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Kirsten Shaffer

Fort Madison,IA

Summary

Hardworking and passionate candidate with strong organizational skills seeking to secure a full-time law enforcement position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in law enforcement and willing to take on added responsibilities to ensure the safety of the community.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender

Railyard Sports Bar/Kinnick South
Fort Madison, IA
02.2021 - Current
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Set up bar for operation, obtained cash bank and stocked service bar.
  • Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
  • Handled simultaneous customer, team and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.

Basketball Coach

Holy Trinity Catholic High School
Fort Madison, IA
11.2019 - Current
  • Directed ambitious practice sessions to boost athletic abilities and teamwork.
  • Implemented exercise programs and training strategies to bolster individual and team performance.
  • Acted as positive role model for team participants and in community.
  • Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
  • Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-court.

Volleyball Coach

Fort Madison Community School District
Fort Madison, IA
08.2019 - Current
  • Prepared athletes for special competitions and tournaments.
  • Implemented exercise programs and training strategies to bolster individual and team performance.
  • Evaluated individual knowledge, skills and strengths and assigned team positions to maximize talent areas.
  • Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
  • Worked individually with players when struggling to enhancer confidence and strengthen court skills.

Program Director and Counselor

Camp Lookout
Montrose, IA
06.2012 - Current
  • Kept accurate records on participants' activity attendance, disciplinary actions and medication usage to improve camper documentation.
  • Led groups of 50 children safely through variety of camp activities weekly.
  • Delivered first aid for accidents and injuries in compliance with established procedures to promote campers' well-being and health.
  • Trained staff members on conducting events and following safety procedures.
  • Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
  • Maintained fun, learning-focused atmosphere by smoothly handling conflicts and developing culture centered around collaboration and personal responsibility.
  • Offered campers and counselors compassionate support for personal and social issues, helping each develop positive skills for dealing with interpersonal conflicts.
  • Supervised all campers and counselors in order to create safe and healthy environment.
  • Improved success of program by making proactive adjustments to operations.
  • Coordinated, implemented and evaluated leadership program and related activities to promote beneficial camper outcomes.

Lifeguard

YMCA
Fort Madison, IA
06.2013 - 08.2020
  • Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
  • Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
  • Checked water readings regularly to keep chemicals at safe levels and avoid potential illnesses among patrons.
  • Saved distressed persons using rescue techniques and equipment.
  • Maximized customer satisfaction by greeting pool patrons with courtesy and resolving issues promptly.
  • Provided valuable swim instruction to patrons of various ages to build confidence, strength, and skills in positive learning environment.

Phlebotomist

Great River Medical Center
West Burlington, United States, United States
12.2018 - 05.2019
  • Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
  • Followed physician orders to correctly administer therapeutic phlebotomy.
  • Reviewed patient records for accuracy and completeness.

Teacher Associate

Fort Madison Community School District
Fort Madison, United States, United States
05.2017 - 06.2017
  • Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
  • Promoted physical, academic and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
  • Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.

Enlisted Soldier

Iowa Army National Guard
Johnston, IA
11.2014 - 11.2016
  • Upheld code of conduct and maintained professionalism in stressful situations.
  • Upheld Army dress and appearance regulations for professional appearance.
  • Maintained required level of proficiency in use of firearms.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Law Enforcement And Justice Administration

Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL
12.2021

Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice

Southeastern Community College
West Burlington, IA
05.2020

No Degree - Kinesiology and Health-Exercise Science, Military Studies, Athletic Coaching and Psychology

Iowa State University
Ames, IA
12.2018

High School Diploma -

Holy Trinity Catholic
Fort Madison, IA
05.2015

Skills

  • Accident and Injury Prevention
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Attention to Detail
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Public Speaking
  • Self-Directed
  • Multitasking and Prioritization
  • Decision Making
  • Enforcing Rules

Timeline

Bartender

Railyard Sports Bar/Kinnick South
02.2021 - Current

Basketball Coach

Holy Trinity Catholic High School
11.2019 - Current

Volleyball Coach

Fort Madison Community School District
08.2019 - Current

Phlebotomist

Great River Medical Center
12.2018 - 05.2019

Teacher Associate

Fort Madison Community School District
05.2017 - 06.2017

Enlisted Soldier

Iowa Army National Guard
11.2014 - 11.2016

Lifeguard

YMCA
06.2013 - 08.2020

Program Director and Counselor

Camp Lookout
06.2012 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Law Enforcement And Justice Administration

Western Illinois University

Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice

Southeastern Community College

No Degree - Kinesiology and Health-Exercise Science, Military Studies, Athletic Coaching and Psychology

Iowa State University

High School Diploma -

Holy Trinity Catholic

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