Human Behavior
Hi, I’m
Martha Trahan
Lafayette,LA
Summary
Talented Administrator highly successful at motivating teams and streamlining operations. Analytical problem solver and persuasive communicator with talent for thinking outside box for creative solutions.
Overview
15
years of professional experience
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Self-employeedLafayette, LA
Communion and Liberation Responsible
01.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Liaised with community members, recommending resources and programs.
- Assisted in implementation of community support services in alignment with needs.
- Established networks to increase community awareness of new programs.
- Worked with community members to improve life choices and maximize benefits of programs.
Self-employeedLafayette, LA
Homemaker
05.2013 - Current
Job overview
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important children information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding children with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Assisted in feeding children by offering fluids and snacks and recording amounts consumed in logbook
- Assisted children with therapy exercises as specified by care team.
- Assisted in feeding children by offering fluids and snacks
John Paul The Great AcademyLafayette, LA
Kitchen Manager
08.2019 - 06.2021
Job overview
- Maintained organized, clean cooking and serving space by sanitizing countertops, sweeping, mopping and breaking down soup, salad and hot bars.
- Prepared and disposed of food, using proper food labeling, handling and safety techniques.
- Maintained adequate levels of condiments and well-stocked drink stations to keep service flowing smoothly.
- Operated large-volume cooking equipment to serve over 150 patrons per day.
- Inspected appliances, commercial fryers and ovens to verify proper working order.
- Added food items, beverages and utensils to trays and immediately delivered to correct rooms.
- Cooked food per recipe requirements in large batches for routine school breakfasts, lunches, and special events.
- Restocked condiments, beverages, and utensils per expected use levels.
Delta Painting Contractors, LLCLafayette, LA
Owner/Office Manager
06.2017 - 01.2020
Job overview
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.
- Reduced personnel turnover and promoted employee development by recruiting team-oriented candidates and implementing new training practices.
- Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
- Introduced new methods, practices and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
Acadiana Ob/gynLafayette, LA
Receptionist
11.2014 - 06.2015
Job overview
- Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
- Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients and updated client records.
- Scheduled and confirmed appointments and meetings for senior management team.
- Sorted, received and distributed mail correspondence between departments and personnel.
- Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Answered large volume of incoming calls daily to resolve customer issues and schedule appointments.
Education
Teurlings Catholic High SchoolLafayette, La
High School Diploma
08.2005 - 05.2009
South Louisiana Community CollegeLafayette, LA
Associate of Science from General Studies
08.2009 - 12.2012
Louisiana State University At AlexandriaAlexandria, LA
Bachelor of Science from Psychology
08.2020 - Current
Skills
Patient-focused care
Interests
Communications
Timeline
Communion and Liberation Responsible
Self-employeed
01.2021 - Current
Louisiana State University At Alexandria
Bachelor of Science from Psychology
08.2020 - Current
Kitchen Manager
John Paul The Great Academy
08.2019 - 06.2021
Owner/Office Manager
Delta Painting Contractors, LLC
06.2017 - 01.2020
Receptionist
Acadiana Ob/gyn
11.2014 - 06.2015
Homemaker
Self-employeed
05.2013 - Current
South Louisiana Community College
Associate of Science from General Studies
08.2009 - 12.2012
Teurlings Catholic High School
High School Diploma
08.2005 - 05.2009
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