Katherine Buchwald's Portfolio

Katherine H. Buchwald
87 Cayuga Street
Seneca Falls, NY 13148
Home: (315)-568-9063
Comm Work: (315)-247-6650
Email Address: khbuchwald@cs.com
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WORK EXPERIENCE
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October 2001 to present. Hours vary per week. Web Design and Implementation. Nicole Miller Philadelphia, 4249 Main Street, Philadelphia, PA 19129. Jude Bertegna, (215)-930-0307. Salary n/a per hour.
Used multiple programs to create and implement a new design layout for Fall 2002 website. Analized prior site difficulties to optimize new site speed. Communicated with client to create and project the correct profile for the company. Designed multiple proposals for clients evaluation. Trained employer with knowledge of programs needed for daily changes and updates. Used multiple programs to update the Fall 2001 website maintaining the old website design.

May 1995 to present. 40 hours per week. Administrative Lifeguard / Pool Manager. Town of Seneca Falls Parks and Recreation. Kevin Korzeniewski (315)-568-5487. Salary $7.75 per hour.
Performed a variety of administrative and lifeguard functions in support of the Seneca Falls Department of Parks and Recreation. Developed student swim programs, record student progress and train staff for swim instruction. Initiated and maintain contact with staff who implement pool programs. Greeted parents and children upon arrival and departure. Trained lifeguards with mandatory In-service programs. Mediated employee and patron problems. Developed employee schedules and maintained employee time sheets. Received payments, write receipts, complete daily records, and total daily receipts.

May 2001 to September 2001. 40+ hour per week. Administrative Lifeguards and Pool Manager. City of Philadelphia Department of Parks and Recreation. P.O. Box 4623. Philadelphia, PA 19127. William Ballou (215)-685-2598. Salary $9.25 per hour.
Performed a variety of administrative and lifeguard functions in support of the City of Philadelphia Department of Parks and Recreation. Completed daily pool records. Initiated and maintained contact with staff who implement pool programs. Developed student swim programs, recorded student progress and trained staff for swim instruction. Mediated employee and patron problems. Developed performance work statements. Conducted meetings to inform employees of expectations and emergency action plans. Developed employee schedules and maintained employee time sheets. Designed informational pamphlet about activities for recreational, educational, cultural, sports camps, summer camps and sports programs for all ages in the community.

Fall 1999 to May 2001. 10-20 hours per week. Intramural Staff. Philadelphia University Department of Athletics, Henry Ave and School House Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19129. Brad Koch (215)-951-2723. Salary Scholarship.
Designed Posters, Flyers and Emails announcing upcoming intramural events. Referred and participated in volleyball league. Created season league schedules for various sports. Promoted all activities and events throughout the University Campus.

May 1999 to March 2002. 20 hours per week. Sales Representative. Home Grown. Lancaster Ave. Haverford, PA 19041. Elizabeth Bloom. Salary $10 per hour.
Designed merchandise displays. Greeted and assisted customers with design accents for the home. Assisted brides with registries. Received payments, write receipts, wrap and ship gifts.

May 2000 to August 2000, 20 hours per week. Food Service Worker. Peppy’s Ice Cream, Rt. 5&20, Geneva, NY 13165. Salary $6.00 per hour.
Accepted customers orders, operated a cash register, accepted cash and made change. Prepared hot dogs, sundaes, milk shakes, ice cream cones, flurries and other foods. Ensured all dishes and utensils were cleaned, wiped dry, and placed in storage area when not in use. Ensured sanitary procedures were followed at equipment such as grill, and ice cream machines. Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment and restocked food items. Cleaned both inside and outside eating areas. Disposed of garbage.

May 1996 to May 1998. 20 hours per week. Food Service Worker. New York Pizzeria, 80 Fall Street, Seneca Falls, NY 13148. Salary $6.00 per hour
Accepted customers order, operated a cash register, accepted cash and made change. Prepared hoagies, subs, hamburgers, French fries, wings and other foods. Cleaned and sanitized all kitchen equipment after the lunch and dinner rush ended; ensured all dishes and utensils were cleaned, wiped dry, and placed in storage area when not in use. Ensured sanitary procedures were followed at equipment such as an oven, grill, and deep fat-fryer. Mopped dining room and lobby area. Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment and restocked food items, set tables and washed dishes.

EDUCATION
Mynderse Academy, 1997.
Philadelphia University, Bachelor of Architecture; Minor in Digital Visualization, May 2002. (Five year program)

TRAINING - Began use of programs on given date and continued use until present time
09/09/1997, Microsoft Works and MS Office 97, 2000, used throughout 5 years, Philadelphia University.
09/09/1998, Adobe Photoshop 5.5, 6.0. Adobe ImageReady 2.0, 3.0, 4 semesters, Philadelphia University. (Mac & PC)
09/09/1998, AutoCAD R14, 2002, Architectural Desktop 2.0, 3 semesters, Philadelphia University.
09/09/2000, 3D Studio Viz., 1 semester, Philadelphia University.
09/09/2000, Microsoft FrontPage, 1 semester, Philadelphia University.
12/09/2000, Adobe Premiere 6.0., 2 semesters, Philadelphia University. (Mac & PC)
12/09/2000, Director, 1 semester, Philadelphia University.
09/09/01, FORM Z, 1 semester, Philadelphia University (Mac & PC)
1/09/2001, Adobe PageMaker 6.5, 1 semester, Philadelphia University
12/09/2002, Macromedia Dreamweaver and Flash, 1 semester, Philadelphia University. (Mac & PC)

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES
Red Cross certification to administer CPR
Red Cross certification to administer First Aid
Red Cross certification for Lifetime Water Safety Instruction
Red Cross certification to Lifeguard both poolside and waterfront

AWARDS
Bucky Harris Scholarship, 1998-2001
Divistion II Volleyball League Player 1997-1999
Excellent Rating for Level IV in Piano at the NYSMA (New York State Music Association) Competition 1997
Junior Rotary Club Representative 1996-1997
National Honors Society 1996-1997