KHRYSTYNA BODNAR
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
A versatile background spanning education, healthcare, finance, retail, and hospitality. Skillfully tailored lessons as a tutor, offered compassionate care as a home health aid, and provided tailored financial solutions. Excelled in roles from store management to sales, showcasing adaptability, customer focus, and operational finesse. Adept at problem-solving and delivering excellence across diverse environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Private and Homeschooling Tutor
Self Employed Web
08.2019 - Current
- Experienced and dedicated private tutor with a strong background in education and a passion for fostering academic growth
- Skilled in providing individualized instruction to students, cultivating adaptability, and tailoring teaching approaches to meet diverse learning needs
- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions for students of various grade levels, focusing on subjects including Mathematics, English, and Science
- Developed tailored study plans and learning strategies to address individual learning styles and academic challenges
- Achieved measurable improvements in students' performance, resulting in grade advancements and increased test scores
- Fostered a positive and supportive learning environment, building rapport with students and instilling confidence in their abilities
- Provided personalized education to a homeschooled child, offering comprehensive instruction across multiple subjects
- Designed and implemented a curriculum that aligned with the child's learning goals and interests
- Developed creative and engaging lesson plans, incorporating hands-on activities to enhance learning experiences
- Maintained regular communication with the child's parents to track progress and address any concerns promptly
- Additional Information: Conducted workshops and seminars during college, enhancing presentation and communication skills.
Home Health Care Provider
Good Care Agency
Brooklyn, United States
08.2021 - 07.2023
- Tutored students in college, bolstering subject knowledge and further refining teaching techniques
- Fluent in Ukrainian, Russian, enabling effective communication with diverse student backgrounds
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions
- Completed household management tasks for clients within private home settings
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces and purchasing supplies
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members
- Acted as resource for field staff, referral sources, physicians, patients and families for clinical issues and concerns
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition
- Provided assistance to clients by handling household cleaning duties, managing schedules and transporting to and from medical appointments.
Financial Services Representative
Touro College
Brooklyn, United States
11.2019 - 07.2023
- Worked with clients to develop financial planning strategies and solutions through evaluation of finances
- Built and deepened productive relationships with prospective and competitive customers to drive sustained growth
- Educated clients on various financial matters and provided professional recommendations on investment opportunities, products and services based on each clients' individual needs
- Helped individuals and families build and execute wealth management strategies based on unique goals and objectives
- Worked with clients to support understanding of rationale and details of financial strategies
- Performed due diligence and valuation processes
- Recruited, trained and mentored junior financial and support staff to generate ideas, share knowledge and commit to building successful company
- Guided clients through compiling important financial histories and documentation for evaluation
- Prepared and hosted data room while coordinating legal and advisory teams and facilitating due diligence processes.
Private Home Health Care Provider, Five Star Home Health Care
Brooklyn, United States
02.2019 - 09.2020
- Acted as resource for field staff, referral sources, physicians, patients and families for clinical issues and concerns
- Completed household management tasks for clients within private home settings
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions
- Provided assistance to clients by handling household cleaning duties, managing schedules and transporting to and from medical appointments
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support
- Administered medication as directed by physician
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals
- Managed operations and staffing to meet key performance indicators for patient and customer satisfaction and quality care.
Store Manager's Assistant
Rite-Aid Pharmacy
Brooklyn, United States
03.2018 - 01.2019
- Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities
- Responded to customer concerns, working with manager to significantly raise customer satisfaction ratings
- Supervised and evaluated staff, enabling them to improve skills, achieve daily objectives and attain advancement
- Processed payments for credit and debit cards and returned proper change for cash transactions
- Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions
- Promoted professional growth and facilitated talent development of each associate to drive performance excellence
- Walked through store areas every hour to identify and proactively resolve issues negatively impacting operations
- Verified inventory counts remained within monthly tolerance levels and compiled financial data in compliance with budget
- Attained expert level of product knowledge, becoming go-to person for major sales and vendor negotiations
- Reviewed sales and gross profit reports to determine options for increasing market growth
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
Sales Associate
Pj's Parfume Inc
Brooklyn, United States
01.2017 - 02.2018
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites
- Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services
- Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products
- Maintained customer satisfaction with quick and professional handling of product returns
- Processed product returns and assisted customers with other selections
- Boosted sales by conferring with customers to evaluate purchase requirements and recommend best-fit company offerings
- Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training
- Applied security and loss prevention training toward recognizing risks and reducing store theft.
Restaurant Waitress
Korchma Taras Bulba Soho
New York, NY
05.2015 - 03.2017
- Maintained detailed knowledge of specials and currently available items to provide guests with informative menu descriptions
- Participated in dining room sidework such as refilling condiment bottles, preparing menus and arranging silverware packages
- Performed dining room sanitation tasks such as spill cleanup, table sterilization and removal of apparent waste or refuse
- Sustained calm and congenial manners during communications with angry guests, directing disgruntled clients to appropriate managers
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns
- Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing and cash management practices
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items
- Checked identification for minimum age for sale of alcoholic beverages
- Noted special patron requests and followed up with kitchen to confirm delivery
- Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers
- Supervised restocking of salad bar and buffet for lunch and dinner service.
Inventory Control Specialist
Modell's Sporting Goods
Brooklyn, United States
10.2014 - 06.2016
- Audited and corrected discrepancies in inventory numbers
- Completed physical inventory counts each month
- Recorded information, shortages and discrepancies to keep records current and accurate
- Completed daily cycle counts to maintain accuracy of records
- Unloaded shipments, reviewed merchandise and tracked paperwork
- Kept merchandise moving smoothly and accurately from stockroom to sales floor
- Worked with supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances
- Used equipment like forklifts and pallet jacks to move inventory
- Received, sorted and processed damaged goods with vendors or manufacturers
- Checked prices and calculated totals for accurate invoice processing.
Sales Associate
Modell's Sporting Goods
Brooklyn, United States
10.2014 - 06.2016
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new and potential customers
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites
- Answered customer questions regarding sizing, accessories and proper care for merchandise
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging
- Maintained customer satisfaction with quick and professional handling of product returns
- Maintained records related to sales, returns and inventory availability
- Worked alongside retail representatives to enhance product presentations and advertising collateral
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Touro University
06.2023
Associate of Science - Biology
College of Staten Island of The City University of New York
05.2019
High School Diploma -
Fort Hamilton High School
06.2018
Skills
- Adaptive Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Effective Communication
- Patience and Empathy
- Problem Solving
- Progress Assessment
- Subject Expertise
- Adaptability
- Time Management
- Technology Integration
- Motivational Mentorship
- Collaboration
- Feedback and Improvement
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Organization
- Confidentiality
Languages
- Ukrainian
- English
- Russian
Timeline
Home Health Care Provider
Good Care Agency
08.2021 - 07.2023
Financial Services Representative
Touro College
11.2019 - 07.2023
Private and Homeschooling Tutor
Self Employed Web
08.2019 - Current
Private Home Health Care Provider, Five Star Home Health Care
02.2019 - 09.2020
Store Manager's Assistant
Rite-Aid Pharmacy
03.2018 - 01.2019
Sales Associate
Pj's Parfume Inc
01.2017 - 02.2018
Restaurant Waitress
Korchma Taras Bulba Soho
05.2015 - 03.2017
Inventory Control Specialist
Modell's Sporting Goods
10.2014 - 06.2016
Sales Associate
Modell's Sporting Goods
10.2014 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Touro University
Associate of Science - Biology
College of Staten Island of The City University of New York
High School Diploma -
Fort Hamilton High School
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