Rachel Gerholdt
McHenry,IL
Summary
Enthusiastic, part time job seeker eager to learn new skills, gain knowledge and provide holistic support to those in need. Strong work ethic, integrity, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Maintains a relaxed and friendly disposition, yet professional demeanor.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Birth and Postpartum Doula
Self-employeed
McHenry, IL
02.2024 - Current
- Provided emotional support and physical comfort measures to laboring mothers.
- Assisted families with breastfeeding techniques and strategies.
- Encouraged partners to participate in the labor process.
- Facilitated communication between medical staff and client during labor and delivery.
- Developed relationships with doctors, midwives and nurses in order to provide optimal care for clients.
- Organized meals for new moms after delivery.
- Monitored mother's health status including signs of depression or anxiety related to postpartum blues.
- Assisted with light housekeeping tasks such as laundry or meal preparation around the home.
- Engaged in conversations about birth plans prior to labor and delivery in order to ensure everyone is on the same page regarding expectations and preferences.
- Closely monitored mother's health, comfort and emotional states before, during and after labor for births.
- Demonstrated best angles and positioning to support and enable women to successfully breastfeed babies.
- Developed individualized birth plans with mothers based on health concerns, desires and fears.
- Introduced breathing and grounding techniques to support birthing process and increase overall comfort.
Waitress
Uprooted Bar and Restaurant
McHenry, IL
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Took orders for food and drinks and delivered them to guests.
- Checked back with customers throughout meal service to ensure satisfaction.
- Replenished beverages when necessary.
- Answered questions about menu items, ingredients, and pricing.
- Prepared checks accurately and processed payments promptly.
- Provided excellent customer service by addressing any complaints or concerns promptly.
- Adhered to all health codes set forth by local authorities regarding food preparation and storage.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss new menu items or changes in policy.
- Served alcoholic beverages responsibly in accordance with state laws.
- Brought wine selections to tables with appropriate glasses and poured for customers.
- Checked identification to verify if guests meet minimum age to legally purchase or consume alcoholic beverages.
- Informed customers of daily specials and signature menu items.
- Maintained polite and professional demeanor to patrons to encourage inquiries and order placements.
- Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items and refill beverages.
Education
High School Diploma -
Prairie Ridge Highschool
Crystal Lake, IL05-2010
Certification - Doula And Breastfeeding Counselor
International Doula Institute
Merion, PASome College (No Degree) - General Studies
McHenry County College
Crystal Lake, ILSkills
- Holistic Care
- Time management abilities
- Organizational Skills
- Adaptability
- Active Listening
- Attention to Detail
- Professional Demeanor
- Emotional Intelligence
- Interpersonal Skills
- Optimistic
- Critical Thinking
- Building rapport
- Self Motivation
- Takes Initiative
- Cash handling experience
- Effective Communication
- Exceeding Customer Expectations
Certification
- Certified Birth Doula
- Certified Postpartum Doula
Timeline
Birth and Postpartum Doula
Self-employeed
02.2024 - Current
Waitress
Uprooted Bar and Restaurant
08.2023 - 04.2024
High School Diploma -
Prairie Ridge Highschool
Certification - Doula And Breastfeeding Counselor
International Doula Institute
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
McHenry County College
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