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Amanda Griswold

Des Moines,IA

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chef/Assistant/ Lead Receptionist

Independence Village
09.2022 - Current
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to strict sanitation guidelines for a safe kitchen environment.
  • Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient workflow processes and task delegation.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals within deadlines.
  • Managed daily operations, ensuring smooth workflows and timely task completion.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by promoting teamwork, collaboration, and shared accountability for results.
  • Maintained quality and cleanliness of work area and equipment.
  • Streamlined front desk operations for increased efficiency by effectively managing phone calls, emails, and walk-in clients.
  • Helped maintain office security by monitoring visitor access and directing visitors where they need to go.
  • Managed food preparation activities, such as cutting ingredients to size and preparing sauces and garnishes.
  • Maintained cleanliness and order of kitchen prep areas and appliances as well as convenient organization of ingredients.
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
  • Maintained visitor log for entering and leaving facility for security purposes.

Babysitter

self employeed
10.2015 - Current
  • Caring for infants and toddlers which include feeding, diapering, and dressing
  • Meet the physical, social, and emotional needs of the children
  • Promoted healthy habits by preparing nutritious meals and snacks for children daily.
  • Handled conflicts between siblings effectively using conflict resolution techniques resulting in a more peaceful household.
  • Communicated positively with children and guardians.
  • Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.

Dollar General Cashier

Dollar General
12.2021 - 10.2022
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate cash transactions.
  • Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Assisted customers with inquiries and provided exceptional service, resulting in positive feedback from shoppers.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve sales targets and maintain a clean, well-stocked store environment.
  • Resolved customer complaints professionally, leading to improved customer relations and loyalty.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
  • Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
  • Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
  • Worked with floor team and managers to meet wide range of customer needs.
  • Set up new sales displays each week with fresh merchandise.
  • Encouraged customers to make additional purchases by highlighting current deals and keeping lane well-stocked.

Dietary Aide

Trillium
09.2021 - 11.2021
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing high-quality meals tailored to their dietary needs and preferences.
  • Assisted in the preparation of nutritious meals for patients with various medical conditions and dietary restrictions.
  • Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace, ensuring timely meal production and delivery.
  • Ensured food safety compliance through proper storage, handling, and sanitation procedures, minimizing risk of contamination or illness.
  • Assisted in maintaining dry storage areas and handling unpacking, dating, and rotating of food and non-food supplies as directed.
  • Observed diners to respond to additional requests and determine when meal completed.

Florist

Stylish Living
09.2018 - 05.2019
  • Maintained fresh inventory through proper rotation, storage, and display methods.
  • Expanded product offerings based on market trends and client feedback to maintain relevance in the industry.
  • Inspected stock to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
  • Prepared new flower and greenery shipments for arrangement by stripping leaves below waterline, cutting new flowers, mixing flower food solutions and filling floral containers with food solutions.
  • Nurtured flowers to maintain quality and promote longevity.

Education

High School Diploma -

North Cedar High School
Clarence, IA
06.2022

Skills

  • Kitchen Experience (8 years)
  • Cash Handling (8 years)
  • Organizational Skills (8 years)
  • Food Service (8 years)
  • Food Preparation Experience (8 years)
  • Cooking Experience (8 years)
  • Food Safety (8 years)
  • Customer service (6 years)
  • Dietary Aide Experience (5 years)
  • Computer skills (10 years)
  • Google Docs (10 years)
  • Microsoft Outlook (5 years)
  • Document review (5 years)
  • Microsoft Office

Certification

  • CPR, 04/01/22, 04/01/24

Timeline

Chef/Assistant/ Lead Receptionist

Independence Village
09.2022 - Current

Dollar General Cashier

Dollar General
12.2021 - 10.2022

Dietary Aide

Trillium
09.2021 - 11.2021

Florist

Stylish Living
09.2018 - 05.2019

Babysitter

self employeed
10.2015 - Current

High School Diploma -

North Cedar High School
  • CPR, 04/01/22, 04/01/24

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