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Professional Summary
  • Diligent restaurant kitchen worker with excellent cooking skills and strong knowledge of food safety. Consistently maintain well-stocked, organized and clean kitchen areas to maximize productivity. Dedicated team player with punctual nature and open communication style dedicated to meeting every preparation and service need. Energetic culinary professional with blend of creativity, passion for food and exceptional cooking skills. Work well as dynamic leader in high-pressure restaurant settings.
  • Experienced Paraprofessional eager to help students of all ability levels excel. Thrilled to assist teachers with any and all needs to facilitate best possible educational environment. Caring Youth Specialist eager to help special needs kids improve behaviors, social skills and educational capabilities. Observant and skilled team player successful at responding to crisis situations and providing emergency support.
  • Special Education Paraprofessional knowledgeable in lesson planning and individualized learning strategies. Looking to bring further success to a school district through behavior management and student engagement.
  • Compassionate Special Education Paraprofessional offering excellent skills in devising student strategies and monitoring classroom activities. Pursuing a similar position where a well-qualified individual with an understanding of autism spectrum disorder and learning disabilities is highly sought.
  • Versatile Special Education Teacher with focus on individual student needs across academia and emotional development. Empathetic and accommodating in design and implementation of hands-on lessons, catering to diverse learning abilities. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to deliver exceptional educational tools, fostering academic achievement.
  • Friendly and prompt Front Desk Agent with good hands in using phone, computer and office equipment. Strong multitasking, communication and interpersonal skills. Unsurpassed mathematical skills and ability to handle all front office operations.
  • Driven Front Desk Agent highly skilled in managing reservations, telephone calls and customer inquiries. Poised with total commitment to guest satisfaction. Well-versed in mitigating customer dissatisfaction with prompt service and diplomatic communication.
  • Multilingual individual with team-oriented nature and expertise to handle diverse tasks, including checking shipments and processing customer payments. Positive and upbeat communicator dedicated to customer satisfaction. Proficient in keeping stock current, organized and properly identified to promote sales.
Skills
  • Institutional and batch cooking
  • Food plating and presentation
  • Recipes and menu planning
  • Food spoilage prevention
  • Budgeting
  • Hospitality service expertise
  • Food preparation
  • Kitchen equipment operation and maintenance
  • Food preparation and safety
  • Beautiful presentation of food
  • Performance improvement
  • Strong attention to safe food handling procedures
  • Order delivery practices
  • Extensive catering background
  • Special education
  • Social development and integration
  • Educational assistance
  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Differentiated instruction
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Storytelling
  • Student progress reporting
  • Child development
  • Activity Planning
  • After-school programs
  • Documentation
  • Elementary education
  • Secondary education
  • Behavior improvements
  • Student records management
  • Schedule Management
  • Organized
  • Skill building
  • Lesson Planning
  • Teaching and instruction
  • Skills strategies
  • Autism and spectrum disorders
  • Social and group settings
  • Lesson plan implementation
  • Instructional support
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Identifying problems
  • Creative imagination stimulation
  • Teaching/tutoring
  • Student-centered learning
  • Effective time management
  • Shorthand writing
  • Audio-visual aid implementation
  • Inquiry-based learning
  • Experience with special-needs students
  • Age-appropriate lesson planning
  • Student motivation
  • Strong collaborator
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Positive learning environment
  • Advising
  • Strategic Planning
  • Early childhood development
  • Multi-line phone systems
  • Welcoming guests
  • Supply stocking
  • Cash Handling
  • Word processing
  • File management
  • Customer Service
  • Data Entry
  • Recordkeeping
  • Training
  • MS Office
  • Data Collection
  • Inventory Management
  • Data Analysis
  • Customer assistance
  • Liquor law compliance
  • Refunds and exchanges
  • Bagging and packaging
  • Credit card processing
  • Point of sale knowledge
  • Coupons and gift cards
  • Stocking and replenishing
  • Order taking
  • Cleanliness
  • Receipt and refund issuance
  • Retail merchandising
  • Inventorying products
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Cleaning procedures
  • Maintaining store appearance
  • Money handling
  • Customer Relations
  • Cash register operation
  • Shelf-cleaning
  • Basic math skills
  • Payments posting
  • Currency sorting
  • Merchandising expertise
  • Price changes
  • Exemplary communication
  • Good telephone etiquette
  • Guest inquiries
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Customer direction
  • Product restocking
  • Checkout consistency
  • Merchandising familiarity
  • Multi-tasking ability
  • Cash register skills
  • Heavy lifting
  • Friendly demeanor
Work History
Cook02/2016 to 09/2016
Veterans Administration – Viera , FL
  • Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
  • Prepared identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
  • Changed and sanitized all cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment, sanitation and safety.
  • Ordered and received products and supplies to stock kitchen areas.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Met production requirements for all aspects of banquet and outlet desserts and breakfast pastries.
  • Received food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete entire order together and serve hot.
  • Prepared food items to meet recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
  • Prepared cooking supplies, ingredients and workstations when opening and closing kitchen.
