Natalie Ford

Experience

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  Westminster Christian Academy (St. Louis)

  Jun 2016 - Jun 2022

  Summer Camp Counselor

  - Increased attendance by 5% from planning new ways to improve scheduling and communicating with families through using Excel.- Coordinated and encouraged new interactive learning opportunities to spur educational and emotional growth for campers and families while supervising all recreational activities- Fostered the needs of children and parents while ensuring a welcoming, trusting environment and cultivating new relationship-building skills

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  Mia Sorella

  Aug 2018 - Sept 2020

  Hostess

  - Recruited and trained six incoming employees with communication and organizational techniques to help them thrive and represent the restaurant’s brand to customers- Created detailed work plans that were utilized throughout business to monitor all restaurant activity to determine seating and dining flow

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  Self-employed

  Sept 2018 - Aug 2022

  Nanny

  - Provided care, intellectual stimulation, and engaging environments for children of ages 5-8- Observed children to proactively identify issues with emotional or physical development and worked with parents to address concerns- Met with parents about daily activities, positive development, and issues- Monitored play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate

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  University of Denver - Daniels College of Business

  Sept 2020 - Sept 2024

  Business Student
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  Dodds Wealth

  Jun 2023 - now

  - Conducting client annual reviews, showcasing expertise in generating and analyzing reports as well as building highly personalized agendas per client, ensuring smooth interactions.- Gaining holistic business exposure, actively engaging in operations management projects, and contributing to a thorough understanding of company dynamics.- Facilitated direct communication with associated companies, cultivating relationships to enhance client offerings.- Acquiring software proficiency in various wealth management tools, including: Redtail CRM, Orion, ClientWorks, and DST Vision. Show less

  • Paraplanner

    Jul 2024 - now

  • Intern

    Jun 2023 - now