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Katie Bender

Chicago,IL

Summary

Dedicated student interested in applying excellent communication and interpersonal skills to an on-campus job. Intends to develop professional work experience utilizing collaborative attitude and time management skills.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Intern for Justice Eileen O’Neill Burke

New Chicago Consulting, LLC
Chicago, IL
10.2023 - 12.2023
  • Attended events to support political campaigns and initiatives.
  • Collected public opinion surveys and petitions
  • Provided support at events such as conferences, fundraisers, and workshops.

STYLE Team Member

Target
Normal, IL
05.2023 - Current
  • Assisted customers with selecting clothing and accessories to match their style needs.
  • Familiar with assisting customers in finding specific items, communication skills, recommending products, and organization
  • Working in a fast-paced environment: Keeping organized while working in sales during back-to-school
  • Manager: Nate Gertwitz, contact at nathanael.gerwitz@target.com

Front of House Staff

Medici In Normal
Normal, IL
08.2022 - 06.2023
  • Developed ability to work in a fast-paced environment, customer service/interaction, cleaning/time management
  • Organized seating for guests in a timely manner.
  • Greeted customers and answered questions about menu items.
  • Manager: Alex Ebbert, contact at (309) 452-6334

Cashier and Food Service Worker

Town of Normal, Champion Fields
Normal, IL
05.2021 - 08.2022
  • Created and maintained an effective team environment through collaboration and communication.
  • Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
  • Assisted with parent and player needs during sporting events
  • Manager: Cindy Renfro, contact at (309) 827-5795

Education

Political Scienece, Sociology

Depaul University
05-2027

Illinois State University
05.2023

Heartland Community College
05.2023

University High School
05.2023

Skills

  • Schedule Management
  • Customer Service
  • Professional and Mature
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Resourceful
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Time Management
  • Collaboration
  • Calm Under Pressure
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude

Skills & Activities

Passionate and knowledgeable student with experience in retail, service industry, and general customer service settings. Accustomed to fast-paced retail settings and addressing the needs of individual customers. 3+ years of general customer service experience.

Timeline

Intern for Justice Eileen O’Neill Burke

New Chicago Consulting, LLC
10.2023 - 12.2023

STYLE Team Member

Target
05.2023 - Current

Front of House Staff

Medici In Normal
08.2022 - 06.2023

Cashier and Food Service Worker

Town of Normal, Champion Fields
05.2021 - 08.2022

Political Scienece, Sociology

Depaul University

Illinois State University

Heartland Community College

University High School
Katie Bender