Deaundrea Rankins
Cornelia,GA
Summary
Hardworking Shift Leader gifted at reviewing team tasks to assure quality. Engaging and personable coach and employee trainer successful at maximizing team productivity. Consistently recognized for hard work, attention to detail and goal achievement. Handles team needs with forward-thinking strategies and strong focus on daily requirements. Well-coordinated planner successful at coordinating schedules and workflows to meet business demands. Superior work ethic combined with resourceful and upbeat nature. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Shift Leader
Popeyes® Louisana Kitchen
01.2024 - 03.2024
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment while ensuring all employees adhered to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Completed cash and credit card transactions accurately using POS software.
- Oversaw daily cash handling procedures, maintaining accurate records and minimizing discrepancies.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Collaborated with other shift leaders to maintain consistent standards across all shifts, promoting a cohesive workplace culture.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through prompt and courteous service, addressing concerns immediately.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Enforced company policies and regulations with employees.
- Managed shift operations, supplied resources and monitored team performance to keep business profitable and running smoothly.
- Provided ongoing training for new hires, fostering a positive team atmosphere that encouraged growth and development.
- Served as a reliable point-of-contact for upper management when needed, effectively communicating any issues or successes from daily operations.
Groundskeeper
JLL
11.2023 - 01.2024
- Maintained grounds of residential and commercial properties by mowing lawns, trimming hedges and planting flowers.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and tree removal and thinning.
- Contributed to overall property aesthetics improvements resulting from dedicated attention towards daily maintenance tasks and detail-oriented approach to groundskeeping.
- Trimmed trees, bushes and shrubs to keep vegetation aesthetically pleasing.
- Cleared public and private areas of debris before and after events.
- Upheld high safety standards on all tasks performed ensuring minimal accidents or injuries within the workplace.
- Understood and followed verbal and written landscaping instructions to complete complex tasks correctly.
- Complied with safety regulations and procedures to prevent accidents and injuries on job sites.
- Managed comprehensive grounds maintenance schedules for optimal productivity and costeffectiveness.
Stock Room Associate
TJ Maxx, TJX Companies
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing store needs or priorities, willingly taking on additional responsibilities as needed to support overall operations.
- Maintained accurate inventory records, ensuring timely replenishment of stock and preventing product shortages.
- Operated efficiently under pressure during busy seasons, prioritizing tasks effectively while maintaining a strong commitment to detail-oriented work.
- Checked numbers manually and used hand-held equipment to locate products.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Contributed to a positive working environment through strong collaboration with team members and proactive problem-solving when challenges arose.
- Assisted with inventory receiving process, inspecting incoming deliveries for accuracy, quality control issues, or signs of tampering before entering them into the system.
- Collaborated with sales team to ensure adequate supply levels for promotions and seasonal demand fluctuations.
- Shelved new and returned inventory according to proper storage procedures.
- Contributed to increased sales by promptly restocking shelves with high-demand items during peak shopping hours.
- Ensured smooth flow of operations with effective communication between the stock room and sales floor teams regarding item availability or potential delays.
- Managed timely and effective replacement of damaged or missing products.
Cook
Popeyes® Louisana Kitchen
03.2022 - 09.2023
- Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared meals efficiently under time constraints for timely service during peak hours.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Took food orders from cashiers and cooked items quickly to complete order items together and serve hot.
- Reduced food waste significantly by implementing proper portion control and storage techniques.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality, visually appealing dishes.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Streamlined kitchen operations with effective communication and collaboration among team members.
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation.
Crew Member
Popeyes® Louisana Kitchen
04.2021 - 03.2022
- Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
- Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, handling multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or efficiency.
- Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing friendly and efficient service at the register.
- Cleaned and maintained all areas of restaurant to promote clean image.
- Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
- Kept food preparation area, equipment, and utensils clean and sanitary.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing concerns or issues promptly and professionally.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication and teamwork among staff members.
- Assisted other team members to achieve goals.
- Maintained high-quality food preparation standards, adhering to company guidelines for safety and cleanliness.
- Helped maintain a clean and welcoming dining area for customers, boosting overall satisfaction during their visit.
- Trained new team members on procedures, customer service, and sales techniques.
Education
High School Diploma -
Homestead High
Online05.2023
Skills
- Positive Attitude
- Cash Handling
- Team Leadership
- Problem-Solving
- Customer service focus
- Decision-making capabilities
- Team motivation
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Customer Service Management
- Team Collaboration and Leadership
Timeline
Shift Leader
Popeyes® Louisana Kitchen
01.2024 - 03.2024
Groundskeeper
JLL
11.2023 - 01.2024
Stock Room Associate
TJ Maxx, TJX Companies
09.2023 - 11.2023
Cook
Popeyes® Louisana Kitchen
03.2022 - 09.2023
Crew Member
Popeyes® Louisana Kitchen
04.2021 - 03.2022
High School Diploma -
Homestead High