- Outdoor Recreation
- Watching Movies and TV Shows
- Youth Development Programs
- Gardening
- Baking
- Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration
- DIY and Home Improvement
- Cooking
- Team Sports
- Crafting and DIY Projects
- Music
- Volunteering with youth sports programs as a team manager
- Reading
Kristin Shields
Arden Hills
Summary
Dedicated administrative professional with strong customer service skills. Known for effective scheduling and problem-solving abilities, contributing to streamlined office operations and enhanced client satisfaction.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Advanced Graphix
Vadnais Heights, MN 55110
10.2022 - 04.2026
- Coordinated schedules and meetings for executives, optimizing time management and resource allocation.
- Managed correspondence and communication, ensuring timely responses to client inquiries.
- Developed and maintained filing systems, enhancing document retrieval efficiency.
- Assisted in preparing reports and presentations, ensuring accuracy of data and information.
- Supported event planning and logistics, facilitating successful company initiatives and team-building activities.
- Delivered excellent customer service through prompt responses to client inquiries, addressing concerns effectively, and building strong relationships.
- Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
- Organized office events such as holiday parties or team-building activities, promoting a positive company culture and boosting employee morale.
- Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
Preschool Teacher
Preschool of St. Andrew's
Mahtomedi, MN
10.2021 - 10.2022
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans to foster children's cognitive and social development.
- Created a nurturing classroom environment that promotes emotional well-being and inclusivity.
- Collaborated with parents to support children's learning objectives and address individual needs.
- Assessed and documented children's progress through observations and assessments, ensuring accurate records.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
- Evaluated student performance regularly through observation, assessment tools, and parent-teacher conferences to ensure academic growth was being achieved consistently across all areas of development.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Increased parent involvement by effectively communicating with families about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and student progress reports.
- Enhanced children's social skills by organizing group activities that encouraged collaboration and communication.
Catering Manager
Lucky's 13
Plymouth, MN
12.2017 - 03.2020
- Coordinated large-scale catering events, ensuring seamless execution and client satisfaction.
- Developed and maintained relationships with vendors to enhance menu offerings and service quality.
- Trained and mentored staff on catering procedures, fostering a collaborative team environment.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, reducing waste and optimizing resource allocation.
- Hired and trained both permanent and temporary staff members.
- Handled catering scheduling, ordered food and planned events.
- Managed high-quality food preparation and presentation, ensuring consistent client satisfaction.
- Met with clients to outline desired goals and prepared quotes for overall catering costs.
- Enhanced event satisfaction by planning and executing memorable catering experiences for clients.
- Developed comprehensive event proposals that clearly outlined deliverables, timelines, budget requirements based on client input.
- Worked with chefs to plan menus according to client needs and budgets.
- Collaborated with clients to create customized menus tailored to their specific preferences and needs.
Assistant Store Manager
Dry Goods
Edina, MN
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Led team in achieving sales goals through effective training and performance management.
- Developed staff schedules to optimize coverage and enhance customer service.
- Implemented inventory management procedures to reduce shrinkage and improve stock accuracy.
- Analyzed sales reports to identify trends and inform strategic merchandising decisions.
- Enhanced customer experience by resolving issues promptly and effectively addressing feedback.
- Mentored new employees on operational standards and best practices for store performance.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop promotional strategies aligning with brand goals.
- Managed cash registers efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions, balancing drawers daily, and minimizing discrepancies.
- Trained staff on point-of-sale systems, improving transaction efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Enhanced store appearance for increased sales by maintaining cleanliness and implementing strategic merchandise displays.
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Supervised and evaluated staff to help improve skills, achieve daily objectives, and attain advancement.
- Created and maintained safe and secure work environments for employees.
- Processed payments for credit and debit cards and returned proper change for cash transactions.
Education
No Degree - Business Management
Century College
White Bear Lake, MNNo Degree - Business And Communications
University of Minnesota Duluth
DuluthHigh School Diploma -
White Bear Lake High School
White Bear Lake, MNSkills
- Customer service
- Data entry
- Computer skills
- Office administration
- Administrative support
- Time management
- Customer and client relations
- Strong problem solver
- Scheduling and calendar management
- Dedicated team player
- Appointment scheduling
- Professional and mature
Certification
Minnesota Food Certification
HR Certification in Minnesota
Interests
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Advanced Graphix
10.2022 - 04.2026
Preschool Teacher
Preschool of St. Andrew's
10.2021 - 10.2022
Catering Manager
Lucky's 13
12.2017 - 03.2020
Assistant Store Manager
Dry Goods
01.2016 - 12.2016
No Degree - Business Management
Century College
No Degree - Business And Communications
University of Minnesota Duluth
High School Diploma -
White Bear Lake High School