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Katie Thompson

Cleveland,GA

Summary

Dedicated customer service worker with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Instructional Aide

North Georgia Technical College
11.2023 - Current
  • Provide support during classes, group lessons, and classroom activities.
  • Support student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Provide support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
  • Maintain safety and security by overseeing students in all environments.
  • Provided one-on-one support for students needing additional assistance, improving their understanding of course material.

Zip Line Tour Guide

Nacoochee Adventures
07.2019 - 07.2025
  • Provide clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and maintain safety.
  • In charge of the office when managers are not around. Tasks include: answering the phone, booking tours, managing customer complaints, making sure tours leave on time, relaying tasks that need to be done to fellow guides.
  • Safely transfer guests from one platform to another up to eighty feet in the air.
  • Controlling large crowds of people and explaining the safety precautions in a way everyone will understand.
  • Stopping guests from hitting the tree while they are on the zip line by operating a system of ropes and pulleys with a metal brick-like device that clamps over the trolley.
  • Retrieving small children who may not weigh enough for them to make it to the other end of the zip line.
  • -Pulling in adults (who weigh up to two hundred and fifty pounds) onto the platforms who may have been stopped too early.

After School Program Assistant Director

YMCA
09.2022 - 04.2023
  • Provided a safe space for students to discuss personal issues or concerns by establishing trust and maintaining confidentiality.
  • Organized and maintained a clean and safe space for after-school program activities, adhering to safety guidelines at all times.
  • Established strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication regarding student progress.
  • Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain order within the classroom, promoting respect among students.
  • Enhanced student engagement by incorporating hands-on activities and group projects in after-school programs.
  • Selected nutritious snacks and educational toys for students.
  • Managed behavioral issues and used positive behavior strategies for groups of up to 25 students.
  • Supervised up to 25 students during outdoor exercise periods, monitoring group and individual safety.
  • Connected and frequently communicated with students and parents regarding programs, policies and individual needs.

Camp Counselor

Camp Amplify
07.2020 - 07.2020
  • Supervised children from ages seven to twelve in outdoor activities and inside log cabins.
  • Made sure children went to bed at the appropriate time.
  • Woke children up in the mornings at seven o'clock.
  • Lead small groups at night in which we would talk about the lessons.

Food and Beverage Server

Walt Disney World
01.2019 - 05.2019
  • Checked on guests throughout meal to attend to needs and provide great service.
  • Greeted guests warmly.
  • Checked customers' identification to meet minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages.
  • Maintained a cheerful and friendly attitude to make the guests experience the best.
  • Cleaned tables and all food equipment.
  • Followed workplace safety procedures to reduce accidents and hazards.
  • Solved problems guest may have encountered (such as receiving the wrong order).
  • Learned how to work in a fast paced environment while remaining calm and collective.
  • Handled card and cash payments.
  • Operated a complex cash register.
  • -Cooked food using a fryer, oven, and grill.

Food and Beverage Server

Yonah Burger
08.2017 - 01.2018

Same skills as above

Food and Beverage Server

Holy Smokes Barbecue
07.2016 - 12.2016

Same skills as above

Education

Associates In Psychology - Psychology

University of North Georgia
Online
01.2022 - 12.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design

University of North Georgia
Gainesville
01.2025 - Current

Skills

  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Composure and Emotional Control
  • Problem Solving and Complaint Resolution
  • Group Supervision
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Time Management
  • Computer Proficiency
  • Safety Guidelines and Procedures
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude

Accomplishments

Graduated the Disney College Program in 2019


Timeline

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design

University of North Georgia
01.2025 - Current

Instructional Aide

North Georgia Technical College
11.2023 - Current

After School Program Assistant Director

YMCA
09.2022 - 04.2023

Associates In Psychology - Psychology

University of North Georgia
01.2022 - 12.2024

Camp Counselor

Camp Amplify
07.2020 - 07.2020

Zip Line Tour Guide

Nacoochee Adventures
07.2019 - 07.2025

Food and Beverage Server

Walt Disney World
01.2019 - 05.2019

Food and Beverage Server

Yonah Burger
08.2017 - 01.2018

Food and Beverage Server

Holy Smokes Barbecue
07.2016 - 12.2016
Katie Thompson