet Parents
Ukiah, CA
07.2012 - 07.2018
  • Scheduled dog walking services and collected payments from pet owners.
  • Cared for pets during owners' absences.
  • Took pets on regular bathroom breaks.

Custodian

Sonoma Sweepers
Ukiah, CA
07.2014 - 07.2017
  • Vacuumed floors and dusted furniture to maintain organized, professional appearance.
  • Wiped down various surfaces with approved cleaning products to prevent growth of bacteria and viruses.
  • Wet and spot mopped to clean floors and other surfaces in public corridors.

Special Needs Assistant

Disabled, Homeschooling
San Diego, CA
02.2005 - 11.2008
  • Conducted research on current trends in disability services, best practices, and new approaches to providing assistance to those with disabilities.
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, and grooming.
  • Provided assistance in the home environment including meal preparation and light housekeeping.

Preschool Teacher and College Student

Cuyamaca Child Development Center, College Student
09.2003 - 11.2008
  • Organized and led activities to promote physical, mental and social development.
  • Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
  • Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.

Homemaker

Home
San Diego, CA
08.2000 - 09.2003
  • Created and balanced budgets to pay bills and identify cost-saving opportunities.
  • Planned, purchased and prepared meals.
  • Transported and escorted my son to appointments and social outings

Photographer

Image Masters International
San Diego, CA
05.1997 - 05.2000
  • Photographed cars for sale at various new and used car dealers throughout the county.
  • Worked with design team to align photography with project specifications.
  • Composed creative shots from different angles that are visually appealing.

Customer Service

Westcode Software
San Diego, CA
05.1997 - 05.2000
  • Assisted customers with product selection, ordering, and returns.
  • Resolved customer inquiries in a timely manner.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of products, services, policies, procedures, and trends in the industry.

Backstage Tech

Flamingo Follies
Key West, FL
01.1995 - 01.1997
  • Assisted in the setup and tear down of stage equipment, props, and furniture.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols.
  • Coordinated with other crew members on tasks and duties throughout productions.
  • Maintained an organized wardrobe of costumes for various types of characters.
  • Practiced physical movements associated with characters I played in order to appear more realistic on stage.

Manager of Residential Home Renovation Project

Self
Belle Plaine, IA
01.1991 - 01.1993
  • Developed project scope, budget and timeline for renovation project.
  • Hired contractor and oversaw team to achieve project requirements.
  • Cleaned and prepared renovation site to eliminate hazards and achieve lasting finish of new materials.

Group Home Caregiver

Lutheran Family Services Programs
Belle Plaine, IA
01.1991 - 01.1993
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
  • Interacted with clients through games and fun activities.

Dog Walker

Pet and Housesitter, Pet Escorts
Belle Plaine, IA
01.1988 - 01.1991
  • Developed long-term relationships with clients and bonded with animals through regular contact.
  • Monitored dogs throughout walks to avoid obstacles, dangerous situations and confrontations with other problematic dogs.
  • Reported dog behavior issues and medical concerns to owner for prompt resolution.

Exercise Teacher, Owner and Consultant

Tachyon Health and Wellness
Bay Area And Marin County, CA
01.1988 - 01.1991
  • Organized and instructed group exercise classes.
  • Provided personalized instruction to individual clients on proper technique for various exercises.
  • Maintained records of client attendance and fitness goals.

Custodian

Ukiah Unified School District
Ukiah, CA
08.2018 - June2022
  • Kept building interiors appealing with routine deep cleaning of high-traffic areas.
  • Checked and stocked inventory throughout facility to meet expected demands.
  • Moved equipment and furniture to thoroughly clean space and set up and removed furniture, equipment and supplies required for meetings and special events.
  • Operated industrial cleaning equipment to quickly complete custodial tasks.
  • Maintained the security of the building by locking doors after hours; ensuring all entrances are closed securely.

Retail Sales Associate

Commotion Clothing
Key West, FL
1993 - 1997
  • Greeted each customer and offered assistance in finding requested items, helping boost customer satisfaction and retention.
  • Helped customers by answering questions and locating merchandise.
  • Restocked shelves, racks and bins with latest merchandise and changed signage to promote special items.

Retail Sales Associate

The Walking Shoe Store
Key West, FL
1993 - 1997
  • Initiated friendly conversation with customers to determine level of assistance required.
  • Used product knowledge to suggest items to match client needs.
  • Arranged merchandise for display to highlight new styles, attract customers and enhance sales.

Retail Salesperson and Merchandiser

Sweet Mischief
Key West, FL
1993 - 1997
  • Maintained current store, product and promotional knowledge to drive consistent sales.
  • Arranged merchandise for display to highlight new styles, attract customers and enhance sales.
  • Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and current.

Manager Juicer and Smoothie Maker

Tootsie's and Baseball Bills
Key West, FL
1993 - 1997
  • Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers in a friendly manner and responding promptly to inquiries or requests.
  • Performed routine maintenance on equipment such as blenders and juicers to ensure proper functioning.
  • Verified accuracy of all transactions at the end of each shift.

Dog Walker and Pet Sitter

Pet Escorts
Marin County, CA
1988 - 1991
  • Greeted customers and their pets upon arrival at pet sitting job, offering comfort and reassurance to both owners and animals.
  • Provided daily dog walking services, including leash-walking and off-leash playtime in a secure environment.
  • Cleaned up after pets on walks, disposing of waste appropriately.

Advertising Account Executive

Wholistic Living News
San Diego, CA
1985 - 1988
  • Developed and maintained relationships with clients to ensure satisfaction with advertising campaigns.
  • Monitored campaign performance and analyzed data to make strategic recommendations.
  • Provided input on branding, messaging, positioning, and other aspects of ad campaigns.

