Krystin "ELLIOTT" Gajan
Administrative Manager
Ridgefield,WA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Strives to work interdependently with a group of like-minded individuals to create wholesome, highly-functional work environments.
"If not us, then who? If not now, then when?" -John Lewis
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Manager and Pastry Chef
Michael Jordan’s Steak House, Ilani
Ridgefield, WA
06.2019 - 11.2022
- Completed daily technical and communication-based tasks efficiently under high pressure and regulations while using soft skills to meet the needs of the guest and my employer.
- Oversaw kitchen inventory activities through ordering, requisitions, and stocking.
- Communicated corporate objectives to various divisions to meet deadlines and adhere to company budgets.
- Updated recipes, managed accounts and generated organizational systems for company database.
- Trained employees in company and regulatory compliance requirements to promote conformance.
- Implemented project management techniques to overcome obstacles and increase productivity by assigning tasks and directing a team of up to 15 people.
- Kept operations in compliance with Type regulations by developing and directing effective internal systems.
Montessori Assistant Teacher/Special Education Inclusion Teacher
Cascadia School
Vancouver, WA
08.2015 - 06.2020
- Developed and implemented individualized learning plans, group lesson plans and classroom activities consistent with instructional guidelines.
- Prepared classroom and materials according to montessori pedagogy and needs of children.
- Used strong communication skills within a team of twelve like-minded peers, focusing our work cooperatively on the bigger picture and our passion for what we do.
- Used Microsoft Word and Excel, (and other software tools), to create documents and other communications; and to document behavioral, emotional, academic and social growth of over 150 students.
Crew Member
Cafe Yumm
Portland, Or.
06.2017 - 05.2018
- PDX Airport, Worked registers and hosting during high volume hours, maintaining a positive, calm, and educational persona when interacting with guests.
- Oversaw inventory and delivery, food preparations, culinary line, and expo.
- Assisted other team members to achieve goals.
Farm Hand/Fire Prevention and Safety
Plas Newydd LLC
Ridgefield, WA
10.2015 - 10.2016
- Tended to landscaping and gardening needs as instructed by lead hand.
- Care for and repair greenhouses and other workshops or farmhouses as needed, (ex. replace lights, fix holes in plastic, assess temperature and humidity needs, pressure wash, etc.).
- Inspected fields for crop condition and disease.
- Developed, implemented and enforced fire prevention and environmental protection regulations.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Directed and participated in activities of a crew of 4-6 people working to contain and extinguish forest fires and coordinated critical support.
Education
GED -
CLARK COLLEGE
No Degree - Hospitality And Recreational Skateshop
AFUK Produktionskole
Copenhagen, DK 05.2001 -
Skills
Documentation and control
undefinedAdditional Information
- 2022: Received Guest Service Hero award from Ilani Casino/Michael Jordan's Steak House for providing exceptional interaction and accomodations for guests outside of my job requirements.
- 2015-2018: 20+ hours of continued education workshops for advanced communication, empathy, classroom management, and behavioral analysis. Can provide certificates of attendance and completion.
- 2015: Attended Portland Metro Fire Camp- a three day intensive fire safety and medical training camp specifically geared towards providing women with the teamwork skills and physical strength necessary to contribute to domestic and wildfire prevention, and pursue a career with Portland Fire and Rescue. A life-changing experience.
Timeline
Administrative Manager and Pastry Chef
Michael Jordan’s Steak House, Ilani
06.2019 - 11.2022
Crew Member
Cafe Yumm
06.2017 - 05.2018
Farm Hand/Fire Prevention and Safety
Plas Newydd LLC
10.2015 - 10.2016
Montessori Assistant Teacher/Special Education Inclusion Teacher
Cascadia School
08.2015 - 06.2020
No Degree - Hospitality And Recreational Skateshop
AFUK Produktionskole
05.2001 -
GED -
CLARK COLLEGE
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