Katie Harris
Fairbanks
Summary
Dynamic child and customer care professional with extensive experience in nurturing engaging and safe environments. Demonstrated strong problem-solving abilities and exceptional communication skills, resulting in improved learning outcomes and heightened customer satisfaction. Committed to professionalism and adept at multitasking in fast-paced settings.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Childcare Provider
Enchanted Kids Daycare
Fairbanks
11.2024 - 01.2025
- Assisted with feeding infants and toddlers during meal times.
- Maintained a clean and organized play area.
- Maintained organized and clean classroom and play areas.
- Implemented discipline strategies when needed while ensuring the safety of all students.
- Observed and monitored children's play activities.
- Assisted in planning nutritious snacks and meals according to dietary guidelines set forth by state regulations.
- Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals, and naps.
- Guided children through engaging and productive activities to foster fun learning environment.
- Dressed children and changed diapers.
Deli Clerk
Carrs Safeway
Wasilla
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Notified kitchen staff of shortages or special orders, prompting appropriate action and keeping wait times short.
- Ensured compliance with all local health department regulations regarding food preparation and storage procedures.
- Followed recipes and customer requests to prepare meals.
- Assisted customers with selecting products from the deli case or menu board.
- Created aesthetically pleasing food arrangements for special orders and party trays.
- Prepared all food orders according to customer specifications.
- Stocked shelves with fresh items daily.
- Explained food preparation methods and ingredients to enable patrons with food allergies to make educated decisions.
- Adhered to health and safety standards while preparing food.
- Talked pleasantly with customers while taking orders and promoted positive image for business.
- Warmly greeted visitors to promote great customer service and positive ordering experience.
- Greeted customers in a friendly and professional manner.
- Stored food in designated areas following wrapping, dating, food safety and rotation procedures.
Swim Instructor
Alaska Club
Fairbanks
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Conducted swim level evaluations to appropriately place students in classes matching their abilities.
- Built and established lasting relationships using encouragement and personal support.
- Monitored activities in swimming areas to prevent accidents and provide assistance to swimmers.
- Set up equipment and weights for use by class participants.
- Encouraged students to build confidence in and out of water by making swimming fun.
- Organized and executed water safety courses, emphasizing the importance of safe swimming practices.
- Invited individuals of all ages and fitness levels to participate in classes.
- Recommended appropriate level classes to swimmers based on needs and preferences.
- Enforced safety rules and procedures to minimize injuries.
- Explained safety rules and procedures regarding activities to patrons and guests to inform and educate.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lathrop
Fairbanks, AK05-2033
Skills
- Communication skills
- Observation and assessment
- Professionalism
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Multitasking capacity
- Written communication
- Interpersonal relationships
- Reading skills
Affiliations
- Played softball for 8 years
- I love art, and anything related to art
- as a child I took many of my fathers phone calls for his business
Accomplishments
- UA Scholars award- top 10% in academics of Alaska
Other
- Volunteer work in Philadelphia, cleaned up an ally way and a mans property so he could build a farmers market. This involved debrushing as well as team work.
- I was my grandmother's caretaker at a very young age, up until her passing
- I successfully used CPR to keep blood going through my fathers veins until the ambulance got there during a stroke
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Childcare Provider
Enchanted Kids Daycare
11.2024 - 01.2025
Deli Clerk
Carrs Safeway
06.2024 - 09.2024
Swim Instructor
Alaska Club
08.2023 - 05.2024
High School Diploma -
Lathrop