Merrideth Kessler
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
ac4uz9@r.postjobfree.com
WORK EXPERIENCE
Resident Care and CNA/Med Tech in Training (full-time)
Premier Senior Living Clemmons Village II
Address: 6441 Holder Rd.
Clemmons, NC 27012
Length of Employment: March 13, 2018-current
Manager: Cynthia 336-***-****
Job Description: Provide a multitude of care services for the residents including assisting with washing, eating, changing, and other tasks. Have not received CNA certification to date.
Barista (part-time)
Boxcar Coffee & Chocolate through Lowes Foods
Address: 2501 Lewisville Clemmons Rd.
Clemmons, NC 27012
Length of Employment: August 29, 2017- March 21, 2018
Manager: Megan 336-***-****
Job Description: Opening and closing duties included brewing coffee, roasting coffee beans, making chocolates, and various other tasks. Main part of job was to make espresso and coffee drinks as well as smoothies, hot chocolates, and teas all to the customers’ requests.
Other skills required for job:
oAssist customers with finding the right coffee for their tastes as well as weighing out and bagging beans as needed
oAssist customers with grinding beans if needed
oProviding great customer service
oAbility to multitask/handle rushes while maintaining calm
oProvide consistent quality in drinks
oAdapt drink recipes for each customer’s specific preferences and dietary needs
Tennis Coach/Tennis Counselor
Wyshner School of Tennis
Address: 100 32nd St.
Winston-Salem, NC 27105
Length of Employment: June 19, 2017 – August 2017
Reason for leaving: job ended/summer job
Manager: Tamer 336-***-****
Job description: Work with kids ages 5-17 from basic beginner level to advanced tennis skills. Responsible for teaching basic fundamentals to advanced techniques of tennis. The counselors were given a short verbal explanation of the drills sometimes with a quick demonstration then were required to run through the drills, adjusting them according to the size and skill level of our respective groups.
Other skills required for job:
maintain an up-beat attitude for the whole shift (9am-4pm, five days a week)
quick problem solving skills
able to adapt different drills based on the skill level and number of players
manage players in a leadership position
follow instructions given by overseer
communicate effectively with players, parents, and coworkers from different backgrounds
able to work independently while still maintaining consistency with other coaches on other courts
Fresh Foods Clerk
Harris Teeter
Address: 4150 Clemmons Rd.
Clemmons, NC 27012
Length of Employment: April 2017 to June 2017
Deli Managers: Tammy and Deborah
Store Managers: Marvin, Bo, and Yvon
Head Store Manager: Glenn
Phone Number: (336*-***-****
Reason for leaving: was offered another job
Job description: Main responsibilities were working the front counter of deli, interacting with costumers to determine what product they needed. Operated a slicing machine to slice meats and cheeses according to the customers' needs. Prepared and packaged cold foods and hot foods to be sold. Also responsible for making sandwiches at sandwich station according to the customers' directions. Required to be knowledgeable about all products sold as well as locations of other products throughout the store. Trained in proper food preparation and storage as well as training in sanitation. Required to be on feet for full shifts, able to work in a fast paced environment, able to multitask and keep up with multiple tasks and costumers at a time. Also responsible for closing duties including washing and sanitizing dishes, slicing machines, and all surfaces as well as cleaning the floors according to proper sanitary procedures.
Other skills required for job:
Maintain friendly, up-beat attitude with customers and coworkers
Problem-solving skills under pressure
Multitasking
Ability to lift heavy objects
Attention to detail
Ability to follow directions completely and thoroughly
Adaptable to changing daily duties and circumstances
Ability to think quickly on feet to provide excellent customer service
EDUCATION
College: Bachelor's in Biology (2016)
Minor in chemistry
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC
High school diploma
Mount Airy High School (2012)
Mount Airy, NC
OTHER SKILLS
• Well versed in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Strong leadership skills
• Ability to follow directions precisely
• Strong attention to detail
• Adaptable and able to think on feet
• Strong problem solving skills
• Able to be on feet for long periods of time
• Maintain an up-beat and positive attitude despite challenges circumstances
• Quick to learn and pick up new skills and techniques
• Able to listen to verbal descriptions and translate accurately into visual representations
• Able to work independently or as part of a team
• Strong and efficient time management skills