Kathryn Crandall
Aurora,CO
Summary
Reliable residential assistant with 2 years of experience supporting students in navigating and integrating with the Christ-driven communities and positive learning environments within campus life. Engaging and creative team-builder who keeps students' safety and well-being as top priorities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident Assistant
Belmont University
Nashville, TN
08.2022 - Current
- Designs hall and complex-wide events and programs in Russell Hall, including creative posters, graphics, and promotional bulletin boards.
- Cultivates interpersonal relationships with residents in order to create a welcoming, inclusive, and comforting community
- Encourages engagement with campus events and communities and provides social and emotional support to residents.
- Welcomes new residents and assisted with community adjustment.
- Serves as positive role model for diverse group of individuals.
- Assists students with problem resolution through mediation and conflict management techniques.
- Manages administrative tasks, maintenance requests, room change processes, and incident reports.
- Confers with medical personnel to understand backgrounds and needs of residents living in Russell Hall.
- Responds to emergency situations with residents in Russell Hall.
- Managed Russell Hall's social media accounts and promoted community events and online engagement.
Assistant Buyer
The Bridal Collection
Centennial, CO
04.2019 - Current
- Traveled to Atlanta Market to assist in the buying of new inventory for Bridal and Prom
- Assisted in the buying of the Disney Fairy Tale Wedding Dress Collection
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers based on company objectives and budget constraints.
- Analyzed buying trends at each store location to identify the appropriate mix of inventory items for top-tier sales.
- Attended trade shows and industry conferences to establish contacts with new vendors.
- Processed purchase orders ensuring accuracy before submitting them for approval.
- Examined, selected and purchased merchandise consistent with specification requirements.
- Directed and executed a creative design for a Disney-themed Bridal Suite, including designing, sourcing material, and decorating the suite.
Sales Associate
The Bridal Collection
Centennial, CO
04.2019 - Current
- Works closely with customers and assists them throughout the buying process in the alterations department
- Facilitates communication between seamstresses and bride, making sure to achieve the bride's vision
- Top-Tipped alterations assistant for the 2021 year and earned top sales during The Bridal Collection's National Bridal Sales Day in 2020 and 2021.
- Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
- Assisted customers with product selection, sizing, and styling.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Recommended, selected, and located merchandise based on customer desires.
- Collaborated with management teams to develop innovative marketing strategies.
Performer
Royally Enchanted Princess and Character Parties
, CO
03.2019 - 08.2022
- Entertained children ranging from ages 3-15 and led birthday party experiences.
- Performed, in costume, as various princess characters, including performing songs and teaching dances.
- Posed for pictures with guests and excelled at improvisation and story-telling.
- Remained alert at all times while caring for multiple children simultaneously.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Musical Theatre
Belmont University
TN12-2025
Certification - Disney's Approach To Leadership Excellence
The Disney Institute
06-2022
High School Diploma -
Valor Christian High School
CO05.2021
Skills
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Customer service
- Interpersonal skills
- Activity Planning
- Mediation
- Student Engagement
- Google Docs
- Sheets
- Slides
- Excel
- Word
Volunteer Experience
- 04/01/19, Make-a-Wish Foundation, CO, Performed as a princess for a unique birthday experience.
- 03/01/20, The Bridal Collection, CO, Worked delivering masks to healthcare workers and first responders during the initial shutdown of 2020.
- 04/01/21, Cherry Hills Christian School, CO, Assisted the head of school, including data entry and file organization.
- 04/01/17, Audience of One Youth Theatre, CO, Led small youth groups in prayer and encouraged positive participation in daily activities and events, including spiritual encouragement and mentorship
Timeline
Resident Assistant
Belmont University
08.2022 - Current
Assistant Buyer
The Bridal Collection
04.2019 - Current
Sales Associate
The Bridal Collection
04.2019 - Current
Performer
Royally Enchanted Princess and Character Parties
03.2019 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Musical Theatre
Belmont University
Certification - Disney's Approach To Leadership Excellence
The Disney Institute
High School Diploma -
Valor Christian High School