Kay Kiesow-Kinter
FORESTHILL,CA
Summary
Driven Small Business Owner with excellent business acumen, creativity and leadership skills. Offers advanced experience in developing marketing strategies, identifying business opportunities and generating sales in Ceramics industry. Dedicated Ceramics professional with a 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
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Deli Clerk
Wartons Market
08.2023 - Current
- Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
- Responded to telephone inquiries regarding available products and services and helped customers make appropriate choices.
Small Business Owner
Froggy's Ceramics
03.2017 - 06.2023
- Promoted business via social media to generate leads and maximize brand identity.
- Advertised products and services online, social media and through traditional campaigns to target ideal consumers.
- Designed business plan to define concept, short-term and long-term goals and strategies.
- Fulfilled customer shipping needs by completing all purchase orders and customer invoices.
- Evaluated sales reports and financial statements to manage cash flow and develop techniques to improve business.
- Researched trends and current innovations to determine competition and develop competitive pricing points.
- Provided elite customer service by resolving escalated problems and calmly responding to shifting priorities.
- Participated in business events, conferences and trade shows to promote products and network with business owners and prospective clients.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Demonstrated product presentations to prospective customers to showcase features, benefits and value.
- Conducted feasibility studies to weigh pros and cons of developing business and ways to achieve success.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Loaded kiln and unloaded kiln in a safe manner, paying close attention to programming, repairs and regular maintenance.
- Slip casting molds, cleaning greenware and painting.
School Bus Driver
Twin Rivers Unified School District
04.2007 - 05.2017
- Developed positive relationships with students, faculty and parents to support continuous rapport and communication.
- Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Assisted in maintaining bus cleanliness with regular sanitizing and disinfecting.
- Maintained [State] driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips, and other purposes.
- Inspected emergency equipment and verified safe working order for student and driver use.
- Reported vehicle maintenance and repair issues to appropriate personnel for timely resolution.
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
- Obeyed federal, [State] and local traffic laws and regulations to enable safe transportation outcomes for participants.
- Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety.
- Communicated information to parents to promote good communication and transparency.
- Demonstrated strict adherence to safety regulations and traffic laws to safeguard passengers.
- Assisted students with boarding and exiting bus to reduce safety issues.
- Supervised students during loading, unloading and on bus.
- Drove bus along assigned route, picking up students.
- Enforced student behavior policies and responded to student emergencies.
- Completed logbooks, incident reports and other daily paperwork.
- Assessed bus condition and maintained brakes, wipers, gas levels, and cleanliness.
- Worked closely with school administration and transportation to maintain smooth operations.
- Operated CB radio and bus PA system to make announcements and stay abreast of traffic conditions.
- Kept up to date on local, state and federal regulations related to school bus operations.
- Recorded bus route and made notes for substitute drivers.
School Bus Driver
Rio Linda Unified School District
08.2006 - 04.2007
- Developed positive relationships with students, faculty and parents to support continuous rapport and communication.
- Completed pre-trip and post-trip bus inspections and documented info in vehicle logs.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Assisted in maintaining bus cleanliness with regular sanitizing and disinfecting.
Assembly Line Production Worker
Volt Services Group
01.1996 - 01.2007
- Followed protocols to enhance protection and maintain safe work environment.
- Performed visual and functional inspection of components to determine quality and identify defects.
- Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs quickly, accurately, and with zero errors.
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
- Boxed, labeled, and transported items to support assembly operations.
- Assisted quality assurance by inspecting items and removing defective parts.
- Stocked and replenished parts used on assembly line to maintain consistent supply and inventory.
- Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies with hand and power tools.
- Conducted quality assurance inspections on finished components and identified issues.
- Trained and mentored new employees to apply best practices on assembly line operations and comply with procedures and regulations.
Deli Clerk
Safeway
01.2006 - 08.2006
- Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
Assembly Line Worker
Addeco
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs quickly, accurately, and with zero errors.
- Followed protocols to enhance protection and maintain safe work environment.
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
- Performed visual and functional inspection of components to determine quality and identify defects.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sacramento Job Corps Center
Sacramento, CASkills
- Beverage Preparation
- Food Running
- Product Rotation
- Product Merchandising
- Small Business Operations
- Financial Management
- Project Management
- Business Development
- Business Marketing
- Opportunity Identification
Gardening
I do organic gardening though spring till fall. In colder weather I switch to indoor Hydroponic gardening. I grow miniature fruit trees and have recently learned how to grow rose bushes from seed.
Timeline
Deli Clerk
Wartons Market
08.2023 - Current
Small Business Owner
Froggy's Ceramics
03.2017 - 06.2023
School Bus Driver
Twin Rivers Unified School District
04.2007 - 05.2017
School Bus Driver
Rio Linda Unified School District
08.2006 - 04.2007
Deli Clerk
Safeway
01.2006 - 08.2006
Assembly Line Worker
Addeco
01.1999 - 01.2000
Assembly Line Production Worker
Volt Services Group
01.1996 - 01.2007
High School Diploma -
Sacramento Job Corps Center
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