Kathryn Hocker
Highland
Summary
Dynamic and organized professional with a strong background in community engagement and outreach, demonstrated through impactful volunteer work at Heartland Community Chorus. Skilled in social media management and fundraising, excelling in teamwork and problem-solving, consistently fostering partnerships and enhancing participant experiences in diverse settings.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Heartland Community Chorus
Highland, IL
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted in organizing community events, enhancing participant engagement and outreach efforts.
- Developed promotional materials to increase awareness of volunteer opportunities and programs.
- Collaborated with local organizations to foster partnerships and expand resource networks.
Volunteer
Highland High School
Highland, IL
08.2014 - 05.2018
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
- Collaborated with other nonprofit organizations to develop joint initiatives that benefited the broader community at large.
- Took and followed detailed directions from others.
- Collaborated with team members to execute successful campus events, ensuring smooth operations from planning to execution.
- Assisted in organizing community events, enhancing participant engagement and outreach efforts.
Pet Sitter
Kevin Auten
Meadowbrook, IL
07.2017 - 07.2017
- Oversaw feeding, exercise, and attention routines for pets to maintain optimal care standards.
- Prepared food and water according to pet owners' instructions.
- Exercised animals regularly with walks and rigorous play activities.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for pets, ensuring their comfort and well-being at all times.
- Demonstrated unwavering reliability, punctuality, and attention to detail in all pet care activities, fostering trust with clients.
- Managed pet safety and wellness in owners' absence by securing yard gates and removing items that could make pets sick.
- Alleviated client concerns regarding pet separation by providing consistent photo updates, ensuring reassurance about animals' health and happiness during absences.
- Managed customer interactions by delivering prompt responses to inquiries, effectively addressing concerns, and quickly resolving issues.
- Enhanced pets' emotional wellbeing by providing companionship and affection, reducing anxiety during their owners' absence.
- Developed strong relationships with pets, fostering trust and comfort during visits.
Childcare Provider
Providence Presbyterian Church
Edwardsville, IL
07.2016 - 08.2016
- Monitored children's activities to ensure adherence to safety protocols and support overall well-being.
- Developed engaging lesson plans to promote cognitive and social development.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized environment for children's play and learning.
- Engaged with parents to provide updates on children's development and support requirements.
- Organized and led collaborative activities to promote teamwork and social skills among children.
- Facilitated learning through play, stories, and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
- Administered first aid when needed, adhering to established protocols to ensure child safety and wellbeing.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
- Coordinated drop-off and pick-up processes, prioritizing child safety and fostering effective communication with parents.
Education
Associate of Science - General Transfer
Saint Louis Community College
St. Louis, MO05-2024
High School Diploma -
Highland High School
Highland, IL05-2018
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Organized and efficient with a positive attitude
- Problem-solving
- Adaptability and dependability
- Community engagement and outreach
- Professional appearance
- Social media management using photography and videography
- Fundraising events
- Deadline adherence
- MS office
Timeline
Volunteer
Heartland Community Chorus
08.2023 - Current
Pet Sitter
Kevin Auten
07.2017 - 07.2017
Childcare Provider
Providence Presbyterian Church
07.2016 - 08.2016
Volunteer
Highland High School
08.2014 - 05.2018
Associate of Science - General Transfer
Saint Louis Community College
High School Diploma -
Highland High School