Kate A Kodgis Greenwood
Address: 33 Acorn Road Whitman, MA 02382
Phone: 508.274.3609
Email: KatieK3609@hotmail.com
Career Objective:
To work in an environment that takes full advantage of my experience, networking abilities, and strong work ethic.
Highlight of Qualifications:
- Confident and self motivated individual
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Articulate, organized and pays attention to detail
- Marketing and public relation experience
- Self-starter and team player
- Project management and multi-tasking skills
- Detail and deadline-oriented
- Calm and personable under pressure
- Verbal and written communications
- Negotiation skills and budget management
- Skills with all levels of management
- Understanding of Microsoft Office applications
- Understanding of Excel application
Work Experience
1996-2000 : Mary Smith Associates/ Landscape Architect
Quincy, MA
Office Manager/ CAD Technician
Responsibilities included answering the phone, faxing, filing, banking, petty cash, organizing and proposal editing. I soon started working on layouts, plant counts, Latin plant counts, display & presentation boards, sketching, drafting and creating my own CAD templates for projects.
1998-2002 : Marina Place/ Assisted Living, Alzheimer Unit
North Quincy, MA
Certified Nursing Assistant
Responsibilities included medication reminders, assistance with activities of daily living and making residents feel comfortable and safe in their sometimes unfamiliar surroundings.
1999-2001 : Claystrokes/ Ceramic Shop
Hingham, MA
Store Manager, Ceramics Instructor
Responsibilities included ceramics instructor, running and organizing children’s birthdays, opening, closing and the evening deposit.
2001-2002 : X & O European Trattoria/ Restaurant
Quincy, MA
Server/ Bartender
Server, soon began Bartending.
2002-2002 : TIA's on the Wharf
Boston, MA
Server
Server at a Seasonal Restaurant.
2002-2004 : Red Lion Inn/ Restaurant, Pub, Function Facility & Hotel
Cohassett, MA
Bartender/ Front Desk Manager/ Hotel Operations
Bartender for high occupancy functions, private business gatherings. Managed the front desk and completed a new computer filing system. Hired, trained and scheduled front desk employees. Also, maintained hotel operations signed with wedding packages.
2003-Present : Silpada Designs/ High-End Sterling Silver Jewelry
Whitman, MA
Independant Sales Representative
I fell in love with the product and the wonderful business opportunity. Silpada Designs is a direct selling company based out of Kansas City. I now have five woman working under me, and am doing an excellent job running and maintaining my own small business.
2004-2006 : Purple Eggplant Cafe/ Restaurant
Abington, MA
Restaurant Manager
Responsibilities included walking the floor, overlooking all staff, opening and closing. I make frequent table visits and make sure things run smoothly. It was very important to me that each guests leave The Purple Eggplant Restaurant satisfied and with a smile.
2006-2008 : Creative Promotions
Braintree, MA
Office Manager/ Sales Coordinator
Started by running a small office and quickly moved into sales. I worked with clients all over the US, all with very specific needs. Some needed small promotional items and others needed numerous "Creative Promotions" for large marketing campaigns.
2007-Present : Scarlet Oak Tavern/ Restaurant
Hingham, MA
Server/ Function Server/ Floor Trainer
I helped open this Beautiful Restaurant back in 2007. I work as a Server in the Restaurant and the Function Rooms. I am also the Floor Trainer, working closely with the Assistant General Manager.
Education
North Quincy High School
North Quincy, MA
General Education
1996-2000
Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RI
Business Marketing Major
2000-2001
The University of Massachusetts
Dartmouth, MA
Business Marketing Major
2001-2002
Awards, Associations, and Volunteer Work
- TIPS Certified - /2009
- 5 Year Selling Award/ Silpada Designs Jewelry - /2008
- Silpada Designs Senior Representative Award - /2003
- Excellent 10 Year Dance Student Award - /2000
- Nurses Assistant of the Year - /1999
- Twilight Sailing Award - /1998
References Available Upon Request