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Kennedy King

Rexburg,Idaho

Summary

Single parent to a high energy, enthusiastic learner. Studying Elementary Education and TESOL. Years of experience in customer service, food handling, childcare, and developmental experience.

Detail-oriented, organized and meticulous employee. Works at fast pace to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player ready to contribute to company success.

Dedicated Photographer exhibiting true love for craft, art and science of photography process. Seasoned professional at using camera lenses, controls and composition to capture stunning results. Consistently enhancing creative insight through projects and professional workshops.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Lifestyle Photographer

Self-employed
04.2017 - Current
  • Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
  • Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
  • Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
  • Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
  • Utilized natural and artificial lighting to capture desired images and maintain quality.
  • Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
  • Assisted clients in selecting poses, wardrobe and backgrounds to photograph different looks, concepts and locations.
  • Leveraged camera gear and equipment to express creative vision.
  • Offered image proofs to help clients choose best photos from shoot.
  • Captured stunning images for variety of projects.
  • Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops, and lighting.
  • Assisted clients with creative ideas for photography needs.
  • Utilized various types of camera equipment to capture best possible shots.
  • Customized photography strategies based on intended use and client preferences.
  • Monitored trends in photography to stay current in industry.
  • Generated cost-effective solutions for client's photography needs.
  • Researched new camera equipment and accessories.
  • Trained new photographers in use of camera equipment and editing software.
  • Facilitated printing of images for client's portfolio.

Babysitter

Families In The Community
04.2012 - 02.2023
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Communicated positively with children and guardians.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
  • Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
  • Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
  • Communicated with parents regarding children's progress and development, raising any issues.
  • Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
  • Planned fun outings and educational activities to keep children entertained.
  • Guided school homework and read bedtime stories to support development.
  • Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
  • Established and maintained safe play environment for children.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships.
  • Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
  • Taught children basic life skills, manners and personal hygiene.
  • Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
  • Supervised children engaged in physical activity, learning and social skills with peers.
  • Supervised children on playground to help develop physical and social skills.
  • Developed games and activities using arts and crafts to support learning and verbal skills.
  • Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
  • Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
  • Provided developmentally appropriate activities for children.
  • Organized activities that enhanced children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
  • Worked with parents to develop and implement discipline programs to promote positive behavior.
  • Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
  • Transported children to and from activities using personal or family vehicle.
  • Regularly traveled with family to help with vacation activities and childcare.

Barista

Starbucks, New Vision Cofee
08.2022 - 12.2022
  • Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
  • Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
  • Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
  • Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
  • Listened carefully to customer requests and created personalized, delicious beverages, which improved sales.
  • Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
  • Memorized recipes for specialty coffee beverages and seasonal offerings.
  • Made and served brand-specific café beverages with focus on speed, quality and consistency.

Cashier

Buffalo Wild Wings, BWW
09.2021 - 01.2022
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.

Nanny

Families In The Community
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
  • Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
  • Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
  • Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
  • Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
  • Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
  • Worked with children to enforce safe living habits such as asking for help, crossing street safely and avoiding contact with unsafe objects.
  • Organized different types of activities to enhance physical and intellectual development.
  • Taught children everyday skills and language.
  • Implemented daily routine to maintain structure and stability
  • Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
  • Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments, and issues.
  • Developed creative activities to encourage physical, social and emotional growth.
  • Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
  • Prepared and accompanied children on outings and vacations, supervising playtime and other activities for safety purposes.
  • Planned and guided age-appropriate tasks like reading and crafts

Online English Tutor

Korean Company
03.2021 - 05.2021
  • Developed methods to teach independent study skills to help students excel academically.
  • Applied in-depth understanding of course materials and tutoring tactics to help new students.
  • Varied teaching methods for verbal language instruction by expressing and selecting specific vocabulary clearly.
  • Communicated grammar rules clearly in easiest forms without overwhelming student.
  • Planned and organized lesson plans to meet changing deadlines and requirements.
  • Interacted positively with individuals from different backgrounds, all levels of language experience and with variety of learning disabilities.
  • Established working relationships with students and provided positive role models for academic dedication.
  • Improved students' written and verbal English skills through personalized learning programs.
  • Mentored students in proper punctuation, spelling and sentence structure use.
  • Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
  • Tutored students to develop deeper comprehension of English course materials and better understanding of assignments to improve academic success.
  • Developed student confidence through positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Taught students study techniques and strategies for succeeding on grammar and composition tests.
  • Conducted group tutoring sessions to help students engage active learning and critical thinking skills.
  • Met with students and discussed educational goals and expectations.
  • Leveraged technology and visual aids to engage students and enhance learning.
  • Facilitated small group workshops to build students' communication and presentation skills.

