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Kimberly Kight

Talihina

Summary

I am very dependable, and I will work hard at whatever I am trying to accomplish.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Early Head Start Teacher

Save the Children
Talihina
02.2024 - 06.2025
  • Collaborated with parents to ensure successful transition of students into the program.
  • Assisted with the planning and implementation of individualized lesson plans.
  • Facilitated group activities designed to enhance cognitive, physical, emotional, and social development of students.
  • Implemented behavior management strategies when necessary to maintain a positive learning atmosphere.
  • Participated in professional development activities to stay abreast of current trends in early childhood education.
  • Observed, documented, and reported student progress in areas such as language development, motor skills, and social behavior.

Administrative Assistant/Nursing

Oklahoma Veterans Center
Talihina
01.2017 - 08.2019
  • Greeted visitors and provided general information about the company.
  • Managed office supplies inventory and placed orders when necessary.
  • Coordinated mailings including sorting mail, preparing packages for shipping via courier service or postal service.
  • Organized and maintained filing systems for physical and electronic documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of records.
  • Answered questions from customers regarding products and services offered by the company.
  • Greeted visitors in a professional manner, responding to inquiries and directing them to appropriate personnel.

Cook's Assistant

Oklahoma Veterans Center
Talihina
01.2013 - 01.2017
  • Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
  • Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
  • Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
  • Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
  • Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.

Director

Wave Of The Future Learning Center
Poteau
07.2010 - 11.2012
  • Assessed employee performance against established benchmarks or targets.
  • Directed the organization's daily operations, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with customers by responding promptly to inquiries or complaints.

Assistant Director

Children's Best Advantage
Poteau
01.2007 - 08.2009
  • Monitored staff performance, provided feedback and conducted annual reviews.
  • Coordinated daily operations and managed workflow to enhance productivity.
  • Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.

Administrative Assistant

Carl Albert State College
Poteau
03.2001 - 01.2007
  • Managed office supplies inventory and placed orders when necessary.
  • Provided administrative support to the executive team, including scheduling meetings and managing calendars.
  • Entered data into spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel or other similar programs.
  • Handled confidential documents in an organized fashion according to established protocol.
  • Composed letters, memos, reports, emails, presentations and other written correspondence as required by management staff.

Deli Sales Associate

Walmart
Norman
11.1999 - 01.2001
  • Organized displays of deli items to attract customers' attention.
  • Informed customers about specials or new products available at the deli counter.
  • Greeted customers in a friendly and professional manner.
  • Operated slicers, scales, and other equipment safely and efficiently.
  • Assisted customers with selecting items from the deli counter.

Drive-Thru Cashier

Wendys Fast Food
Norman
01.1998 - 09.1999
  • Kept work area organized during shifts by properly storing utensils, cleaning tools, ingredients.
  • Maintained cleanliness of work area throughout shift.
  • Replenished supplies such as napkins, straws, condiments, trays throughout shift.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a high level of efficiency and accuracy.

Nutrition Service Aide

Oaks Nursing Home
Poteau
07.1994 - 03.1996
  • Restocked condiments such as salt and pepper shakers in a timely manner.
  • Ensured compliance with sanitation regulations when handling food, utensils, and equipment.
  • Responded promptly to customer inquiries or complaints.
  • Assisted in preparing and portioning of meals according to dietary regulations.

Cook

Service America
Fort Smith
06.1992 - 07.1994
  • Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
  • Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.

Education

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education/Business

Carl Albert State College
Poteau, OK
07-2004

Skills

  • Time management
  • Record keeping
  • Customer service
  • Food preparation
  • Food safety
  • Inventory management
  • Kitchen sanitation
  • Conflict resolution
  • Problem solving
  • Communication skills
  • Adaptability
  • Food safety oversight
  • Staff training
  • Dietary restriction support

Timeline

Early Head Start Teacher

Save the Children
02.2024 - 06.2025

Administrative Assistant/Nursing

Oklahoma Veterans Center
01.2017 - 08.2019

Cook's Assistant

Oklahoma Veterans Center
01.2013 - 01.2017

Director

Wave Of The Future Learning Center
07.2010 - 11.2012

Assistant Director

Children's Best Advantage
01.2007 - 08.2009

Administrative Assistant

Carl Albert State College
03.2001 - 01.2007

Deli Sales Associate

Walmart
11.1999 - 01.2001

Drive-Thru Cashier

Wendys Fast Food
01.1998 - 09.1999

Nutrition Service Aide

Oaks Nursing Home
07.1994 - 03.1996

Cook

Service America
06.1992 - 07.1994

Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education/Business

Carl Albert State College
Kimberly Kight