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April Ward

Louisville,Kentucky

Summary

Aspires to secure full-time role within hospitality and food sector Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Experienced and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Inventory Control Clerk, Front End Lead

Bed Bath and Beyond
06.2016 - Current
  • Maintained accurate inventory counts to ensure stock availability.
  • Monitored inventory levels, conducting regular audits to identify discrepancies.
  • Enhanced customer shopping experience through effective inventory management.
  • Assisted in receiving and processing incoming shipments effectively.

Hostess, Bartender, Server

Bravo Italian Kitchen
09.2022 - 01.2026
  • Greeting guests and seating them
  • Attending to dining needs
  • Greeted and seated guests in a friendly and efficient manner.
  • Managed reservation system to optimize seating arrangements.
  • Coordinated with servers to ensure timely service for guests.

Reception

Puttshack
03.2024 - 06.2025
  • Greeting guests
  • Assisting with games and dining set up
  • Explaining the game as a Game Ambassador

Lead Two Year Old Teacher

Bright Horizons at Louisville
Louisburg, North Carolina
12.2022 - 08.2023
  • Developed engaging lesson plans for two-year-olds to promote early learning.
  • Fostered a safe and nurturing environment for children to explore and socialize.
  • Collaborated with families to support children's development and address concerns.

Centralized Key Entry Clerk

United Parcel Service
03.2019 - 09.2022
  • Processing shipments

Cold Pantry

Kendall's Brasserie and Bar
06.2019 - 06.2021
  • Preparing cold appetizers and desserts

Lead Three Year Old Teacher

Playworld Child Development Center
05.2017 - 01.2019
  • Supervising educational and emotional growth
  • Creating lesson plans
  • Building relationships with parents

Social Services Assistant/Peer Support Specialist

Department of Veteran Affairs
05.2013 - 06.2015
  • Working on health services research study
  • Providing motivational counseling

Garde Manger

Chateau Marmont
12.2006 - 08.2007
  • Preparing cold appetizers and desserts

Recreation Assistant II

Los Angeles City Recreation and Parks
01.1996 - 11.2005
  • Planning activities for children
  • Supervision of Camp Counselors

Unit Level Logistics Specialist

United States Army
09.1990 - 10.1995
  • Inventory management
  • Personnel processing
  • Coordinated supply chain operations to ensure timely delivery of resources.
  • Managed inventory control and maintained accurate stock records.
  • Facilitated communication between departments to streamline operations and resolve issues.

Courtesy Clerk/Cashier

Boys Market
01.1987 - 01.1990
  • Packaging items and cashier duties
  • Assisted customers with inquiries and product selections.
  • Stocked shelves to maintain organized displays and inventory levels.

Office Clerk

Los Angeles Southwest College
  • Issuing student I.D.s
  • Assisted in organizing student records and maintaining confidentiality.
  • Managed incoming and outgoing correspondence for efficient office operations.
  • Coordinated scheduling of appointments and meetings for staff members.

Education

Associate of Arts - Hospitality And Restaurant Management Operations

Augusta Esscoffie School of Culinary Arts
Boulder, CO
10-2023

Masters of Science Degree - General Counseling Studies

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN
03.2012

Masters of Science Degree - Human Services

Springfield College
Springfield, MA
06.2011

Bachelors of Science Degree - Human Services

Springfield College
Los Angeles, CA
06.2009

Professional Culinary Arts Diploma -

Kitchen Academy
Hollywood, CA
08.2006

A/A Degree - Interdisciplinary Studies

Los Angeles Southwest College
05.2000

Susan Miller Dorsey High School
Los Angeles, CA
06.1989

Post-Secondary and Adult Education

Capella University
Minneapolis, MN

Skills

  • Conflict resolution
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Communication skills
  • Time management
  • Lesson planning
  • Inventory management
  • Customer service

Additional Comments

References are available on request.

Timeline

Reception

Puttshack
03.2024 - 06.2025

Lead Two Year Old Teacher

Bright Horizons at Louisville
12.2022 - 08.2023

Hostess, Bartender, Server

Bravo Italian Kitchen
09.2022 - 01.2026

Cold Pantry

Kendall's Brasserie and Bar
06.2019 - 06.2021

Centralized Key Entry Clerk

United Parcel Service
03.2019 - 09.2022

Lead Three Year Old Teacher

Playworld Child Development Center
05.2017 - 01.2019

Inventory Control Clerk, Front End Lead

Bed Bath and Beyond
06.2016 - Current

Social Services Assistant/Peer Support Specialist

Department of Veteran Affairs
05.2013 - 06.2015

Garde Manger

Chateau Marmont
12.2006 - 08.2007

Recreation Assistant II

Los Angeles City Recreation and Parks
01.1996 - 11.2005

Unit Level Logistics Specialist

United States Army
09.1990 - 10.1995

Courtesy Clerk/Cashier

Boys Market
01.1987 - 01.1990

Office Clerk

Los Angeles Southwest College

Associate of Arts - Hospitality And Restaurant Management Operations

Augusta Esscoffie School of Culinary Arts

Masters of Science Degree - General Counseling Studies

Capella University

Masters of Science Degree - Human Services

Springfield College

Bachelors of Science Degree - Human Services

Springfield College

Professional Culinary Arts Diploma -

Kitchen Academy

A/A Degree - Interdisciplinary Studies

Los Angeles Southwest College

Susan Miller Dorsey High School

Post-Secondary and Adult Education

Capella University

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