  • Sanitized kitchen surfaces and equipment by cleaning grills, griddles, ovens and fryers
  • Assisted chef with planning easy but elegant appetizers to spark customer interest.
Paraprofessional03/2012 to 11/2014
Kipp Houston Public Schools – Houston , TX
  • Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness and assign grades.
  • Encouraged dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and daily living functioning.
  • Implemented physical exercises and used repetition, which enabled students to grasp new concepts quickly.
  • Prepared instruction materials, including making copies, constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and one on one assistance.
  • Participated in lesson planning and curriculum implementation through use of homeschooling and group assistance, which promoted quicker rollout and delivery.
  • Performed special tasks such as physical therapy and one on one teaching basic living skills as well as schooling to help students with special needs learn and grow.
  • Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions and results to assist lead teacher.
  • Implemented curriculum with life-based approach.
  • Met with team of professionals from different disciplines to implement comprehensive action plan.
  • Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
  • Observed individual behaviors and suspect actions, and reported issues to supervisory staff.
  • Spoke with parents about student needs to garner additional support.
  • Kept learning environments focused, inclusive and supportive at all times.
  • Planned and led activities to develop students' physical, emotional and social growth.
  • Took daily attendance, notifying Jenkins Memorial Center immediately of any student absences.
  • Reported on student progress, behavior and social skills to parents.
  • Assigned homework assignments and quizzes and wrote corresponding keys.
  • Worked with individual students to provide personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
  • Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
  • Led reading and arts and crafts lessons.
  • Maintained safety and security of all youth under care.
  • Kept classrooms clean by sterilizing and disinfecting toys and surfaces.
  • Offered constructive feedback to minors under care regarding specific actions, behaviors and words.
  • Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use.
Hotel Front Desk Clerk05/2011 to 09/2011
The Del Monte Lodge – Webster , NY
  • Updated customer accounts with add-on room charges, including minibar use and room service bills.
  • Explained details regarding property, including restaurants, pool area, spa and fitness center to acclimate patrons to resort environment.
  • Planned coverage needs and organized services to support incoming special events.
  • Used quick response and dynamic service skills to build relationships with patrons, improving customer retention rate.
  • Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
  • Provided guests with above-and-beyond service, including making outside venue reservations and setting up tours.
  • Promoted local entertainment and sporting events and offered details to assist patrons.
  • Protected guest valuables with main safe or in individual boxes to maximize security.
  • Entered customer data and updated information whenever patrons changed rooms.
  • Collaborated with team members to handle guest requirements from check-in through check-out.
  • Immediately contacted housekeeping staff and maintenance department regarding guest room issues, and to promote quick remediation.
  • Oversaw fast-paced front desk operations at busy hotel facility with large amount of daily guests.
  • Kept accounts in balance and ran daily reports to verify totals.
  • Answered multi-line phone system, responded to inquiries and transferred calls to correct departments and personnel.
  • Greeted numerous daily visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
  • Welcomed each new arrival pleasantly and confirmed reservations and identification.
  • Reported facility and room maintenance problems to appropriate personnel for immediate remediation.
  • Arranged accommodations and travel plans for visitors and presented updated itineraries.
  • Sorted mail and other important data upon clerk's absence, promoting quick delivery of all messages to recipients.
  • Maintained transaction security by verifying payment cards against identification.
  • Maintained files and records by implementing effective filing systems that boosted efficiency and organization.
  • Maintained financial accuracy by collecting deposits, fees and payments.
Cashier/Day Stocker01/2007 to 10/2007
Dollar General – City , STATE
  • Restocked, arranged and organized merchandise in front lanes to drive product sales.
  • Checked identification for proof-of-age and refusing alcohol and tobacco sales to underage customers.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with accuracy.
  • Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.
  • Counted cash in register drawer at beginning and end of shift.
  • Reviewed and resolved differences between accounting information and cash drawer.
  • Used cash registers and POS systems to request and record customer orders and compute bills.
  • Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks and bins for optimal appearance.
  • Assisted customers with special services, account updates and promotional options.
  • Helped over 75 guests every day by processing payments, monitoring reward accounts and resolving service concerns.
  • Served needs of more than 15 customers in busy lunch rush environment.
  • Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
  • Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
  • Arranged paper and electronic payment records to maintain well-organized fill systems and recordkeeping compliance.
  • Met and exceeded upsell goals by highlighting target merchandise with strategic promotional approaches.
  • Answered questions about store policies and concerns to support positive customer experiences.
  • Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
Education
GEDRison High School- City
Accomplishments

CERTIFIED IN FIRST AIDE/CPR

Completed the required classes for paraprofessional position working with intellectually impaired children graduating the classes through Jenkins Memorial Center being certified in first aid and cpr.

Certifications
  • ServSafe Food Handler
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