Kathryn Shannon
Fairview
Summary
Motivated high school student and dedicated volunteer with experience supporting community outreach efforts. Known for being reliable, detail-oriented, and quick to learn. Brings strong teamwork, communication, and organizational skills, along with time management, adaptability, and problem-solving abilities. Demonstrates leadership through school and volunteer activities, with a positive attitude and a strong work ethic. Passionate about helping others, building new skills, and contributing to a team-
focused environment
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
The Salvation Army
Gresham
09.2024 - Current
- Setting up tables, chairs, and decorations
- Serving food or refreshments
- Cleaning up after events
- Helping during potlucks, fundraisers, or gatherings
- Assisting leaders with activities or games
- Helping organize supplies
Volunteer
Blue’s Adult Care Home
Portland
02.2019 - 01.2025
- Assisted with folding laundry and organizing linens
- Cleaned and maintained common areas, including wiping tables and light sweeping
- Helped organize supplies and activity spaces
- Provided companionship by playing games, reading aloud, and engaging in conversation
- Supported residents with simple crafts and recreational activities
- Assisted in setting up and cleaning up for group activities such as bingo and movie time
- Helped distribute snacks and materials under supervision
- Set tables and assisted with meal clean-up
- Helped decorate for holidays and special events
- Assisted with watering plants and light outdoor tasks
- Carried lightweight items and supported general
Education
Gresham High School
Gresham, OR04-2026
Skills
- Communication skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Reliability and responsibility
- Time management
- Willingness to learn
- Following directions
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Friendly and approachable
- Active listening
- Patience and empathy
- Helping others / customer service mindset
- Conflict resolution
- Assisting with group activities
- Setting up and cleaning up events
- Basic food service support (serving, prep, cleanup)
- Engaging with children
- Reading aloud or assisting with learning activities
- Laundry and linen organization
- Light housekeeping (sweeping, wiping surfaces)
- Organizing supplies or inventory
- Creative skills (art, crafts, decorating)
- Babysitting experience
- Volunteer experience
Timeline
Volunteer
The Salvation Army
09.2024 - Current
Volunteer
Blue’s Adult Care Home
02.2019 - 01.2025
Gresham High School