Retail Sales Associate, Juicer, Smoothie Maker

Good Seed Health Foods
San Diego, CA
1983 - 1985
  • Greeted each customer and offered assistance in finding requested items, helping boost customer satisfaction and retention.
  • Restocked shelves, racks and bins with latest merchandise and changed signage to promote special items.
  • Adhered to all recipes, portion sizes, cooking methods and presentation specifications as set forth by the store.

Special Needs Caregiver

Institute for Psychological Revolution
San Diego, CA
1983 - 1985
  • Encouraged a sense of autonomy within individual on the Autism Spectrum Disorder by fostering independence whenever possible.
  • Assisted client with personal hygiene, bathing, grooming and dressing.
  • Engaged client in age-appropriate activities and playing games.

Wholesale and Retail Sales Representative

J & J Enterprises
San Diego, CA
1980 - 1983
  • Maintained detailed knowledge of product lines and sales procedures at the company.
  • Analyzed personal performance to take action to achieve sales goals set forth by senior management.
  • Collected payments and provided accurate change.

Newspaper Carrier

San Diego Union-Tribune LLC
San Diego, CA
1980 - 1983
  • Sorted or inserts to organize content prior to delivery.
  • Assembled inserts and bagged newspapers prior to delivery and arranged displays at newsstands .
  • Communicated with customers regarding delivery requests, stoppages and restarts of paper delivery.
  • Delivered newspapers on horseback to customers on a daily basis.

Office Assistant

Monte Vista High School Counselors Office
San Diego, CA
1981 - 1983
  • Answered phone calls and welcomed visitors to office.
  • Checked office supply levels, anticipated needs and placed orders for appropriate stock levels.
  • Dispersed incoming mail to correct recipients throughout office.

Child Development Assistant

Monte Vista High School Child Development Lab
San Diego, CA
1981 - 1983
  • Visually supervised activities throughout day to make sure each child was safe.
  • Encouraged children by using positive reinforcement to improve self-esteem and communication skills.
  • Maintained a safe and fun environment for children to learn and play.

Education

Certificate of Proficiency Awarded in Child Development - Recreational Leadership/Outdoor Programs in -

Cuyamaca And Grossmont College
11.2008

Certificate of Achievement Awarded in Child Development - Infants And Toddlers -

Grossmont And Cuyamaca College
San Diego, CA

Some College - 121.50 Units, 83.50 in Child Development

Grossmont And Cuyamaca College
San Diego, CA

Skills

  • Preschool Teaching
  • Homeschooling
  • Developmental Disability Assistance
  • Infant Child, Pet and Property Care
  • Custodial Cleaning Training
  • Personal Assistance
  • Research Record-keeping and Analysis
  • Customer Service Sales
  • Retail Sales
  • Window Display Merchandising
  • Photography
  • Backstage Tech Costume, Prop Set Maintenance Theatre Character Acting
  • Advertising Sales, Design, Placement Copyediting
  • Proofreading & Editing
  • Juicing, Smoothie, Salad Sandwich Prep & Build

Timeline

Speech Therapy Aide/Aftercare/Lunch Aide

River Oak Charter School
09.2023 - Current

Custodian

Ukiah Unified School District
08.2018 - June2022

Custodian

Sonoma Sweepers
07.2014 - 07.2017

Personal Assistant

Author Darca Nicholson
07.2012 - 08.2018

Dog Walker and Sitter

Various Pet Parents
07.2012 - 07.2018

Special Needs Assistant

Disabled, Homeschooling
02.2005 - 11.2008

Preschool Teacher and College Student

Cuyamaca Child Development Center, College Student
09.2003 - 11.2008

Homemaker

Home
08.2000 - 09.2003

Photographer

Image Masters International
05.1997 - 05.2000

Customer Service

Westcode Software
05.1997 - 05.2000

Backstage Tech

Flamingo Follies
01.1995 - 01.1997

Manager of Residential Home Renovation Project

Self
01.1991 - 01.1993

Group Home Caregiver

Lutheran Family Services Programs
01.1991 - 01.1993

Dog Walker

Pet and Housesitter, Pet Escorts
01.1988 - 01.1991

Exercise Teacher, Owner and Consultant

Tachyon Health and Wellness
01.1988 - 01.1991

Retail Sales Associate

Commotion Clothing
1993 - 1997

Retail Sales Associate

The Walking Shoe Store
1993 - 1997

Retail Salesperson and Merchandiser

Sweet Mischief
1993 - 1997

Manager Juicer and Smoothie Maker

Tootsie's and Baseball Bills
1993 - 1997

Dog Walker and Pet Sitter

Pet Escorts
1988 - 1991

Advertising Account Executive

Wholistic Living News
1985 - 1988

Retail Sales Associate, Juicer, Smoothie Maker

Good Seed Health Foods
1983 - 1985

Special Needs Caregiver

Institute for Psychological Revolution
1983 - 1985

Wholesale and Retail Sales Representative

J & J Enterprises
1980 - 1983

Newspaper Carrier

San Diego Union-Tribune LLC
1980 - 1983

Office Assistant

Monte Vista High School Counselors Office
1981 - 1983

Child Development Assistant

Monte Vista High School Child Development Lab
1981 - 1983

Certificate of Proficiency Awarded in Child Development - Recreational Leadership/Outdoor Programs in -

Cuyamaca And Grossmont College

Certificate of Achievement Awarded in Child Development - Infants And Toddlers -

Grossmont And Cuyamaca College

Some College - 121.50 Units, 83.50 in Child Development

Grossmont And Cuyamaca College
Kathleen Szabo