Kirsten Van Alst
Imagine More
Fort Collins,CO
1
Certification
11
Years of experience
Independent, reliable and motivated worker with experience in a variety of environments. Customer focused mindset obtained over years of experience. Looking for a challenging position to grow my skill set and value within a company.
Work History
Warehouse Manager
3 Years 1 Month- Operated daily shipping, receiving, packing, and dispatch of products to ensure timely delivery.
- Audited and reported inventory to maintain accurate stock levels and support operational efficiency.
- Efficiency - establish warehouse practices and protocols to achieve efficient warehouse
- Managed warehouse associates, monitored workflow, and ensured safe use of equipment to uphold compliance standards.
- Streamlined processes to enhance warehouse efficiency - establish warehouse practices and protocols to achieve efficient warehouse
Resident Assistant (RA)
5 Years 5 Months- Resident Assistant
- Served the needs of patients living in a long-term care facility including memory care.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and laundry.
- Assisted residents with physical mobility to enhance their independence and quality of life. and social and recreational activities
Activities Assistant
2 Years 3 Months- Assisted in planning and organizing various activities for residents.
- Collaborating with the activity coordinator to schedule, plan and produce events for the residents
- Collaborated with activity coordinator to schedule, plan, and produce engaging events for residents
- Developed activities that provided various forms of stimulation, focusing on mental, physical, social, and emotional engagement.
- Developed and adhered to event budgets to ensure cost-effective planning
Merchandising Specialist
5 Years 7 Months- Manager- Stephanie Romero 469-386-3553
- Contributed to dynamic work environment.
- Accurately counted extensive inventory.
- Cultivated effective communication skills.
- Advised customers on product purchases to enhance satisfaction and meet their needs.
- Excels in a fast-paced environment.
- Addressed customer complaints and concerns, resolving issues to improve overall experience.
- Knowing our products inside and out so I can answer questions for customers.
- Maintained records of customer interactions and transactions to ensure accurate follow-up and service.
Logstics Specialist/ Customer Service
1 Year 5 Months- Logistics- Cashier- Harbor Freight 11/15/2019 - Current
- Manager- Psyche White 425-890-1725
- Effective problem solving skills
- Maintained high ethical standards in all transactions
- Working in fast pace environment while being able to multitask
- Strong numerical and analytical skills
- Extensive industry knowledge
- Managed inventory levels to align with income projections.
- Collaborated effectively with team members to achieve goals
- Monitored work closely to uphold quality standards
- Ensuring health and safety standards are met
- Leveraged product knowledge to effectively sell memberships.
- Met customer demands in a fast-paced environment.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
1 Year 11 Months- Provided important essential care tasks for residents
- Take patient vital signs
- Took vital signs regularly
- Answer calls for help and observe changes in patient conditions and behaviors
- Assisted residents with daily routines: feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, walking, exercising and ROM exercises
- Supported dietary manager in meal preparation for residents along with dietary manager to prepare meals
- Assisted with wound care
- Aided in lifting residents
- Collect information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses and doctors.
- Recorded resident care
- Performed post-mortem care, if needed
- Dietary aid works along with dietary manager to prepare meals
- Coordinated engaging activities for residents to promote social interaction and mental well-being
- Engaged in various tasks to enhance the quality of life for nursing facility residents
- Supported residents with daily routines, including feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, walking, and exercising, enhancing their quality of life
- Assisted 10 disabled, cancer, hospice and elderly patients daily
Education
High school or equivalent
Skills
NetSuite
Shipping and receiving
Warehouse operations
Inventory and stocking
Inventory management
Delegating work
Hiring and training
Loading and unloading
Problem-solving
Order picking and processing
Employee safety
Safety monitoring
Staff supervision
Mentoring and training
Order fulfillment
Staff management
Customer care
Workflow coordination
Team building and leadership
Quality assurance
Employee scheduling
Shipment tracking
Team collaboration
Warehouse inspections
Relationship building
Distribution and warehousing
Worker supervision
Warehouse operation oversight
Warehouse organization
Daily operations management
Warehouse auditing
Employee team supervision
Logistics
Warehouse Efficiency
Shipping Receiving
Order Picking
RF Scanner
Management
Materials Handling
Freight Experience
Process Optimization
Inventory Management
Management
Team scheduling
Training
Purchasing
Packaging
Analytical thinking
Interpersonal communication
Merchandising
Process Optimization
Order Picking
Certification
CNA, January 2016 to July 2020
Additional information
Exceptional interpersonal skills, works well under pressure, team oriented attitude, performance driven, reliable, positive and ethical. Strong and creative problem solving skills.
Personal Information
- Title: Highly motivated worker seeking to continue building on my skillset.
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Warehouse Manager
Imagine More
09.2023 - CurrentRead More
Resident Assistant (RA)
Collinwood Assisted Living
06.2021 - 11.2026Read More
Activities Assistant
Collinwood Assisted Living
06.2021 - 09.2023Read More
Logstics Specialist/ Customer Service
Harbor Freight Tools
11.2019 - 04.2021Read More
Merchandising Specialist
Nordstrom
11.2017 - 06.2023Read More
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Hallmark Care Center
12.2015 - 11.2017Read More
Independence High School
High school or equivalent
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