kristina Hutchins
Houston,TX
Summary
Dynamic sales associate with a proven track record at Nordstrom, excelling in customer engagement and cross-functional teamwork. Leveraged critical thinking to enhance shopping experiences and optimize store operations, resulting in increased customer loyalty. Skilled in organizational time strategies and proficient in point-of-sale systems, driving efficiency and satisfaction.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CADD Support
Taylor and Hill
Texas City, TX
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
Sales, Administrative Assistant, Drafter
Bailey Steel
Baytown, TX
- Engaged with clients to provide timely responses to inquiries and effectively resolve issues.
- Assisted in the preparation of project estimates by providing accurate material takeoffs and cost analysis.
- Effectively communicated with clients throughout the design process, ensuring their vision was accurately represented in final drafts.
- Researched and incorporated current codes and regulations into drawings.
- Utilized AutoCAD and other software to create detailed drawings.
- Maintained an organized digital filing system for easy access to essential project documentation, streamlining communication among team members.
- Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
Drafter I/II
Dashiell Corporation
Houston, TX
- Developed detailed technical drawings using AutoCAD software.
- Collaborated with engineers to ensure design accuracy and compliance.
- Prepared and maintained project documentation and specifications.
- Participated in regular meetings with project teams to discuss progress updates, challenges faced, potential solutions, ensuring smooth coordination among all parties involved.
Drafter Intern
CVA
Baytown, TX
- Drafted precise technical drawings and schematics using AutoCAD software.
- Collaborated with engineers to ensure design specifications met project requirements.
- Developed expertise in multiple industry-specific CAD programs, allowing flexibility in working on diverse projects with varying requirements.
- Developed CAD drawings from hand sketches, verbal instructions, and site visits.
- Participated in regular meetings with project teams to discuss progress updates, challenges faced, potential solutions, ensuring smooth coordination among all parties involved.
- Utilized AutoCAD and other software to create detailed drawings.
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
- Developed user guides and instructional materials for internal tools.
- Drafted and revised CAD drawings to meet client specifications.
Quality Control Technician
INOXCVA
Mont Belvieu, TX
- Conducted inspections of incoming materials to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Performed routine tests on products, documenting results for accuracy and traceability.
- Collaborated with production teams to identify and resolve quality issues efficiently.
- Maintained accurate records of all quality control activities, ensuring easy retrieval for audits or management inquiries.
Sales Associate
Nordstrom
Austin, TX
10.2024 - 01.2025
- Evaluated customer needs and provided customized service to improve shopping experience and foster loyalty.
- Monitored and refined visual merchandising practices to optimize customer engagement and shopping experience.
- Facilitated seamless customer checkouts by accurately processing transactions with point-of-sale systems.
- Coordinated efforts with team members to drive daily sales success and optimize store operations.
- Assisted customers in product selection and provided personalized service to enhance shopping experience.
- Maintained visual merchandising standards to ensure attractive and organized displays.
- Processed transactions accurately using point-of-sale systems, ensuring efficient customer checkouts.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily sales goals and improve overall store performance.
- Engaged with customers through effective communication, fostering long-term relationships and repeat business.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
Prep Cook
Nordstrom
Austin, TX
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Managed the preparation of ingredients for daily menu offerings to uphold high standards of freshness and quality.
- Supported maintenance of high kitchen cleanliness and sanitation standards to promote food safety.
- Executed food preparation tasks by operating kitchen equipment with a focus on safety and efficiency.
- Assisted chefs in executing meal service operations to ensure timely delivery.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline prep tasks for efficiency.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Reduced food waste by properly storing ingredients and monitoring expiration dates.
- Operated dishwasher and manually washed dishes to clean all chinaware, silverware, and cooking utensils.
- Supported team to meet strict health and safety standards, resulting in zero violations during tenure.
- Measured, weighed, and mixed appropriate ingredients according to recipe directions.
- Maintained optimal food quality by adhering to strict guidelines for food safety and sanitation.
Supervisor Food Truck Kitchen
Reef Technologies
Austin, TX
06.2021 - 05.2023
- Managed daily operational activities to uphold quality standards and enforce safety protocols.
- Analyzed inventory data and executed restocking strategies to maintain efficient supply levels.
- Analyzed existing processes and implemented improvements that significantly increased team workflow efficiency.
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring adherence to quality standards and safety protocols.
- Monitored inventory levels, coordinating restocking efforts to maintain optimal supply.
- Coordinated shift schedules, optimizing labor allocation based on workload demands.
- Resolved conflicts among team members promptly, maintaining a harmonious working environment conducive to productivity.
- Managed diverse team, promoting inclusive work environment that leveraged individual strengths.
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
Education
No Degree - Construction Engineering Technology
Lee College
Baytown, TXNo Degree - Computer-Aided Drafting And Design
Lee College
Baytown, TXNo Degree - Fashion
Academy of Art University
San Francisco, CANo Degree - Basics
Maryville College
MaryvilleSkills
- Customer engagement
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Organizational time strategies
- Critical thinking abilities
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Problem-solving
Certification
- Food Safety Manager - January 2025
- TABC
- SafeServ
- CADD Basic
- CADD Advanced
- Building and Construction Technician
Timeline
Sales Associate
Nordstrom
10.2024 - 01.2025
Prep Cook
Nordstrom
10.2023 - 01.2024
Supervisor Food Truck Kitchen
Reef Technologies
06.2021 - 05.2023
CADD Support
Taylor and Hill
Sales, Administrative Assistant, Drafter
Bailey Steel
Drafter I/II
Dashiell Corporation
Drafter Intern
CVA
Quality Control Technician
INOXCVA
No Degree - Construction Engineering Technology
Lee College
No Degree - Computer-Aided Drafting And Design
Lee College
No Degree - Fashion
Academy of Art University
No Degree - Basics
Maryville College