Karen Winefordner
**** ********* ***** ? New Albany, OH 43054 ? 614-***-****
Email: *************@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position as a team-player in a people-oriented organization
where I can maximize my customer-service experience in a challenging
environment.
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
> Quick learner with a desire for continuous personal growth.
> Creative problem-solver who works hard and loves a challenge.
> Able to multitask while remaining professional and courteous in fast-
paced dynamic environments.
> Proven leadership abilities in working as a team.
> Dedicated to ensuring a high level of customer service at all times with
a diverse range of people.
> Proficient in MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and the
Internet.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Education, Ohio University, Athens, OH, June 2006
WORK EXPERIENCE
Assistant Director of Adventure Academy, Camp Mary Orton, Worthington, OH
43085, March 2009 to present.
> Promoting the Adventure Academy program through camp fairs and brochure
distribution.
> Hiring of and training all summer adventure camp counselors and
counselors in training.
> Registering campers and keeping organized records of forms for the
campers.
> Creating camp groups and a schedule of activities for each of the camp
groups.
> Coordinating schedule with outside staff.
Guest Services Representative, JoAnn Fabrics and Crafts, Columbus, OH
43219,
July 2000 to present
> Responsible for resolving customer questions and concerns.
> Answering a multi-line phone system and transferring calls to the
appropriate people.
> Oversee frontend tasks such as customer lines, returns, and light
housekeeping.
> Promote and register guests for classes.
Private Tutoring, Powell family, New Albany, OH 43054, January 2009 to
August 2010
> Planned and implemented private teaching remediation and enrichment for
multiple early childhood students.
> Experience includes working with students having learning, emotional, and
behavioral concerns.
> Communicating children's current accomplishments and needs to parents.
Summer Camp Counselor, Camp Mary Orton, Worthington, OH 43085, June 2006 to
August 2008
> Supervised, managed, and facilitated camp outdoor educational activities
for children age 7 to 14 years old.
> Communicated daily with staff and parents.
Substitute Teacher, Gahanna Jefferson Schools, Gahanna, OH 43230, September
2006 to June 2008
> Implemented developmentally appropriate lessons and positive classroom
management techniques.
> Adapted to a various placements daily.
HONORS AND AWARDS
> Dean's List - Ohio University and Denison University, 2001-2006
> Hestor South Memorial Scholarship - Ohio University, 2005-2006
> Heritage Scholarship - Denison University, 2001-2003
> National Dean's List, 2004
> Presidential Service Award, 2002