Summary
Overview
Work History
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Affiliations
Accomplishments & Education
References
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Mikaela Crate

Warsaw,IN

Summary

Extremely enthusiastic and highly motivated individual with exceptional social skills, communication abilities, and customer service background. Detailed oriented, personable, and adept at managing sensitive situations. Pursues every opportunity to support team members and driven to help in anyway needed.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

Good Farms Dog Treats
01.2024 - Current
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals
  • Research and development of recipes and cost analysis
  • Created a marketing plan, website design, and social media pages for business launch
  • Procured licenses for regulatory purposes with the State of Indiana Dept of Agriculture.

Field Representative

U.S House Of Representatives
02.2023 - 02.2024
  • Established strong relationships with constituents and stakeholders to foster trust for ongoing growth
  • Enhanced constituent satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and providing effective solutions
  • Optimized route planning to minimize travel time while maximizing constituent visits, resulting in greater efficiency and budget savings.

Dental Assistant

Hollar Dental
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Provided chairside assistance to doctor and patient to increase efficiency and satisfaction
  • Maintained patient/doctor confidentiality
  • Responsible for updating accurate patient records.

Head Bartender

Downtown Eatery & Spirts
06.2017 - 07.2022
  • Responsible for opening and closing duties, daily sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and inventory management
  • Developed strong rapport with patrons, resulting in repeat business and increased loyalty
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally, preserving the establishment's reputation for excellent service.

Assistant General Manager

Buffalo Wild Wings - Jones Group
05.2012 - 06.2017
  • Hired, trained, and set goals for employees to maximize individual performance and teamwork
  • Collaborated with the GM on marketing initiatives to increase brand awareness and drive sales growth
  • Oversaw inventory management processes to maintain proper stock levels and minimize product spoilage
  • Developed and implemented new operational procedures, streamlining daily tasks and improving overall efficiency.

Skills

  • Networking
  • Self starter
  • Relationship building
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Goal- oriented
  • Team leader
  • Critical thinking
  • Strong communication

Affiliations

  • Vice Chair of the Central Committee for the Young Republicans of Kosciusko County
  • Vice President of the Kosciusko County Republican Women's Club
  • Vice Chair of the Tippecanoe Precinct
  • Board of Directors, The Watershed Foundation
  • Board of Directors, We Lead Kosciusko

Accomplishments & Education

  • Kosciusko Leadership Academy Kosciusko County, IN, Northenor Award Recipient Leadership
  • Ambassador Institute For Civic Engagement Fort Wayne, IN, Institute Certification Civics
  • Manchester College North Manchester, IN, Communications

References

  • Ashley McGinnis, Controller - Weaver Fabrications, 574-328-0048, 10 years
  • Allyn Decker, Vice President of Operations & Engagement, 574-385-2676, 1 year
  • Ernest Wiggins, CPA, Former Mayor of Warsaw, 574-453-6246, 7 years
  • Kip Tom, Former United States Ambassador, 574-527-3651, 5 years

Timeline

Owner

Good Farms Dog Treats
01.2024 - Current

Field Representative

U.S House Of Representatives
02.2023 - 02.2024

Dental Assistant

Hollar Dental
01.2022 - 01.2023

Head Bartender

Downtown Eatery & Spirts
06.2017 - 07.2022

Assistant General Manager

Buffalo Wild Wings - Jones Group
05.2012 - 06.2017
Mikaela Crate