Hospitality and care professional with a background in team leadership, staff scheduling, training, and customer service. Managed floor operations, cash control, inventory, and client care with a steady focus on workflow, safety, and positive service outcomes.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
Caruso's Restaurant
Angola, Indiana
05.2025 - Current
Led a team of 12 employees, ensuring high productivity and excellent customer service.
Managed floor operations pertaining to food service and overall customer experience
Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
Established processes to ensure efficient workflow throughout the organization.
Resolved customer complaints and issues promptly, maintaining a positive brand image.
Evaluated individual and team business performance and identified opportunities for improvement.
Supervised cash handling, deposits, and end-of-day register balancing.
Private Home Health Care Provider
Self Employed
Angola, IN
03.2024 - Current
Provided private home health care for multiple clients in home settings.
Administered medications and tracked care routines carefully.
Measured vital signs and reported changes to family members.
Transported clients to medical appointments or other destinations as needed.
Administered medication as directed by physician's orders and documented all changes in client’s condition.
Collaborated with healthcare team members including physicians, nurses, therapists. to ensure quality of care is provided to the patient.
Manager
Hangout Bar & Grill
Fremont, IN
08.2018 - 03.2024
Managed daily operations and bar service.
Scheduled staff shifts for front-of-house and kitchen teams.
Enforced health, safety, and sanitation standards.
Trained servers, hosts, and bartenders on service standards and workplace procedures.
Responsible for payroll, liquor inventory, bank deposits, and accounts payable/receivable
Environment Health Supervisor
Steuben County Health Department
Angola, IN
10.2014 - 08.2018
Upheld county health requirements for well and septic system permits/inspections and county/state food inspections.
Investigate and resolve Housing/building complaints stemming from environmental reasons to homeowner neglect and those generated from law enforcement
Court witness for the county Health Department on cases related to unsafe dwellings and/or CPS related cases related to the home.
Attended County Commission meetings and presented budget, staff and office needs explanations.
Worked closely with other County Departments and Business Well and Septic entities, maintaining HIPPA regulations and privacy laws.
Continuous training, certifications and attendance in conferences and organization memberships.
Educator, Education Department
Cameron Memorial Hospital
10.2007 - 05.2014
Integrated the Health Steam Education System for hospital staff for yearly trainings required.
Instructor in CPR, Diabetic education, First Aid, Pre Natal and Post Natal Care, Pregnancy classes and Fit Testing
Nurse Tech, Unit Secretary, OB for 8 years
Maintained education records and training documentation for hospital staff.
Collaborated with managers to update Cameron Memorial Hospital training content.
Education
Health Care Management
Indiana Wesleyan University
Various prerequisite and general studies classes
Ball State University
Skills
Nurse Tech, Hospital Unit Secretary, OB experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office products, QuickBooks
Self-motivated
Project management
Instructor various fields/subjects
Customer Service
Staff scheduling, training/development
Inventory control
Team leadership
Cross-functional teamwork
Activities
15 Years with the American Diabetes annual Steuben County walk / fundraiser
Was directly responsible for money raised which went to provide diabetic insulin and supplies to the non-insured and under insured in Steuben County