Katie Deese
Graniteville,SC
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Care Staff
Helping Hands
07.2023 - Current
- Documented patient progress through detailed record-keeping, contributing to ongoing evaluation of care plans effectiveness.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Utilized crisis intervention techniques effectively during emergencies, ensuring safety of both patients and staff members involved.
- Provided medication management, ensuring accurate administration and adherence to prescribed schedules.
- Contributed to the overall functioning of the facility by performing administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments or updating records as needed.
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Educational Services
03.2019 - 05.2023
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Developed and executed lesson plans to cover required curriculum effectively.
Signing Specialist
Target
10.2014 - 03.2019
- Delivered accurate and timely merchandise transitions for all areas of the store, adhering to street dates for new merchandise.
- Ensured all signing, including promotional and planogrammed ISM, was set accurately upon transition completion.
- Supervised and managed a team of four individuals to achieve seamless merchandise transitions.
Education
Certificate - Human Services
York Technical College
Rock Hill, SC01-2009
Skills
- Technical: Behavioral Management Techniques, Lesson Planning and Delivery, Crisis Management, Inventory Management, Organizational Skills
- Soft Skills: Empathy and Compassion, Effective Communication, Team Leadership and Collaboration, Time Management
- Additional: Child Development Knowledge, Animal Handling and Training, Community Service and Outreach
Certification
- Responding to Disclosures of Abuse Training, Cumbee Center | 2025
- CPR Certification, Red Cross | February 2024 - February 2026
- Enriching Through Empathy & Engagement Training | 2024
- LGBTQIA+ Training, Aiken Youth Empowerment | 2024
- Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Certification, Helping Hands | October 2023 (Refresher courses: February 2024, August 2024, January 2025, April 2025)
Timeline
Direct Care Staff
Helping Hands
07.2023 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Kelly Educational Services
03.2019 - 05.2023
Signing Specialist
Target
10.2014 - 03.2019
Certificate - Human Services
York Technical College
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