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Kristian Henderson

AK

Summary

Experienced childcare provider looking to build meaningful and long lasting relationships with families, teachers, and children. I have 5 years of childcare experience with kids from ages 8 weeks to 10 years of age. I have experience with kids who have autism, speech delay, down syndrome, and other learning disabilities. I have experience with food prep, handling breast milk, formula, and food prep for kids with allergies. I have planned fun and interactive activities from the curriculum to make sure I keep every childs needs in mind to make sure our classroom is an inclusive environment. I have experience with properly disposing of bodily fluids, keeping hazardous chemicals away from the children, sanitizing toys, and other areas in the classroom. I do my best to make sure the children are clean and have washed their hands in between daily transitions. I want to be someone that has an impact on the lives of the kids in my center, my room, as well as their parents, and my coworkers.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Donor Services Technician

Blood Bank Of Alaska
Anchorage, AK, AK
11.2024 - Current
  • Offered snacks and beverages to blood and plasma donors to maintain proper sugar levels.
  • Screened prospective donors by conducting interviews, obtaining medical histories, and measuring vital signs.
  • Developed strategies to increase donor engagement and retention levels.
  • Coordinated workflow based on stat, schedule, or outpatient needs.
  • Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date and patient name.
  • Provided customer service support via email, telephone, or face-to-face interactions as needed.
  • Used heel and finger stick methods to obtain blood from capillaries.
  • Implemented best practices for managing donor relationships across multiple channels.
  • Prepared patients for examination by properly draping patients, obtaining vital signs, verifying referrals and taking detailed health history.
  • Interacted with patients to gather and record data prior to blood draws.
  • Responded to donor inquiries and requests in a timely manner.
  • Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures, and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
  • Assessed donor vital signs during and after procedures to check for fatigue or dizziness.
  • Checked hemoglobin levels of individuals prior to blood donation.
  • Identified best veins for intravenous lines and blood draws, avoiding unnecessary pokes.
  • Entered donor data into the database accurately and efficiently.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
  • Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
  • Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.
  • Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
  • Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
  • Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.

House Cleaner

Self Employed Web
Anchorage, AK, AK
06.2023 - 10.2023
  • Marketed cleaning services to grow customer base, offering client referral discounts, coupons and holiday promotions.
  • Moved beds, sofas and small furniture to wipe down baseboards and remove dust and dirt from hard-to-reach areas.
  • Maintained well-stocked and well-organized service carts to support efficient and timely cleaning services.
  • Used proper chemicals and cleaning materials to optimal dilution and cleaned specific surfaces followed client requests.
  • Employed deep-cleaning techniques for areas in need of additional sanitation.
  • Cleaned bathrooms including toilets, showers and bathtubs, sinks and countertops.
  • Maintained clean floors throughout property by sweeping, scrubbing and waxing.
  • Cleaned homes following specific and detailed protocols and requests.
  • Cleansed kitchen appliances such as microwaves, stoves, dishwashers.
  • Used natural cleaning products where possible and followed product recommendations to maintain client safety.
  • Swept, mopped, vacuumed and polished floors of all types.
  • Transported trash bags to designated outdoor receptacles for disposal.
  • Emptied wastebaskets and replaced liners.
  • Polished metal fixtures in kitchen and bathroom areas.

Lead Preschool Teacher

Joan’s Preschool
Eagle River, Alas
02.2023 - 05.2023
  • Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
  • Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
  • Created safe, environment for children through implementation of appropriate activity and discipline.
  • Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
  • Met with parents and guardians to discuss students' progress and areas requiring improvement.
  • Communicated regularly with parents regarding student progress, behavioral issues or any other concerns they may have had about their child's well-being.
  • Ensured compliance with all state regulations related to preschool education standards.
  • Organized and maintained a safe learning environment for children, including supervision of indoor and outdoor playtime.
  • Created and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum addressing learning styles.
  • Identified children in need of extra support for emotional, health-related or developmental concerns and conceived improvement strategies.
  • Established indoor and outdoor safe play environments for toddler-age children.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
  • Promoted good behaviors by using positive reinforcement methods with children.
  • Read stories to children and taught painting, drawing, and crafts.

Seasonal Worker

Old Navy
Anchorage, AK
12.2022 - 02.2023
  • Cleaned, organized, and maintained backroom storage areas.
  • Trained new employees on store policies and procedures.
  • Performed price changes as directed by supervisor.
  • Communicated effectively with other staff members about customer needs.
  • Monitored stock levels and reported low inventory levels to management team.
  • Assisted shoppers in locating desired items within the store.
  • Stocked shelves with incoming inventory items.
  • Processed returns and exchanges according to company policy.
  • Organized merchandise displays on the sales floor.
  • Contributed to team efforts by accomplishing related tasks as needed.
  • Sorted merchandise into appropriate departments for display or sale.

Barista

Cabo Coffee
Anchorage, AK, AK
08.2022 - 10.2022
  • Maintained clean and organized workspace, enabling coworkers to locate resources and product.
  • Participated in coffee tasting and evaluation to enhance product knowledge and menu development.
  • Assisted in the preparation of baked goods including muffins, cookies, scones, cakes.

