Kathryn Huertas
Hollister
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Unarmed Security Guard
Interpol private security
Hollister
08.2025 - Current
- Monitored premises to ensure safety and security of personnel and property.
- Conducted regular patrols to identify and address potential security risks.
- Implemented access control measures for visitors and staff entry points.
- Observed all entrances for any signs of criminal activities or trespassers.
- Verified identification documents presented by individuals entering the facility as part of routine security procedures.
- Utilized two-way radios and other communication devices for effective team coordination.
- Maintained high levels of alertness throughout shifts.
- Patrolled crowds during events to preserve order and promote security.
Elderly Caregiver
In Home Care Services
Hollister
08.2023 - 01.2025
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Managed medication schedules to ensure timely and accurate administration.
- Coordinated transportation for appointments and social activities.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations in a calm manner.
- Redirected clients with memory issues, providing safety guidance protection.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium, and high protein diets.
- Communicated effectively with family members on progress of client's health condition.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments or other necessary outings.
- Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation, and family visits to maintain schedule.
- Organized recreational activities to promote physical and mental well-being of the elderly.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
Expediter - Buyer
Hazel Hawkins Hospital
Hollister
12.2016 - 11.2021
- Stock medical products throughout the hospital to ensure proper procedures.
- Fill product orders, using a picklist system, for the hospital, as well as surrounding clinics.
- Partake in annual product inventory.
- Replenish stock in the warehouse. Rotate product based on expiration date.
- Break down product shipment, checking and receiving in the Meditech system.
- Order medical products for the warehouse based on par levels.
- Place requested orders by website, phone or email.
- Create the agenda and minutes for the monthly Forms Committee and Product Review.
- Input service codes for patients from each department into BAR for billing purposes.
- Manage rental orders - air mattresses, wound vac, bariatric beds, etc.
- Trained new employees on efficient expediting procedures and best practices.
- Maintained clean and organized storage areas for easy access to supplies.
- Inspected quality assurance of products before they were shipped out to customers.
Retail - Customer service
Janie and Jack
Gilroy
09.2016 - 12.2016
- Ensure customer satisfaction.
- Greet customers.
- Cash register.
- Fold clothes.
- Replenish stock.
Nanny
Child care
Hollister
02.2015 - 09.2016
- Pick up child from School Monday through Wednesday.
- Maintain a safe environment for play.
- Prepare meals for the child.
- Help child with their homework.
Sales Representative
Bath & Body Works
Gilroy
10.2014 - 01.2015
- Sales
- Cash register
- Take inventory or examine merchandise to identify items to be reordered or replenished.
- Stock shelves, racks, cases, bins, and tables with new or transferred merchandise.
- Receive, open, unpack and issue sales floor merchandise.
- Clean display cases, shelves, and aisles.
- Design and set up advertising signs and displays of merchandise on shelves, counters, or tables to attract customers and promote sales.
- Customer Service
- Shipment
- Offsite Storage
- Maintain customer satisfaction
Packaging
Tomich Brothers Seafood Co.
Watsonville
04.2012 - 10.2013
- Sort, grade, and weigh different types of seafood.
- Verify and adjust product weight and measurement to meet specifications.
- Pack seafood in containers to be shipped.
- Clean packaging containers, line and pad crates at the end of the day.
- Assemble cartons to prepare for product packing.
- Long shift hours. Heavy lifting. Hard labor.
- Assembly Line work.
Front Desk
Extended Stay Hotels
San Jose
07.2009 - 01.2012
- Greet, register, and assign rooms to guests.
- Check Guests in and out of the hotel.
- Assign rooms for the housekeepers to clean.
- Contact housekeeping or maintenance staff when a guest reports a problem.
- Issue room keys.
- Make and confirm reservations.
- Call neighbor hotels for rate and occupancy.
- Keep a record of room availability along with guest’s accounts, manually and using a computers.
- Clean and maintain lobby and common areas, such as restocking supplies and watering plants.
- Morning audit.
Food Prep
Mansmith BBQ & Catering Services
San Juan Bautista
01.2007 - 06.2009
- Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, or silverware.
- Store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
- Prepare food for events.
- Catered weddings, and other events.
- Maintain Customer satisfaction.
- Clean and sanitize food trucks, BBQ pits and smokers.
- Remove trash and clean kitchen garbage containers.
- Receive and store food supplies, equipment, and utensils in refrigerators, cupboards, and other storage areas.
- Wash Dishes.
- Carry food supplies, equipment, and utensils to and from storage and work areas.
- Assist cooks and kitchen staff with various tasks as needed.
- Operate cash register, handle money, and give correct change.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Gavillan College
Hollister, CASkills
- Security monitoring
- Customer service
- Inventory management
- Patient care
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Crime prevention strategies
- Stress tolerance
- Entrance monitoring
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Situational awareness
- Physical strength
- Detail-oriented
- Multitasking
- Organizational skills
Timeline
Unarmed Security Guard
Interpol private security
08.2025 - Current
Elderly Caregiver
In Home Care Services
08.2023 - 01.2025
Expediter - Buyer
Hazel Hawkins Hospital
12.2016 - 11.2021
Retail - Customer service
Janie and Jack
09.2016 - 12.2016
Nanny
Child care
02.2015 - 09.2016
Sales Representative
Bath & Body Works
10.2014 - 01.2015
Packaging
Tomich Brothers Seafood Co.
04.2012 - 10.2013
Front Desk
Extended Stay Hotels
07.2009 - 01.2012
Food Prep
Mansmith BBQ & Catering Services
01.2007 - 06.2009
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Gavillan College