Mikaela Russell
Danbury
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented professional with experience at Havencare at Filosa, excelling in customer interaction and team collaboration. Proven ability to maintain high standards of organization while adapting to diverse dietary needs. Strong problem-solving skills complemented by effective verbal communication, ensuring a positive experience for residents and visitors alike.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Dietary Aide
Havencare at Filosa
Danbury
09.2023 - Current
- Prepared and served meals following dietary guidelines and resident preferences.
- Maintained a clean working environment including washing dishes, pots, and pans daily
- Treated patients and team members with dignity and respect.
- Stocked supplies in dining areas as needed.
- Set tables before patients arrived to maintain meal plan productivity.
- Greeted visitors entering the kitchen area, provided them with information about services offered, and directed them accordingly.
- Assisted in maintaining kitchen cleanliness and organization during food preparation.
Dietary Aide
Filosa Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center
Danbury
2021 - 09.2023
- Facility before Havencare bought it.
Part Time Assistant
Danbury Town Clerk
Danbury
09.2020 - 11.2020
- Responded to inquiries from residents regarding town policies and services.
- Answered incoming phone calls
- Recorded and returned messages from voicemail
- Received and distributed mail, letters and packages.
- Organized documents
Intern
Breathe New Hampshire
Manchester
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Effective communicator in person, phone, and email.
- Problem solved how to be involved in both the Fun Pass and Vaping Unveiled Project.
- Collaborated with team members to develop educational materials for outreach.
- Cooperated and negotiated how to keep an original character in one project, before being transferred to work full time on another project.
Education
BFA - Illustration Major
The Institute of Art And Design At New England College
Manchester, NH01.2020
Skills
- Flexible
- Customer interaction
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Adaptability
- Workload management
- Verbal communication
- Detail-oriented
- Problem-solving
Volunteer Experience
September 2011 - June 2016
Volunteer Assistant Teacher, Escape to the Arts | Danbury, USA
Assisted for Joseph Di Guiseppi teaching eight-twelve year olds in a drawing and painting class
Personal Information
Title: Illustrator
Timeline
Dietary Aide
Havencare at Filosa
09.2023 - Current
Part Time Assistant
Danbury Town Clerk
09.2020 - 11.2020
Intern
Breathe New Hampshire
01.2019 - 05.2019
Dietary Aide
Filosa Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center
2021 - 09.2023
BFA - Illustration Major
The Institute of Art And Design At New England College