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Kaya Hanson

River Falls,WI

Summary

A dedicated, enthusiastic student with a passion for working with children and providing them with needed support. With a proven ability to balance academic commitments and work, I have a wide range of applicable knowledge and services.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Youth Mentor

Aptiv
09.2023 - Current
  • Provided guidance and recommended coping mechanisms for youth with disabilities.
  • Built lasting relationships with youth and parents or guardians.
  • Introduced students to positive and creative outlets such as drawing and poetry.
  • Managed workshops for youth to improve communication skills, teamwork, and cooperation.

Bartender

Swinging Bridge Brewing Company
03.2023 - Current
  • Mixed and served cocktails, beer, and wine in a fast-paced manner while ensuring all guests were taken care of and happy
  • Developed beer, liquor, and wine knowledge to provide guests with the best recommendations
  • Kept the bar area clean and organized so that both customers and coworkers were happy
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.

Intern

Pierce County Sheriffs Office
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Analyzed cases and worked with investigators to understand the steps in solving them
  • Managed a classroom while teaching a criminal justice class to a group of middle school students
  • Worked in a fast-paced, team environment while training with the SWAT team
  • Met with teachers, counselors, and principals to prepare the DARE program for the coming year

Server

Juniors Restaurant and Taphouse
08.2017 - 08.2023
  • Served customers food and beverages in a friendly manner to ensure all guests had a positive experience
  • Provided food and beverage recommendations based on guest interests and developed an in-depth knowledge of the menu to upsell certain items
  • Built connections with many customers and staff
  • Trained in many new waitstaff and made sure they had a good knowledge base and were setup to be successful
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.

Education

Bachelor of Science - PSYCHOLOGY, At-Risk Child And Youth Care

University of Wisconsin - La Crosse
La Crosse, WI
05.2024

Associate of Science - Business Management

Chippewa Valley Technical College
River Falls, WI
05.2021

High School Diploma -

River Falls High School
River Falls, WI
05.2021

Skills

  • Child Programs
  • Reflective Listening
  • Youth Advocacy
  • Customer Service
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Active Listening

Timeline

Youth Mentor

Aptiv
09.2023 - Current

Intern

Pierce County Sheriffs Office
05.2023 - 08.2023

Bartender

Swinging Bridge Brewing Company
03.2023 - Current

Server

Juniors Restaurant and Taphouse
08.2017 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Science - PSYCHOLOGY, At-Risk Child And Youth Care

University of Wisconsin - La Crosse

Associate of Science - Business Management

Chippewa Valley Technical College

High School Diploma -

River Falls High School
Kaya Hanson