Nellie Knudsen
Kayenta
Summary
Motivated and compassionate 21-year-old from the Navajo Reservation with a lifelong passion for becoming a teacher. Currently pursuing an Associate of Applied Science degree and Certificate in Childhood Development while gaining experience working with children and families through classroom internships and the Navajo Nation DSR TANF office. Dedicated to creating a positive and supportive learning environment for young children.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Records Clerk
Navajo Nation Department of Self Reliance
11.2025 - 05.2026
- Organized and maintained accurate records within departmental filing systems.
- Processed incoming documents, ensuring proper categorization and timely distribution.
- Assisted in developing procedures for efficient record-keeping practices.
- Conducted regular audits of records for compliance with established regulations.
- Assisted with typing, data entry, and answering incoming calls as required.
- Maintained accuracy of records by verifying accuracy of data in records.
- Destroyed records in line with retention schedules to protect confidential information and comply with regulations.
- Transferred inactive records to storage to free up space and preserve history.
- Enhanced accuracy in data entry tasks by consistently adhering to quality control measures and promptly addressing errors.
Intake Specialist
Navajo Nation Department Of Workforce Development
03.2025 - 11.2025
- Conducted initial assessments to determine client eligibility for workforce development programs.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline intake processes and enhance service delivery.
- Managed case documentation using departmental software, ensuring accuracy and compliance with policies.
- Provided information on available resources to clients, facilitating access to job training opportunities.
- Developed rapport with clients, fostering a welcoming environment that encourages participation in programs.
- Assisted in tracking client progress and outcomes, contributing to program evaluation efforts.
- Coordinated communication between clients and program staff, enhancing overall efficiency of services provided.
- Participated in training sessions to stay updated on best practices in workforce development initiatives.
- Answered phone calls and provided new clients with required paperwork to initiate service.
- Increased customer satisfaction with timely follow-ups, ensuring all necessary documentation was collected and processed promptly.
Crew Member
McDonalds
11.2024 - 03.2025
- Sweep and Mop
- Sanitize all Materials Surrounding my Station
- Take out Trash
- Wash and Sanitize Trash Cans
- Wipe Down Tables in the Front Lobby
- Swept and Mopped Front Lobby and Guests Sitting Area
- Wipe down Tables after every use
- Restock All Food Products or Cartons (first in, first out)
- Take Orders Front Register and Window
- Make Drinks and Desert
- Practice Food Safety at all times
- Follow all guidelines to the cleaning equipment
- Fry Fries
- Labeled All Food Products with dates and names
- Dust and sanitize every thing that is in my station at the end of every shift
- Restock restroom paper towels and toilet paper
- Count My Money Drawers at the End of my Shift
- Jacklynn Young, Kayenta AZ, 86033 (928) 697-8169
ECE Specialist
ABC Preschool
08.2024 - 09.2024
- ECE Specialist for $12.20 an hour
- Help Teacher with tasks around their Classroom
- Wiped Down Tables and White Boards
- Assist with Office Aid tasks
- Organizing papers
- Making folders in the computer to help principal
- Wiped and disinfected offices everyday
- Cleaned and Disinfected doors inside and out
- Created posters for teachers
- Print and Laminate Paper for Teachers
- Decorate Stages for Children Events (Pageants)
- Assist students back to class
- Wipe down Beds after students Napping time every friday
- Vacuumed Classrooms
- Wiped down Book Shelves and Books
- Cleaned and sanitizes all playing equipment that was used that day
- Noted what needed to be fixed out of the school
- Cleaned and Sanitized all White Boards and Markers every day
- Job Ended because it was a Pine Youth/ Workforce Job
- Dr. Victoria Yazzie, Kayenta AZ, 86033 (928) 697 2060
ECE Specialist
ABC Preschool
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Worked for $12.45 an hour
- Cleaned the school and the classroom
- Mopped and swept
- Wiped down all tables and bookshelves
- Sanitized markers, pencils, scissors, white boards, every thing a child is going to touch
- Vacuumed classroom and empty some that were not being used
- Washed and cleaned out trash cans and relined
- Took heavy boxes of school supplies to classes that needed it
- Decorated bulletin boards
- Swept and Mopped Restroom
- Cleaned Toilets
- Painted the sidewalks
- Decorated school walls inside and out
- Got classes ready for kids to come back to school
