Kristi Carpenter
Wasilla,AK
Summary
Dedicated professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organization. Hardworking team player with expertise in completing various clerical tasks and offering staff support. Responsible, punctual and productive professional when working with little to no supervision. Experienced in fast-paced work settings.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Homeschool Program
Classical Conversations
06.2020 - Current
- Overseeing high-performing tutors by providing mentorship, guidance, and training.
- Enhancing team collaboration through regular communication, and goal setting.
- Working closely with organizational leadership to guide operational strategy.
- Managing homeschool schedules effectively, balancing extracurricular activities with academic requirements for well-rounded development.
- Adapting teaching methods and lesson plans to changing student needs.
- Fostering a positive learning environment, promoting open communication and active participation among parents.
- Maintaining bookkeeping, databases and records for program.
Therapeutic Foster Parent
Office Of Children Services
08.2009 - 05.2020
- Managed challenging behavior through crisis intervention techniques while maintaining a calm demeanor under pressure situations.
- Provided emotional support to children during difficult times, offering a compassionate ear and guidance when needed.
- Promoted positive behaviors through reinforcement strategies, contributing to the overall well-being of children in my care.
- Facilitated smooth transitions for children entering or leaving my care by communicating effectively with relevant parties involved in placement decisions.
- Collaborated with treatment teams to develop and implement individualized care plans for each child.
- Mentored new therapeutic foster parents entering the field, sharing insights from personal experience to help them succeed in their roles.
- Developed strong relationships with biological families to support reunification efforts when appropriate.
Supervisor of Cafe
Take 5
02.2006 - 07.2010
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
- Managed daily operations to ensure a high level of efficiency, consistency, and quality in both food and service.
- Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.
- Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.
- Optimized labor costs by closely monitoring schedules, adjusting staffing levels according to business needs, and employing cross-training strategies.
- Effectively managed payroll and timekeeping, and paperwork for new hires and terminations.
- Quickly identified problem situations and skillfully resolved incidents to satisfaction of involved parties.
Medical Assistant
Advanced Pain Clinic
04.2004 - 05.2005
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
Receptionist
Tanana Valley Clinic
09.2002 - 04.2004
- Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing.
- Helped patients complete necessary medical forms and documentation.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of patient information, adhering to HIPAA regulations and medical office policies.
- Managed high call volumes, directing calls to appropriate departments while maintaining a polite and professional demeanor.
- Managed multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted patients.
- Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
- Supported office staff and operational requirements with administrative tasks.
- Obtained payments from patients and scanned identification and insurance cards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lighthouse Christian Academy
Fairbanks, AKSkills
- Charismatic Leader
- Organization and prioritization
- Adaptable
- Problem-Solving
- Reliable and Responsible
- Extremely quick learner
Additional Information
I have taken and passed Medical Terminology as well as Anatomy and Physiology at UAF. I have a passion for medical science and hope to one day have a degree in that area.
Timeline
Director of Homeschool Program
Classical Conversations
06.2020 - Current
Therapeutic Foster Parent
Office Of Children Services
08.2009 - 05.2020
Supervisor of Cafe
Take 5
02.2006 - 07.2010
Medical Assistant
Advanced Pain Clinic
04.2004 - 05.2005
Receptionist
Tanana Valley Clinic
09.2002 - 04.2004
High School Diploma -
Lighthouse Christian Academy
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