Overview
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Education
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Kelsi Vanderlaan

West Valley

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Shelter Advocate

YWCA
Salt Lake City
07.2024 - Current

In a crisis-response role within a domestic violence shelter, provide trauma-informed care and critical support to residents navigating abuse recovery and housing instability.

  • Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all residents within the shelter environment.
  • Conduct intake interviews, assess eligibility, and assist with onboarding for new program participants.
  • Provide a compassionate, supportive space to discuss experiences with abuse, sexual violence, and gender-related issues in a confidential manner.
  • Educate individuals on the dynamics of domestic violence and available services through the YWCA and partner agencies.
  • Respond to crisis hotline calls across all shifts, developing safety plans and offering referrals and community resources.
  • Support residents on the floor with basic needs, service navigation, and both emotional and physical assistance.

Operations Support Specialist

Bionano Laboratories
Salt Lake City
10.2021 - 12.2023

Position ended due to Salt Lake City location closure.

Served as a key member of the operations team, overseeing high-volume data processing and logistics coordination for genetic test kits and medical documentation.

  • Performed high-volume data entry by cataloging and processing kits and provider orders.
  • Ensured accuracy of patient information before forwarding to the lab, resolving discrepancies efficiently.
  • Created shipping labels and prepared necessary shipment materials, maintaining timely logistics.
  • Scanned, sorted, and processed incoming correspondence including faxes and physical mail.
  • Communicated regularly with the clinical and lab teams via email and Teams to coordinate sample processing.

Office Clerk / Title Clerk

Jerry Seiner Buick GMC
Salt Lake City
01.2021 - 10.2021

Managed vehicle title processing and legal compliance while supporting the dealership’s financial and administrative operations.

  • Handled legal documentation and title processing for vehicle transfers, ensuring DMV compliance.
  • Managed the issuance and tracking of checks for wholesale vehicle sales.
  • Entered car deal data and maintained detailed records using Excel spreadsheets.
  • Ensured precision in data entry and financial transactions for internal records.

Full-Time Operator

Jerry Seiner Buick GMC
Salt Lake City
01.2018 - 01.2021

Oversaw daily payment processing and inventory verification while supporting dealership operations and training new team members.

  • Processed daily deposits and maintained accurate records of incoming payments.
  • Entered customer and vehicle purchase data into internal systems.
  • Verified batch approvals and inventory pricing for new vehicles.
  • Provided training to newly hired part-time operators on procedures and payment handling.

Part-Time Operator

Jerry Seiner Buick GMC
Salt Lake City
01.2014 - 01.2018

Assisted front office and service teams with financial processing and customer service support during high-traffic hours.

  • Provided support in the service department by managing customer payments and transactions.
  • Filed and organized service and parts invoices, matching them with daily Excel entries.
  • Answered incoming calls and supported front desk operations.

Education

Diploma -

Taylorsville High School
Taylorsville
06.2015

Skills

  • Trauma-Informed Care
  • Crisis Management
  • Safety Planning
  • Data Entry
  • Document Management
  • Payment Processing
  • Transaction Processing
  • Microsoft Office
  • Excel Proficiency
  • Salesforce CRM
  • Title Documentation
  • Legal Compliance
  • Customer Service
  • Communication
  • Organizational & Time Management
  • Detail-Oriented

Timeline

Shelter Advocate

YWCA
07.2024 - Current

Operations Support Specialist

Bionano Laboratories
10.2021 - 12.2023

Office Clerk / Title Clerk

Jerry Seiner Buick GMC
01.2021 - 10.2021

Full-Time Operator

Jerry Seiner Buick GMC
01.2018 - 01.2021

Part-Time Operator

Jerry Seiner Buick GMC
01.2014 - 01.2018

Diploma -

Taylorsville High School
Kelsi Vanderlaan