CATRINA RAVENEL

McDonough, Georgia *****

404-***-**** ad4du1@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dedicated service member with 21 years of military service (Army and Air Force) and a solid range of experience in health care, childcare, customer service, and management skills. Strong writing skills. Accomplished Daycare Center Director; Teach for America Alumni; school bus driver for Atlanta Public Schools; special needs bus driver for Cobb County Schools; and a published author.

SKILLS

Administrative Support

Management/Leadership

Customer Service

Strong oral communication

Microsoft Office/Google Drive

Grant Writer

EXPERIENCE

Rural Carrier Assistant Nov 7, 2023 - Present

United States Postal Service

100 Postmaster Drive, McDonough, GA 30253

Organize, sort, and deliver mail to over 300 mailboxes on the route.

Case mail, magazines, red plums, and flats.

Utilize scanner to scan barcodes and certified mail prior to delivery

Responsible for maintaining gas card, mailbox key and safely operating postal truck driving on the right side of the vehicle.

Public Health Technician Retired – Jan 14, 2024

Georgia Air National Guard

515 Borghese Drive, Warner Robins, Ga

Educate and counsel patients enrolled in the hearing protection program ensuring consistent use of hearing protection to mitigate risk of hearing loss.

Counsel expecting mothers regarding hazards at work and home as part of the occupational maternity health program.

Assist healthcare provider team by conducting visual acuity, height/weight, blood pressure and heart rate checks for pre-deployment and annual physicals.

Utilize otoscope and CCA 200 software to conduct occupational hearing evaluations for members in the noise induced hearing loss program.

Attended Infectious Disease Conference at RUSH in Chicago to stay updated with outbreaks that can compromise the public’s safety and health.

Recruiting Assistant (Active Guard Reserve Tour) Jun 8, 2020 -Sep 30, 2021

283rd Recruiting office

Dobbins ARB, Marietta, GA

Performed phone interviews to prequalify applicants interested in joining the military and eliminate those that did not qualify.

Prepared applicant’s military contracts for enlistment then performed quality control to ensure all signatures were obtained to solidify contract.

Attended city recruiting events to disseminate information and pass out free giveaways.

Emailed initial enlistment applications to candidates interested in joining the military.

Combed through applicant medical records to determine their chances of meeting medical criteria and secure additional medical paperwork if needed.

MEPS Liaison – (Active Guard Reserve Tour) Oct 19, 2019 – June 7, 2020

Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS)

1500 Hood Avenue, B-720, Atlanta, GA

Daily in processed and inspected recruits to prepare them for extensive and comprehensive physical evaluation for entry into the Air Force, Air Force Reserves, or Air Force National Guard.

A very fast paced environment from ensuring applicants arrived in office with the proper ID, social security card, and quickly assess adherence to the proper dress code guidelines.

Ordered lunches and hotel rooms according to the number of applicants expected to take physicals each day.

Single point of contact for all Georgia Air Force, AF National Guard and AF Reserve recruiters because they could no longer freely frequent the office per covid 19 guidelines.

Once applicants met full qualification I and office recruiters created and explained the enlistment contract for new recruits to obtain their electronic signature on all documents, then we added our electronic fingerprint to complete contract. After the swear in, we insured active-duty recruits boarded the bus for basic training. If the applicant was national guard or reserve, the recruiter or parent was contacted for pickup.

Recruiting and Retention Assistant (Active Guard Reserve Tour) Jun 8, 2020 – Oct 18, 2020

Recruiting and Retention Office

515 Borghese Drive, Robins AFB, GA 31098

Responsible for maintaining files for officers and enlisted awarded annual bonus payouts.

All military personnel are required to out process by completing a survey of their experience in the unit. I captured the data and uploaded the responses for commanders to review and consider changes that need to be made in the unit to improve retention.

Answered phone calls and spoke to potential applicants and prior service personnel interested in reenlistment.

Monitored files monthly to determine when annual bonuses due in order for airmen to be paid on time by the finance department.

Special Needs School Bus Driver Oct 12, 2016 – Jun 1, 2020

Cobb County Schools

620 S. Cobb Dr. SE, Marietta, Ga 30060

Transported elementary, middle, and high school students to and from school as safely as possible along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.

Performed bus driving duties while keeping students’ safety in mind to maintain a good safety record.

Safely transported children who were in wheelchairs and other children who required strong safety traps.

Knowledgeable of medical history and specific intervention needed to safely transport children to and from home and school.

School Bus Driver Aug 10, 2008 – Oct 5, 2016

Atlanta Public Schools

1661 Metropolitan Pkwy SW, Atlanta, GA 30310

Drove commercial vehicles to transport elementary, middle, and high school students where I had to deescalate disagreements and fights, anticipate, and curtail violence all while driving.

Obeyed all traffic laws while maintaining a clean and mechanically sound bus.

Ensured the safety of all students; assisted students getting on/off bus; attended safety meetings as required. Reported mechanical issues to shop. Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections.

Daycare Director Dec 7, 2000 - Aug 19, 2007

Genesis Early Learning and Child Development Center

876 Allene Ave, Atlanta, Ga

Responsible for marketing, enrollment, and managing revenue of more than 250K annually.

Interviewed and hired qualified teachers, teacher assistants, cooks, and cleaning services.

Provided onboarding and training for new employees.

Arranged for initial and annual training for 12-16 staff members.

Grant writer

Conducted staff meetings and resolved staff conflicts.

Maintained enrollment capacity of 112 students (6 weeks to 12 years old).

Established procedures for registration and payment policies.

Maintained a schedule ensuring proper ratio of adults to children.

Met with parents regarding tours, activities, policies, and enrollment questions.

Responsible for evaluating facility and activities to ensure compliance with state regulatory policies.

Interpreted state policies and guidelines to address and clarify parental questions and concerns.

Evaluated fingerprint and background check on all applicants.

EDUCATION

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Ga

Bachelor of Social Work, May 2015

Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine

Public Health Certificate

Wright-Patterson, Ohio; Graduated, May 2018

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