Kathryn Varner
Las Vegas
Summary
Motivated professional brings strong leadership and planning talents. Proven skills in building and directing strong teams to achieve challenging objectives. Deep understanding of practices and market conditions.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Residential House Manager
New Lease on life
Las Vegas
12.2024 - 05.2025
- Managed daily operations of residential facilities for individuals in need.
- Supervised staff to ensure quality care and support for residents.
- Coordinated activities and programs to promote resident engagement and well-being.
- Trained new staff on policies, procedures, and best practices for resident care.
- Addressed resident concerns promptly to enhance overall satisfaction and safety.
- Developed emergency plans in case of fire or other emergencies.
- Assisted in developing policies and procedures related to residential life at the property.
Process Assistant
Amazon
Las Vegas
05.2023 - 11.2024
- Streamlined daily operations by coordinating workflow among team members.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure timely restocking of supplies.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance efficiency within the team.
- Supported cross-functional teams in achieving project objectives and deadlines.
- Recorded and reported operational data for performance analysis meetings.
- Identified areas for improvement and recommended solutions to optimize processes.
- Prepared reports summarizing process performance, progress, and recommendations for optimization.
- Coordinated cross-functional activities necessary for successful implementation of new processes.
Garden Advocate
AmeriCorps VISTA
Portland
04.2005 - 09.2008
- Coordinated community outreach events to engage local residents and stakeholders.
- Assisted in developing educational materials for program participants and volunteers.
- Facilitated training sessions for new volunteers to ensure effective service delivery.
- Conducted needs assessments to identify community challenges and service gaps.
- Collaborated with local organizations to enhance resource sharing and partnerships.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminology
Portland State University
Portland, OR 06.2008 - 06.2011
General Studies
Portland Community College
Portland, OR 09.2005 - 06.2008
Criminal Justice
Portland Community College
Portland, OR 09.2005 - 06.2008
Skills
- Staff supervision
- Resident care
- Emergency planning
- Policy development
- Process improvement
- Training and development
- Team building
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
Timeline
Residential House Manager
New Lease on life
12.2024 - 05.2025
Process Assistant
Amazon
05.2023 - 11.2024
Bachelor of Science - Criminology
Portland State University
06.2008 - 06.2011
General Studies
Portland Community College
09.2005 - 06.2008
Criminal Justice
Portland Community College
09.2005 - 06.2008
Garden Advocate
AmeriCorps VISTA
04.2005 - 09.2008