Retail Sales Associate

Bath & Body Works
Anchorage, AK
10.2021 - 12.2021
  • Helped customers by answering questions and locating merchandise.
  • Restocked shelves, racks and bins with latest merchandise and changed signage to promote special items.
  • Initiated friendly conversation with customers to determine level of assistance required.
  • Followed company policies, rules and procedures to promote company goals and maintain safety.
  • Monitored sales floor to identify customers in need of assistance and merchandise requiring replenishment.
  • Arranged merchandise for display to highlight new styles, attract customers and enhance sales.
  • Calculated pricing, applied discounts and collected payments to process transactions.
  • Assisted customers by asking open-ended questions to understand needs and suggest suitable merchandise.
  • Used product knowledge to suggest items to match client needs.
  • Maintained friendly, outgoing personality to promote positive work environment and build customer loyalty.
  • Engaged positively with each customer, providing professional and polite support for sales and service needs.
  • Responded to customer questions about products and services.
  • Kept calm and applied strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills to resolve conflicts.
  • Greeted each customer and offered assistance in finding requested items, helping boost customer satisfaction and retention.

Tundra Tykes

KinderCare
Anchorage, AK
07.2021 - 11.2021
  • Sanitized high-touch surfaces, including toys and tables to maintain clean, safe environment.
  • Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments while accounting for dietary needs and restrictions.
  • Assisted children in development of social, communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Used techniques such as positive reinforcement and behavior modeling to instill discipline in children.
  • Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children.
  • Balanced schedules to promote optimal rest, play and educational periods.
  • Discussed developments, behavior and concerns with parents or guardians.
  • Organized and planned age-appropriate reading, crafts and music lessons.
  • Tidied up, washed hands and assisted children in bathroom.
  • Recorded behavior, food and medication dispensing information.
  • Maintained safe, healthy and comfortable childcare environment.
  • Completed daily paperwork for agencies such as Child Protection Services and Resource and Referral Centers.
  • Developed and implemented age-appropriate lesson plans.
  • Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
  • Supervised circle time, free play, outside play and learning and developmental activities.
  • Adhered to all company and state policies and guidelines
  • Regulated children's schedules to balance rest, learning and play.
  • Monitored children's play activities to identify additional learning opportunities or behavioral issues.
  • Planned and implemented age-appropriate activities and lessons
  • Supervised and cared for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old.
  • Assisted with progress evaluations utilizing records and reporting.
  • Handled emergency phone calls calmly and obtained pertinent information with composed approach.

Private Nanny

Private Home
Anchorage, AK
01.2021 - 07.2021

I work from 7:30am-5:30pm, Monday through Friday. I watch a 7- month old little boy. I work for LaTayzha Hamilton (910-850-8979) and Debreco Hamilton (610-672-4841). I've had him since January. I had a lot of experience with newborns prior to getting hired at my current workplace. Here are all of the things I do and am responsible for:

  • Bathed and dressed babies, changed diapers and prepared bottles and feeding equipment.
  • Documented and communicated daily reports outlining each child's daily activities.
  • Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Cut snack foods into bite-sized pieces before serving to young children and monitored closely during snack time to prevent choking.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties, such as preparing nutritious meals, cleaning laundry, tidying bedrooms, dusting and sanitizing play areas.
  • Engaged with children to create nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social and intellectual growth.
  • Cleaned and tidied living room and kitchen after activities to maintain safe spaces.
  • Kept parents' contact information, emergency services phone number and child’s health history on hand in case of emergency situations.
  • Facilitated safe, caring and warm environment for children to stimulate development.

Private Nanny

Private Home
Eagle River, AK
10.2020 - 12.2020

I worked from 2pm-3am, Monday though Thursday. I watched a little boy from when he was 2 months of age until he was 4 months old. I work(ed) for Zoe Weston (907)-232-9867. I still watch him occasionally for his parents. I have been in his life since the day he came home from the hospital though. Here are some of the things I did and was responsible for:

  • Built relationships with and encouraged social development within children by discussing school, friends and favorite activities.
  • Bathed and dressed babies, changed diapers and prepared bottles and feeding equipment.
  • Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
  • Documented and communicated daily reports outlining each child's daily activities.
  • Engaged with children to create nurturing, safe environments to promote emotional, social and intellectual growth.
  • Kept parents' contact information, emergency services phone number and child’s health history on hand in case of emergency situations.
  • Facilitated safe, caring and warm environment for children to stimulate development.
  • Followed routines to foster stability and structure in children's lives while parents were away.

Education

Diploma in Phlebotomy -

Charter College
Anchorage, AK
02.2022

High School Diploma -

Eagle River High School
Eagle River, AK
05.2020

Skills

  • Activities Planning
  • Social integration
  • Behavior modification
  • Small business sales transactions
  • Child psychology knowledge
  • First aid and CPR certified
  • Emotionally supportive
  • Light housekeeping
  • Enrichment activities
  • Multitasking
  • Troubleshooting
  • Reliable and trustworthy

Timeline

Donor Services Technician

Blood Bank Of Alaska
11.2024 - Current

House Cleaner

Self Employed Web
06.2023 - 10.2023

Lead Preschool Teacher

Joan’s Preschool
02.2023 - 05.2023

Seasonal Worker

Old Navy
12.2022 - 02.2023

Barista

Cabo Coffee
08.2022 - 10.2022

Retail Sales Associate

Bath & Body Works
10.2021 - 12.2021

Tundra Tykes

KinderCare
07.2021 - 11.2021

Private Nanny

Private Home
01.2021 - 07.2021

Private Nanny

Private Home
10.2020 - 12.2020

Diploma in Phlebotomy -

Charter College

High School Diploma -

Eagle River High School
Kristian Henderson