Gabriella Kosko
Pittsburgh
Summary
Hardworking individual with a versatile background in caregiving and food service. Emphasizes emotional support and reliability, committed to enhancing the well-being of residents and pets through attentive service and strong interpersonal skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Dietary Aide
South Hills Post Acute
Bethel Park
10.2024 - Current
- Prepared and served nutritious meals to residents in accordance with dietary guidelines.
- Supported meal planning and menu preparation tailored to diverse dietary needs.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen equipment and dining areas.
- Coordinated with nursing staff to ensure residents' dietary requirements were met.
- Trained new dietary aides on proper food handling and safety protocols.
- Delivered exceptional customer service while interacting with residents during meal times.
- Set up trays and food service carts to deliver food to residents.
- Served food and snacks according to planned menu and patients' diet orders.
- Maintained a safe working environment by following all safety protocols.
- Followed dietary procedures in accordance with established policies.
- Treated patients and team members with dignity and respect.
- Interacted with residents to foster positive and enriching dining experiences.
Dog Sitter
Self-employeed
Pittsburgh
06.2023 - Current
- Managed daily feeding and exercise routines to ensure dog well-being.
- Administered medications as instructed by pet owners or veterinarians.
- Updated pet owners regularly on dogs' activities and care to ensure peace of mind.
- Cultivated trusting relationships with clients through consistent communication and responsiveness.
- Provided care for pets during owners' trips away from home.
- Ensured that each dog was provided with food, water, and rest as needed.
- Developed strong relationships with pet owners through consistent communication about their beloved companions.
- Delivered compassionate care tailored to individual needs of dogs across various breeds, ages, and temperaments.
- Accompanied pet owners on trips away from home when needed.
Babysitter
Self-employeed
Pittsburgh
02.2022 - Current
- Communicated daily with parents regarding children's activities and needs to ensure alignment on care.
- Maintained positive attitude, demonstrating patience and understanding to create a supportive environment for children.
- Monitored children's safety and well-being to prevent accidents and falls.
- Cared for children of various ages, assisting with feeding, dressing, and daily activities to promote comfort and routine.
- Establishing trust through consistent communication with both parents and kids.
- Remaining alert at all times while caring for multiple children simultaneously.
- Communicated with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors.
- Transported children to school, sports activities, or other engagements.
- Taught children how to complete basic crafts such as paintings, drawings and decorations.
- Provided nurturing and appropriate environment for children of various ages.
Line Worker
Piada Italian Street Food
Bethel Park
09.2023 - 12.2025
- Prepared ingredients for menu items in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Assembled and packaged food orders to ensure accuracy and efficiency in service delivery.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely food service during peak hours.
- Followed recipes and portion guidelines to ensure consistency in food preparation.
- Assisted in training new employees on kitchen procedures and safety protocols.
- Monitored inventory levels and reported shortages to management to maintain continuous operation.
- Assisted in the assembly of products on the production line.
- Monitored the equipment to make sure it was working properly.
- Maintained clean worksite to avoid hazards from chemicals and fragile products.
- Inspected finished products for accuracy and completeness to uphold quality standards prior to packaging.
Floor Associate
Kohl's
West Mifflin
12.2021 - 05.2022
- Organized merchandise on sales floor according to visual standards.
- Engaged positively with customers, providing professional and polite support for sales and service needs to enhance overall shopping experience.
- Maintained high standards of customer service during all interactions to ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Engaged with customers to address inquiries and resolve issues effectively.
- Processed customer transactions accurately at the cash register.
- Processed payments for purchases using cash registers or point-of-sale systems.
- Processed merchandise returns and exchanges for customers to refund payments, trade items, and offer store credit.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance customer shopping experience.
- Organized product displays to attract customers and effectively promote sales.
- Stocked shelves and ensured proper inventory levels throughout the day.
- Ensured that aisles were neat, clean, and free from hazards at all times.
- Supported loss prevention efforts by monitoring store activities.
- Maintained knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment methods, returns, exchanges.
- Kept calm and applied strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills to resolve conflicts.
- Assisted various departments by helping with different tasks during busy hours.
Education
High School Diploma -
Thomas Jefferson High School
Jefferson Hills, PA06-2024
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
CCAC
West Mifflin, PA03-2026
Skills
- Support services
- Team collaboration
- Active Listening
- Reliability
- Hardworking
- Emotional Support
Accomplishments
High Honor Roll
Affiliations
Multicultural Student Union
Timeline
Dietary Aide
South Hills Post Acute
10.2024 - Current
Line Worker
Piada Italian Street Food
09.2023 - 12.2025
Dog Sitter
Self-employeed
06.2023 - Current
Babysitter
Self-employeed
02.2022 - Current
Floor Associate
Kohl's
12.2021 - 05.2022
High School Diploma -
Thomas Jefferson High School
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing
CCAC