Kasey Gragg
Boone
Summary
Hardworking leader with good communication skills, and a team-oriented mindset. Eager to learn and excel in my chosen career, and help clients to the best of my ability. Positive and motivated employee and coach, teaching necessary skills and lessons.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Volleyball Coach
Appalachian Volleyball Club and Parkway Elementary
Boone
06.2022 - Current
- Mentored players one-on-one on techniques to boost confidence.
- Worked with many different age groups and skill levels to help develop basic to more advanced players and skills.
- Dealt with parent and player communication in both positive and negative settings.
- Worked with other coaches to create a lineup and practice plans throughout many seasons.
- Attended many coaches' meetings and had conversations with referees and administrators at tournaments.
Horse Lesson Teacher
Circle G Farm
Boone
05.2021 - Current
- Teaching children of various ages how to ride and take care of a horse.
- Instructing the children on how to do crafts and activities, such as roping or playing a game.
- Being responsible for the safety of a group of children and horses, and keeping a constant eye on everything that is happening.
- Working with, and communicating with, parents during pickup and drop-off for the camps and individual lessons.
Caterer
Scarlett Hen Catering
Wilkesboro
05.2018 - Current
- Catering weddings, parties, and other events for various groups of people.
- Helping with the setup and teardown of different venues and places.
- Practiced using people skills and working to meet the needs of every customer.
- Created attractive displays for buffets using a variety of garnishes and decorations.
- Prepared food items for catering events including salads, sandwiches, appetizers, entrees, and desserts.
- Interacting with and answering any questions the customer or party guests may have.
Sunday School Teacher
Mount Vernon Baptist Church
Boone
08.2017 - Current
- Working with preschool-aged children and teaching them stories and verses of the Bible.
- Teaching children basic lessons such as sharing and sitting quietly while someone is talking.
- Working with children with a wide range of abilities and cognitive skills.
- Understanding and teaching children who speak a different language, and may not understand English.
Volunteer Therapy Assistant and Sidewalker
De La Cruz Farms
Boone
08.2014 - Current
- Working with young children and horses to assist a speech pathologist during therapy sessions, and seeing different methods to use based on the abilities of the child.
- Helping children from various backgrounds learn about responsibility through chores and taking care of some of the animals.
- Being in charge of leading the horse that the child is riding, and practicing patience and leadership with the animal.
- Working camps and Bible schools at the farm involve working with children of various abilities at once, and choosing activities that everyone can participate in.
- Being a 1-on-1 for a child with special needs, and helping them navigate through the activities for each day, while helping them perform basic tasks.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC12-2026
Some College (No Degree) -
Caldwell Community College And Technical Institute
Hudson, NCSkills
- Parent interaction strategies
- Team bonding
- Skills assessments
- Individual skill development
- Team culture development
- Communication strategies
- Patience and tolerance
- Collaboration and teamwork
Affiliations
- Member of the club volleyball team at App State.
- Played team sports from age 5 until present.
- Active member of local bible studies and church groups.
- Co-president of community service group for athletes in high school.
Accomplishments
- Received an award for positive and hardworking attitude on high school volleyball team.
- Received an award for community mindset at high school graduation award ceremony.
Timeline
Volleyball Coach
Appalachian Volleyball Club and Parkway Elementary
06.2022 - Current
Horse Lesson Teacher
Circle G Farm
05.2021 - Current
Caterer
Scarlett Hen Catering
05.2018 - Current
Sunday School Teacher
Mount Vernon Baptist Church
08.2017 - Current
Volunteer Therapy Assistant and Sidewalker
De La Cruz Farms
08.2014 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Communication Sciences And Disorders
Appalachian State University
Some College (No Degree) -
Caldwell Community College And Technical Institute
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