Katie Mechell
Anchorage,AK
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
Work History
In-Home Child Caregiver
Self-employeed
5004 Chena Ave
03.2023 - Current
- Managed daily routines, including meal preparation, bathing, dressing, and bedtime rituals to maintain consistency for the children.
- Established positive relationships with children by engaging in interactive play sessions and offering emotional support as needed.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment by childproofing the home and monitoring play areas.
- Coordinated household chores such as laundry, grocery shopping, and cleaning to maintain a clean living environment for the family.
Business Owner- Chaos To Harmony
Self-employeed
5004 Chena Ave
08.2022 - 04.2024
- Streamlined housekeeping duties for increased efficiency and a consistently clean living environment.
- Performed seasonal maintenance tasks such as gardening or snow removal to maintain an attractive outdoor space yearround.
- Enhanced workplace cleanliness by performing thorough daily cleaning tasks, including sweeping, mopping, and dusting.
- Cleaned and maintained lobbies, offices and other common areas in commercial buildings.
- Performed daily facility checklists for cleaning floors, wiping down glass entryways and collecting trash.
- Used organic-based chemicals to disinfect floors, counters and furniture.
- Used hand trucks or manually lifted supplies, equipment and heavy furniture.
Childcare Provider
Salvation Army ARC
Anchorage, AK
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Developed strong relationships with families, providing regular updates on child progress and establishing trust.
- Supported emotional well-being by addressing individual needs and providing a nurturing environment for growth.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Managed behavior issues effectively using positive reinforcement techniques, fostering a respectful atmosphere within the childcare setting.
Office Administrative Assistant
Life Tree Natural Wellness Center
Coeur D'Alene, ID
05.2018 - 02.2019
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Identified and recommended changes to existing processes to improve accuracy, efficiency, and quality service.
- Safeguarded company information by maintaining strict confidentiality in handling sensitive documents and records.
Caregiver
Wallowa Valley Senior Living Community
Enterprise, OR
06.2014 - 02.2015
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Education
High School Diploma -
Robert Service High School
Anchorage, AK05-2014
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Respectful and compassionate
- Driven and determined
- Dependable and responsible
- Patient care
- Observation and assessment
Timeline
In-Home Child Caregiver
Self-employeed
03.2023 - Current
Business Owner- Chaos To Harmony
Self-employeed
08.2022 - 04.2024
Childcare Provider
Salvation Army ARC
05.2019 - 08.2019
Office Administrative Assistant
Life Tree Natural Wellness Center
05.2018 - 02.2019
Caregiver
Wallowa Valley Senior Living Community
06.2014 - 02.2015
High School Diploma -
Robert Service High School