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Amanda Dunavant

Sulphur Springs

Summary

Adept at enhancing production quality with a methodical and organized approach. Exceptional recordkeeping, data entry and process management skills. Industrious, forward-thinking and fastidious about maintaining optimal standards. Results-focused administrative food safety professional with many strengths. Proactive leader with strong communication, collaboration, and team building skills. Proficient in leveraging broad knowledge base with exceptional people skills to promote individual and team success. Adept at managing concurrent objectives to promote efficiency and influence desired positive outcomes. Organized and motivated team player eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Paraprofessional

Mount Vernon Elementary School
08.2023 - 05.2025
  • Observed students to help teachers identify potential learning blocks and opportunities for support.
  • Communicated and collaborated well with educators from various grade levels.
  • Applied positive reinforcement to redirect negative behaviors.
  • Graded assignments and tests and documented results into filing systems.
  • Customized small group and individual classroom activities based on differentiated learning needs.
  • Handled clerical duties, managed classrooms and coordinated documents for teachers.
  • Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities.
  • Supported students in developing strategies for individual and group learning.
  • Organized student performance and enrichment activities to facilitate learning.
  • Offered students personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support.
  • Utilized various instructional approaches to increase student participation and assess learning styles.
  • Assisted teachers in implementing individualized education plans for diverse student needs.
  • Facilitated classroom activities, enhancing student engagement and participation.
  • Supported students with special needs, promoting independence and social skills development.
  • Collaborated with educational staff to create a positive learning environment.
  • Monitored student progress, providing feedback to educators for tailored instruction.
  • Implemented behavioral strategies, fostering improved classroom behavior and focus.

Food Safety Supervisor

McDonald's
05.2017 - 06.2022
  • Conducted company-wide trainings in safety procedures, delivering tailored documentation for future reference and review.
  • Reported non-conforming results and trends to supervisor for corrective action
  • Conducted internal audits and performed plant inspections ever week.
  • Maintained compliance with local, state, federal, and McDonald's corporate standards by keeping documents, policies and records current and accurate.
  • Recorded or compiled test results to prepare graphs, charts or reports.
  • Tested food and beverage products to assess chemical properties and evaluate compliance with both production standards and federal requirements.
  • Monitored on-going quality control data to check compliance with product specifications.
  • Trained quality control and production team members in updated policies and work instructions.
  • Improved profit margins by streamlining operations and workflow.
  • Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
  • Resolved interpersonal conflicts by listening, finding common ground and building relationships.
  • Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
  • Created agendas and communication materials for team meetings.
  • Maintained updated food safety knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
  • Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.

Local Store Marketing Coordinator

McDonald's
10.2016 - 06.2022
  • Measured and evaluated customer and employee satisfaction to identify areas in need of improvement.
  • Measured marketing, advertising and communications program performance and developed strategy.
  • Wrote and developed media kits for event initiatives and all company projects.
  • Worked effectively in cross-functional, fast-paced environment to complete community outreach, store openings, product launches, and many other tasks.
  • Produced marketing graphics that were attractive and high-quality using Adobe, Microsoft, and Google Suite.
  • Gathered competitor data, analyzing pricing, product sales and marketing strategies.
  • Created agendas and communication materials for team meetings.
  • Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
  • Provided IT and software trouble-shooting support to organization.
  • Coordinated marketing campaigns across digital and print platforms to enhance brand visibility.
  • Managed social media initiatives, increasing audience engagement through targeted content strategies.
  • Analyzed market trends and consumer behavior to inform promotional strategies and improve outreach effectiveness.
  • Developed training materials and resources for staff to ensure consistent brand messaging across all locations.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to execute product launches and promotional events successfully.
  • Implemented process improvements that streamlined communication between marketing and operations departments.

Education

High School Diploma -

Paul Pewitt High School
05.2003

Skills

  • Quality Control
  • Food Safety Understanding
  • HACCP Execution
  • Testing Skills
  • FDA Compliance
  • Data Entry
  • Critical Thinking
  • Work Ethic
  • Data Management
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Customer Service
  • MS Office and Google Suite
  • Basic Math
  • Problem Resolution
  • Organizational Skills
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Computer Skills
  • PPE Use
  • Team Building
  • People Skills
  • Working Collaboratively
  • Relationship Building
  • Active Listening
  • Reliable and Trustworthy
  • Training & Development
  • Social skills development
  • Safety procedures
  • Instructional planning
  • Classroom assistance

Certification

  • Certified ServSafe instructor and proctor - valid through April 2025
  • McDonald's Organizational Technology Person Level 2

Education and Training

other

Timeline

Certified Paraprofessional

Mount Vernon Elementary School
08.2023 - 05.2025

Food Safety Supervisor

McDonald's
05.2017 - 06.2022

Local Store Marketing Coordinator

McDonald's
10.2016 - 06.2022

High School Diploma -

Paul Pewitt High School