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Lydia Benson

Fort Wayne,IN

Summary

Detail-oriented and driven college student with strong time management and organizational skills, ready to apply expertise in various medical environments. Has a strong passion for helping children. Committed to supporting the growth of healthcare organizations while building a foundation for a career in Speech, Language, and Hearing Science at Indiana University Bloomington with aspirations to be a Speech Pathologist.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Kitchen Staff Member

The Health Food Shoppe
Fort Wayne, IN
08.2021 - 08.2024
  • Prepared meats, vegetables or desserts according to orders or instructions.
  • Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
  • Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
  • Facilitated efficient communication between kitchen staff and front-of-house teams.
  • Cooked meals or specialty items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff.
  • Responded promptly to customer complaints regarding food quality or service issues.
  • Followed health and safety guidelines for food preparation and service.

Babysitter

Families In My Community
Fort Wayne, Indiana
01.2019 - 08.2024
  • Used organization and time management skills to multitask and keep children on set schedules.
  • Greeting parents upon arrival home from work and providing updates on the day's events.
  • Provided direct-care services for children of varying ages.
  • Establishing trust through consistent communication with both parents and kids.
  • Engaged in after-school activities by assisting with sports practice and homework assignments.
  • Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional, and social well-being.
  • Engaged with children on an individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Speech Pathology

Indiana University, Bloomington
Bloomington, IN
05-2028

High School Diploma -

Concordia Lutheran High School
Fort Wayne, IN
05-2024

Skills

  • Effective communication
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Punctual and reliable
  • Childcare support
  • Time management
  • Relationship building
  • Collaboration
  • Friendly, positive attitude

Affiliations

  • Leader at my high school tasked with helping and communicating with underclassmen
  • Foreign exchange to Spain this summer where I lived with a student from Madrid
  • High Honors all of high school ended with a 3.89 GPA on a 4.0 scale
  • In a sorority at Indiana University Bloomington

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Kitchen Staff Member

The Health Food Shoppe
08.2021 - 08.2024

Babysitter

Families In My Community
01.2019 - 08.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Speech Pathology

Indiana University, Bloomington

High School Diploma -

Concordia Lutheran High School
Lydia Benson