- Helped supervisor organize papers
- Job ended because it was a short Workforce Job
- Dr. Victoria Yazzie, Kayenta AZ, 86033 (928) 697 2060
Sandwich Artist
Subway
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Cashier for $13.44 an hour
- Prepped vegetable such as cucumbers, onion, bell peppers, olives, pickles
- Labeled food products with dates and names of products
- Swept and mopped lobby, restroom, kitchen, dish area, and front counter
- Cleaned and disinfected toilets, sinks, mirrors, and all door handled
- Used cleaning products properly to meet all guidelines
- Refilled all toilet tissue and paper towel where they are needed
- Took out trash to main garbage can outside
- Scrubbed and disinfected all trash can everyday
- Sliced fresh meat
- Served food to customers
- Cleaned stationeries out which includes the cambros that have vegetables in them
- Wiped down all tables and shelves (removed dust and grime)
- Wiped and cleaned all the glass windows and clean all signs hanging from them
- Refilled drinks departments (took apart drink dispensers and washed them)( labeled drink to when to dispose them or refill them)
- I left because i had to return back to school in richfield
- Kayenta AZ 86033- Cynthia Smith (928) 697 8400
Labor Worker
Dennehotso Chapter House
06.2023 - 06.2023
- Labor worker for $8.20 an hour
- Cleaned up people’s gardens
- Pulled weeds out around the chapter house and Preschool
- Scrubbed down the old Chapter House Walls from Top to Bottom removing dust and spiders
- Swept and Mopped New Chapter House and Old Chapter House
- Wiped Down all the Tables and Cleared Out The Old Chapter House
- Planted cucumbers, tomatoes, jalapenos, and onions in a huge garden
- Served food to elders
- Swept all sidewalks outside the Chapter House and Preschool
- Painted outside of the Chapter House to make it look newer
- Wash the outside of the Dennehotso Preschool and swept the sidewalks
- This Job Ended because it was a 2 Week Workforce Job
- Dennehotso AZ, 86535 (928) 658- 3300
Cashier
Churches Chicken
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Cashier for $8 an hour
- Prepped coleslaw and biscuits in the morning
- Served food to customers
- Fried fries, okra, and chicken
- Scrubbed greasy floors
- Wiped down shelves and tables in the lobby and in the back supply room
- Swept and mopped floors in lobby and in the kitchen area
- Restocked new shipment that came in (first in, first out)
- Cleaned toilets, men and woman
- Restocked toilet paper and hand towels
- Labeled food products to show which one needed to be used or tossed
- Disinfected inside and outside trashcans (inside and out)
- Used mops, sweeps, cleaning products correctly
- Cleans sinks and mirrors
- Cleaned walls from top to bottom removing any stains or gue
- Wiped tables and chairs in the front lobby once a week (during covid so we did not have people eat inside)
- I left because I had to return back to school in Richfield Ut.
- Kayenta AZ 86033 - Philene Davis (928)-697-3250
Cashier
Concession
12.2021 - 01.2022
- Cashier for $9 an hour
- Prepped food items being careful on contamination
- Carried heavy items from down stairs to upstairs
- Scrubbed floors after concession was over
- Swept and mopped in the kitchen and where the customers sat
- Wiped chairs and tables from top to bottom
- Served food to customers
- Washed food trays and utensils
- Disposed of trash to the main garbage can
- Scrubbed inside and out of the trashcan
- Cleaned stationery and kitchen
- Left because its for only during sports event
- Snow College in Richfield UT, 84701- Sylvia Nielson (435) 896-6121
Education
High School -
Monument Valley High School
05.2021
High School -
South Sevier High School
05.2022
High School -
South Sevier High School
05.2023
High School -
South Sevier High School
05.2024
Freshman -
Snow College
Richfield, UT12.2026
Freshman - Teaching
Northland Pioneer College
Kayenta, AZ12.2026
Sophomore - Teaching
Utah State University
Logan, UT12.2026
Skills
- Customer service
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking and organization
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Clear communication
Timeline
Records Clerk
Navajo Nation Department of Self Reliance
11.2025 - 05.2026
Intake Specialist
Navajo Nation Department Of Workforce Development
03.2025 - 11.2025
Crew Member
McDonalds
11.2024 - 03.2025
ECE Specialist
ABC Preschool
08.2024 - 09.2024
ECE Specialist
ABC Preschool
07.2024 - 08.2024
Labor Worker
Dennehotso Chapter House
06.2023 - 06.2023
Sandwich Artist
Subway
05.2023 - 08.2023
Cashier
Churches Chicken
05.2022 - 08.2022
Cashier
Concession
12.2021 - 01.2022
High School -
Monument Valley High School
High School -
South Sevier High School
High School -
South Sevier High School
High School -
South Sevier High School
Freshman -
Snow College
Freshman - Teaching
Northland Pioneer College
Sophomore - Teaching
Utah State University