Crew Member

Longboards Beach Fired Pizza
06.2019 - 01.2021
  • Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
  • Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete orders.
  • Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
  • Cleaned and maintained all areas of restaurant to promote clean image.
  • Kept food preparation area, equipment, and utensils clean and sanitary.
  • Assisted other team members to achieve goals.
  • Addressed guest needs, questions, or concerns to create optimum experience onboard.
  • Trained new team members on procedures, customer service, and sales techniques.
  • Prepared products following restaurant, health, and safety standards and procedures.
  • Became familiar with products to answer questions and make suggestions.
  • Operated cash register to ring up final bill and process various forms of payment.
  • Packaged menu items into bags or trays and placed drink orders into carriers.
  • Escalated problems or complaints to relevant supervisor or manager for resolution.
  • Accurately operated cash register to process customer payments.
  • Kept kitchen, counter and dining areas cleaned and sanitized.
  • Performed serving, cleaning and stocking to high standards and provided excellent customer satisfaction.
  • Checked on dining areas frequently to clean up spills, wipe down tables and restock stations.
  • Replenished condiments, beverages, and supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service areas.
  • Properly labeled and stored food and fresh ingredients in cooler or freezer to optimize freshness.
  • Readied customers' take-out orders in secure bags with appropriate amounts of condiments, silverware and napkins.
  • Replenished serving stations with fresh food and cleaned up spills.
  • Prepared recipe ingredients by washing, peeling, cutting, and measuring.
  • Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
  • Loaded food, dishes and utensils on carts and trays to transport from designated food preparation areas to designated tables.
  • Observed customer purchases in line and differentiated between standard portions.
  • Reconciled receipt totals, cash and credit payments to address shortages.
  • Delivered exceptional service as illustrated through multiple positive Yelp reviews.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education, TESOL Emphasis

Brigham Young University Idaho
Rexburg, ID
04.2025

High School Diploma -

Tmcc Magnet High School
Reno, NV
05.2020

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Creative Solutions
  • Advanced Photo Mechanic Expertise
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Set Appointments
  • Administering Social Media Accounts
  • Color Correction
  • Excellent Workflow Management
  • Taking Photographs
  • Landscape Photography
  • Customer Feedback
  • Client Scheduling
  • Lighting and Angles
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Garment Construction
  • Customer Needs Assessments
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Professional Relationships
  • Excellent Customer Service
  • Location Scouting
  • Client Correspondence
  • Contract Preparation
  • Digital Photography
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Early Childhood Development
  • Assignment and Project Coordination
  • Educational Strategies
  • Family Support
  • Effective Team Leader
  • Age-Appropriate Recreational Activities
  • Behavior Management Techniques
  • Event and Activity Planning
  • Housekeeping
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Product Knowledge
  • Cooperative Attitude
  • Security Monitoring
  • Work Task Prioritization
  • POS Systems Operations
  • Wine Expertise
  • Customer Assistance
  • Time Management Skills
  • Customer Relations
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Microsoft Office
  • Cash Management
  • Social Perception
  • Managing Cash Register
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Physical Strength and Stamina
  • Critical Thinking
  • Self Control and Integrity
  • Active Listening

Accomplishments

  • Developing and teaching language skills in English, American Sign Language, German, and French
  • Sole parent to a developmentally advanced child who speaks ASL, German, and English
  • Early Seeker of education, with associate level achievements by nineteen years old
  • Crew member of the month from managing and training others
  • Organizer and executor of a carnival specifically made for kids who have special needs.
  • Planner and executor of a donation of clothes and food to the homeless population.
  • Demonstrator of leadership and teamwork skills as a captain of a basketball team.
  • Performer of tasks such as gardening, trash collecting, and cleaning to help those who couldn't effectively complete them.
  • A member of National Honor Society
  • Blood and plasma donator
  • Flood clean up in small German villages.
  • Cleaning assistance toward a family who lost a young child.
  • Various children and animal management and companionship to parents


Languages

German
Limited Working
French
Limited Working
American Sign Language
Elementary
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Barista

Starbucks, New Vision Cofee
08.2022 - 12.2022

Cashier

Buffalo Wild Wings, BWW
09.2021 - 01.2022

Nanny

Families In The Community
05.2021 - 08.2021

Online English Tutor

Korean Company
03.2021 - 05.2021

Crew Member

Longboards Beach Fired Pizza
06.2019 - 01.2021

Lifestyle Photographer

Self-employed
04.2017 - Current

Babysitter

Families In The Community
04.2012 - 02.2023

Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education, TESOL Emphasis

Brigham Young University Idaho

High School Diploma -

Tmcc Magnet High School

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