Kimberly D Klein
Mankato,MN
Summary
Motivated prospective employee with exceptional leadership, communication, and management skills. Proven ability, through many life experiences, to work with others from different backgrounds and cultures. Able to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently. Team player. Recognized for always having a positive attitude and taking a proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues before becoming unmanageable.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandiser and Sales Representative
Crackerjack Merchandizing and L&R Distributors
06.2020 - 08.2024
- Inspected shipments of merchandise for quality and properly displayed products in cosmetic section for over 20 Hy-Vee stores as Sales Rep.
- Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on Hy-Vee sales floor; ordered more products when needed.
- During reset season, travelled to over 200 other L&R accounts in other states, to remove damaged, not-in-set and discontinued items from cosmetic and general merchandise displays; then added in new products
- Completed efficient store resets and set builds. Updated pricing and graphics to complete product displays to intrigue and educate customers.
Full-time Employee
Hilltop Hy-Vee
08.2009 - 06.2020
- Held variety of positions: Cashier, Night stocker, Central Pay Station, and Product Data Specialist.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with diverse co-workers and customers.
- Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working in different store settings.
Paraprofessional
Minnesota Lake Elementary / Good Thunder Elementary
09.2008 - 05.2011
- Special Education para for three school years; primarily did one on one support, daily.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional, cognitive, and physical disabilities.
- Reported on student progress, behavior, and social skills to lead Special Ed. teachers and parents.
K-12 Substitute Teacher
School Districts of: Lyle, Austin, Glenville-Emmons & Southland (Adams Elementary)
09.2000 - 05.2008
- Followed current day-to-day classroom management and discipline rules to maintain consistent classroom environments and schedules.
- Followed lesson plans, for 25 to 30 students, designed by absent teachers.
- Developed lesson plans to align with grade-level curriculum guidelines and objectives.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Group Home Manager
Developmental Systems, Inc. (D.S.I.)
11.1996 - 05.1997
- Supervised four hired staff; which I initially interviewed, evaluated their qualities, and determined their abilities; to work in a home with five severely developmentally and physically disabled women.
- Responsible for daily data collection of individual client’s programs; completed accurate and timely month end summaries with data collected.
- Communicated, orally and written, with caseworkers, guardians, medical staff, D.S.I. staff, and families of clients.
- Helped staff with daily cares of clients.
- Scheduled necessary appointments and helped transport clients in company van.
- Oversaw home inventory of supplies and groceries by tracking use and placing new orders.
Resource Counselor
Cenneidigh, Inc.
07.1996 - 09.1996
- Helped support the daily needs of 15 developmentally disabled adults under long term care in a group home.
- Assisted clients with their daily personal hygiene management, meal making, feeding, and various daily activities involving ambulation/exercise.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Mark’s Lutheran Home
04.1995 - 08.1995
- Monitored 15 to 20 residents during overnight shift. Recorded patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and heart rate.
- Enabled residents to maintain self dignity and privacy, while assisting them with personal care needs through the night and early morning.
Home Health Personal Care Aide
Don and Lorraine Hardy
06.1992 - 10.1992
- Lived with elderly, handicapped couple.
- Followed daily schedule: tended to couple's individual personal care routines, cooked meals, cleaned house, went grocery shopping and spent quality personal time with them.
- Documented daily vitals, behaviors, and medications in their individual medical logs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Family Studies / Concentration: Social Work
St. Olaf College
Northfield, MN05-1994
High School Diploma -
Austin High School
Austin, MN06-1989
Skills
- Teaching motivational and goal orientated techniques
- Resume writing and Interview Coaching
- Can teach job search strategies based on abilities and knowledge
- Excellent communication skills as a liaison and advocate for clients
- Implementing necessary skill building and development through reviewing documentation of client's on-going job participation data
- Highly motivated to help others succeed, in spite of any personal challenges or disabilities
Timeline
Merchandiser and Sales Representative
Crackerjack Merchandizing and L&R Distributors
06.2020 - 08.2024
Full-time Employee
Hilltop Hy-Vee
08.2009 - 06.2020
Paraprofessional
Minnesota Lake Elementary / Good Thunder Elementary
09.2008 - 05.2011
K-12 Substitute Teacher
School Districts of: Lyle, Austin, Glenville-Emmons & Southland (Adams Elementary)
09.2000 - 05.2008
Group Home Manager
Developmental Systems, Inc. (D.S.I.)
11.1996 - 05.1997
Resource Counselor
Cenneidigh, Inc.
07.1996 - 09.1996
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. Mark’s Lutheran Home
04.1995 - 08.1995
Home Health Personal Care Aide
Don and Lorraine Hardy
06.1992 - 10.1992
Bachelor of Arts - Family Studies / Concentration: Social Work
St. Olaf College
High School Diploma -
Austin High School
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