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Kathryn Derksen

Winnipeg,MB

Summary

Aspiring language and arts educator passionate about community development, programming, and food services. Currently completing a Bachelor of Arts at the University of Winnipeg, I am seeking a part-time role to apply my food service coordination and programming skills while pursuing professional growth within the Winnipeg School Division.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Summer Program Director

Camps with Meaning, Camp Koinonia
Winnipeg, Manitoba
05.2024 - 09.2024
  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive summer program curriculum.
  • Organized and managed staff training, including hiring, orientation, and evaluation.
  • Planned and facilitated weekly and daily meetings with staff and volunteers to review plans, goals, and objectives for the program.
  • Provided guidance to younger staff in areas such as problem-solving, conflict resolution, communication, and self-esteem building, and senior staff in mentoring and leadership within the camp community.
  • Supervised all recreational activities, ensuring quality and inclusivity.
  • Mediated conflicts between staff and campers, fostering a welcoming camp community.
  • Maintained records for campers, staff, and programs, submitting daily and weekly updates and reports to the head office.
  • Participated in end-of-summer evaluations, paperwork, and providing recommendations for future programming and staffing.
  • Achieved Emergency First Aid, CPR, and SafeTalk certification.

Food Services Manager

Sam's Place Café
Winnipeg, MB
07.2021 - 01.2023
  • Developed and implemented standard operating procedures for food service staff.
  • Maintained records of food inventory, supplies, and equipment.
  • Supervised daily operations of the kitchen staff to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Assigned tasks and monitored progress of all kitchen personnel.
  • Built relationships with restaurant suppliers for ingredient procurement, and with customers for catering orders.
  • Maintained kitchen cleanliness according to food safety standards.
  • Gained experience as a barista and front-of-house supervisor, overseeing transactions and money handling.
  • Managed recipe development and unique menu production, sourcing, and ordering all ingredients.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly in a professional manner.
  • Priced and ordered food products, kitchen equipment, and food service supplies.
  • Rotated and replenished products in display cases.
  • Oversaw daily operations of restaurant, ensuring efficient service and customer satisfaction.

Education

High School Diploma -

École Secondaire Kelvin High School
Winnipeg, MB
06-2020

Bachelor of Arts - English And Theatre

University of Winnipeg
Winnipeg, MB

Skills

  • Volunteer Management
  • Program Management
  • Crisis Management
  • Curriculum Design
  • Google Suite Proficiency
  • Public Speaking
  • Staff Development
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Organizational Skills
  • Punctual and Dependable
  • Excellent Communication
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • French (B2- Evalang Global Level)
  • Budget Management

Certification

  • Food Handler's Certification. (Exp. 2026)
  • SafeTalk Suicide Training.
  • CPR and First Aid.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Summer Program Director

Camps with Meaning, Camp Koinonia
05.2024 - 09.2024

Food Services Manager

Sam's Place Café
07.2021 - 01.2023

High School Diploma -

École Secondaire Kelvin High School

Bachelor of Arts - English And Theatre

University of Winnipeg

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