Kimberly Upchurch
Paris,TN
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Service Worker
Henry County Board Of Education
Paris, TN
01.2013 - Current
- Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or accuracy.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Supported team members during peak hours, ensuring smooth operations and minimal wait times for customers.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Maintained safety standards by properly handling food and adhering to sanitation guidelines.
- Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company.
Sewing Machine Operator
Custom Interiors And Supplies
Paris, TN
01.2011 - 08.2011
- Maintained an organized work area, ensuring efficient access to tools, materials, and supplies for optimal productivity.
- Produced high-quality garments through careful monitoring of stitch quality and consistency.
- Supported performance targets by maintaining clean and neat work areas.
- Operated sewing machines to join, reinforce, or decorate products and performed hand stitching for smaller projects.
- Tended to machines, troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained.
- Followed sewing instructions and inspected quality of finished pieces to exceed customer expectations.
Preschool Teacher
Camouflage Kids, LLC
Paris, TN
03.2008 - 10.2010
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
- Strengthened communication skills among preschoolers through daily dialogue practice during circle time sessions.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
Line Operator
Jakel, Incorporated
Murray, KY
02.1998 - 10.2005
- Loaded and unloaded product on and off conveyor line by routinely lifting up to Number pounds.
- Communicated effectively with team members across departments for seamless coordination during shift transitions and critical operations updates.
- Provided timely feedback to supervisors regarding any potential issues or areas for improvement in the production process.
- Followed job order for product specifications, dimensions, tolerances, and sequence of operations.
- Followed best manufacturing practices for operation of production equipment.
- Demonstrated adaptability when assigned to different lines or roles within the facility based on changing business needs or staffing requirements.
- Calibrated and adjusted equipment to achieve quality production.
- Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
- Maintained high-quality standards by performing regular quality checks on products throughout the production process.
- Used tools such as calipers, micrometers and protractors in alignment with best practices.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
Education
Certificate - Early Childhood Education
Tennessee Technology Center of Paris
Paris, TN04.2008
Diploma
Palmersville High School
Palmersville Tennessee 05.1991
Skills
- Multitasking
- Positive Attitude
- Strong Work Ethic
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Strong Communication Skills
- Productivity and Efficiency
- Safe Food Handling
- Food safety knowledge
- Food Preparation
- Food and Safety Standards
- Heavy Lifting Capacity
Timeline
Food Service Worker
Henry County Board Of Education
01.2013 - Current
Sewing Machine Operator
Custom Interiors And Supplies
01.2011 - 08.2011
Preschool Teacher
Camouflage Kids, LLC
03.2008 - 10.2010
Line Operator
Jakel, Incorporated
02.1998 - 10.2005
Certificate - Early Childhood Education
Tennessee Technology Center of Paris
Diploma
Palmersville High School