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Sylvia Brainard

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Caregiver

Senior Helpers
Murrells Inlet, SC
10.2020 - Current
  • Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
  • Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
  • Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
  • Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.

Restaurant Hostess

Valentino Restaurant
Surfside Beach, SC
05.2019 - Current
  • Greeted customers and escorted them to their tables.
  • Assigned seating arrangements based on customer preferences and restaurant policies.
  • Provided menus and answered questions about menu items and specials.
  • Monitored dining room activity to ensure all guests were receiving optimal service.
  • Informed kitchen staff of any special orders or dietary restrictions.
  • Provided assistance to servers as needed including refilling beverages and clearing plates from tables.
  • Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders and respond to service questions.
  • Restocked condiments, silverware, napkins, tablecloths. as needed.
  • Balanced cash register at end of shift according to established procedures.
  • Performed opening and closing duties such as restocking supplies and cleaning work areas.

Housekeeping Cleaner

Sylvia's Cleaning Services (Owner)
Murrells Inlet, SC
02.2019 - Current
  • Swept and mopped floors, cleaned carpets, dusted furniture and fixtures.
  • Vacuumed upholstered furniture and curtains, washed windows, removed cobwebs.
  • Cleaned and sanitized bathrooms, replenished supplies such as soap and toilet paper.
  • Stocked linen closets with fresh supplies of towels and linens.
  • Emptied wastebaskets and replaced liners.
  • Transported trash to designated disposal areas.
  • Replenished amenities in guest rooms according to established standards.
  • Reported any maintenance issues to supervisor immediately.
  • Maintained a clean work area at all times by sweeping or vacuuming daily.
  • Inspected guest rooms on completion for cleanliness standards set by the hotel management team.
  • Assisted with laundry duties as needed, including sorting, washing, drying and folding items.
  • Performed deep-cleaning tasks such as shampooing carpets or steam-cleaning upholstery.

School Bus Driver

Savino Transportation
Scotland, CT
09.2016 - 11.2018
  • Ensured safety of students by following all traffic laws and regulations.
  • Maintained bus cleanliness, inspected for mechanical problems, and reported any issues to supervisor.
  • Performed pre-trip inspections of the bus according to established procedures.
  • Transported students to school in a timely manner while keeping assigned route schedule.
  • Communicated effectively with parents regarding student transportation issues.
  • Reported student behavior incidents promptly to the appropriate personnel.
  • Developed positive relationships with students through friendly interactions.
  • Monitored student behavior on the bus and enforced rules consistently.

Administrative Assistant

AJI Designs
Greenacres City, FL
01.2012 - 06.2016
  • Provided administrative support to the executive team, including scheduling meetings and managing calendars.
  • Organized and maintained filing systems for physical and electronic documents, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of records.
  • Greeted visitors in a professional manner, responding to inquiries and directing them to appropriate personnel.
  • Composed letters, memos, reports, emails, presentations and other written correspondence as required by management staff.
  • Managed incoming calls while providing information or transferring callers to appropriate personnel.
  • Assisted with the planning of special events by arranging catering services, securing venues and ordering promotional materials.

Education

High School Diploma -

Bloomfield High School
Bloomfield, CT
06-1981

Skills

  • Bookkeeping
  • Data Entry
  • Office Administration
  • Clerical Support
  • Reservation coordination
  • Menu Memorization
  • High-volume dining
  • Payment Processing
  • Greeting guests
  • Basic Housekeeping
  • Patient Companionship
  • Care Plan Adherence
  • Behavioral Management
  • Compassionate client care

Timeline

Caregiver

Senior Helpers
10.2020 - Current

Restaurant Hostess

Valentino Restaurant
05.2019 - Current

Housekeeping Cleaner

Sylvia's Cleaning Services (Owner)
02.2019 - Current

School Bus Driver

Savino Transportation
09.2016 - 11.2018

Administrative Assistant

AJI Designs
01.2012 - 06.2016

High School Diploma -

Bloomfield High School

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