Katie Preston
Carleton Place,ON
Summary
Organized and dependable student in police foundations successful at managing multiple priorities and engaging with vulnerable communities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
OPP Indigenous Policing Bureau Assistant
Ontario Provincial Police-Indigenous Bureau
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Promoted the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Indigenous Policing Bureau to the public
- Planed, organized, coordinated and managed daily assigned work
- Supported Ontario's Mobilization and Engagement Model of Community Policing through: participation in community social development/crime prevention programs, relationship building and assisting Provincial Liaison Team officers
- Worked collaboratively, showing sound initiative and interpersonal skills, with a multi-disciplinary team that participated in and managed Leadership Camps with Indigenous youth in a remote setting.
- Work independently and as part of a team to plan, organize and prioritize my time to support Indigenous programming
Activity Aide
Courtyards On Eagleson Retirement Residence
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Memory care for clients with Dementia and Alzheimer's
- Planned and implemented activity programs, special events for residents to improve cognitive functions and emotional and mental health.
- Planned, coordinated, and implemented activities to address needs of participants with varying abilities.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to improve quality of life for residents.
- Helped residents build and maintain interpersonal relationships, social skills, mental abilities, and confidence.
Food/Beverage Server
Wildpine Retirement Residence
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Quickly and clearly communicated dining orders to kitchen staff, directing attention to special requests or dietary restrictions.
- Processed orders and sent to kitchen employees for preparation.
- Prepared hot coffee and tea according to customer requests.
- Upheld high standards of cleanliness, frequently cleaning and organizing serving and beverage backstock areas.
Food Expeditor/Restaurant Hostess
Montana's BBQ & Bar
07.2021 - 09.2022
- Maintained speed of service for food orders while minimizing errors and complaints.
- Organized dining area based on reservations, minimizing waiting times.
- Assisted preparation of food plates, overseeing quality and appearance.
- Trained new expeditors and food runners according to company policies and standards.
- Monitored dining room inventory and replenished as necessary.
- Watched dining area staff to evaluate server loads and calculate accurate wait times.
- Monitored front entrance for new guests while assisting servers by taking and delivering drink orders.
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions and informed of accurate wait times.
Cashier/Store Clerk
No Frills
08.2020 - 03.2021
- Processed customer refunds and exchanges according to established guidelines.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
- Created price tags and merchandise signs.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
Online Personal Shopper
Browns Independent Grocer
01.2020 - 10.2020
- Worked productively with customers to meet order requirements and service expectations.
- Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.
- Tracked substitutions and informed customers of changes.
- Loaded and unloaded orders at customer's homes or locations.
- Consulted with customers on food selections and custom order requests.
Education
College Diploma - Police Foundations
Humber College
Toronto, ON04.2025
Ontario College Certificate - Pre-Service Firefighter Education And Training
Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON06.2023
High School Diploma -
South Carleton High School
Richmond, ON2022
Skills
- Team Player
- Indigenous Youth Engagement
- Working with the Elderly in Care
- Conflict and Complaint Resolution
- Food and Beverage Service
- Restaurant Operation
- Food Preparation and Safety
- First Aid
- Fire Suppression Techniques
Certification
- Emergency Medical Responder Canadian Red Cross
- Basic Life Support Canadian Red Cross
- First Responder Canadian Red Cross
- Standard First Aid CPR C + AED St. John Ambulance
- Worker Health and Safety Awareness
- WHMIS
Timeline
OPP Indigenous Policing Bureau Assistant
Ontario Provincial Police-Indigenous Bureau
07.2024 - 08.2024
Activity Aide
Courtyards On Eagleson Retirement Residence
04.2023 - 07.2023
Food/Beverage Server
Wildpine Retirement Residence
07.2022 - 01.2023
Food Expeditor/Restaurant Hostess
Montana's BBQ & Bar
07.2021 - 09.2022
Cashier/Store Clerk
No Frills
08.2020 - 03.2021
Online Personal Shopper
Browns Independent Grocer
01.2020 - 10.2020
College Diploma - Police Foundations
Humber College
Ontario College Certificate - Pre-Service Firefighter Education And Training
Algonquin College
High School Diploma -
South Carleton High School
- Emergency Medical Responder Canadian Red Cross
- Basic Life Support Canadian Red Cross
- First Responder Canadian Red Cross
- Standard First Aid CPR C + AED St. John Ambulance
- Worker Health and Safety Awareness
- WHMIS
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