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Aressa Willis

Robbinsdale,Minnesota

Summary

Passionate client-focused business manager committed to learning, building people, developing skills in business management and operations, clerical, and team contribution. Self-directed and energetic with superior performance in both autonomous or collaborative environments.

Work History

Rideshare Driver

Lyft Inc
Minneapolis, Minnesota
07.2017 - Current
  • Safely transports high-value clients with professionalism and discretion.
  • Multitask in high-pressure environment.
  • Achieve high customer ratings on post-trip surveys for timeliness, driving, vehicle cleanliness and customer service.


Security Guard

Securitas Critical Infrastructure Services
Minneapolis, Minnesota
12.2019 - 02.2022
  • Respond quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
  • Secure premises and 1,000+ personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
  • Permitted entry with escort for approved persons into secure locations.
  • Review camera and system feeds and alerted proper respondents regarding discrepancies.

Food Service Manager

Holiday Stationstore, Linn Companies
Golden Valley, Minnesota
03.2018 - 11.2018
  • Investigated and integrated enhanced service and team management strategies to boost business profits.
  • Coordinated, checked in and organized commissary.
  • Organized and oversaw food service training on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations, productivity, and up selling strategies.
  • Orchestrated positive customer experiences.
  • Controlled inventory costs through hands-on management and proactive changes.
  • Increased hot food sales by 15%.
  • Reduced health risks and safety hazards by adhering to health department standards.

Assistant Manager

Holiday Stationstores Inc.
New Hope, Minnesota
09.2016 - 03.2017
  • Supervised team of 15 employees.
  • Daily financials data entry and review.
  • Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries.
  • Accurately counted cash tills and depositing cash.
  • Managed inventory control processes to restore back stock, control costs and maintain sales floor levels to meet customer needs.
  • Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.

Receiver

Lowe's
Plymouth, Minnesota
03.2016 - 09.2016
  • Placed, tagged and secured merchandise in designated areas.
  • Conducted daily counts and weekly audits to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
  • Kept work areas clean, safe and organized.
  • Loaded and unloaded boxes and pallets using safe operating procedures and correct equipment.
  • Communicated with vendor representatives to resolve damaged shipments and item shortages.

Head Cashier

Lowe's
Plymouth, Minnesota
09.2015 - 03.2016
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
  • Performed store opening, closing and shift change actions to keep operations efficient and current.
  • Customer service.
  • Overrode necessary transactions in each department.
  • Monitored self-checkout systems and provided assistance or intervention where required.
  • Oversaw group of 15 cashiers and service staff, supervising performance, correcting problems and boosting efficiency to optimize team operations and dynamics.

Housekeeping Room Attendant

Crowne Plaza Hotel & Suites
Bloomington, Minnesota
09.2013 - 07.2014
  • Completed pre-cleaning duties by setting up cleaning carts with fresh linens, bathroom amenities, cleaning supplies and requested guest supplies.
  • Removed bed sheets and towels from rooms and pre-treated stains to maintain and restore linen condition.
  • Used chemicals by following safety protocols and procedures to avoid burns and injuries.
  • Trained new employees on departmental procedures.

Picker Packer

Target Distribution Center
St Paul, Minnesota
06.2013 - 08.2013
  • Prepared orders for shipment by inserting associated paperwork, tagging boxes and scanning barcodes to upload package data to tracking system.
  • Achieved production targets by maintaining high productivity levels and communicating with team members regarding orders and fulfillment.
  • Reduced fulfillment errors by using RF scanners to quickly pick items to proper bins.
  • Checked packing slips and other documentation to appropriately box items requested by clientele.

Crew Member

Chipotle Inc.
Eden Prairie, Minnesota
01.2013 - 02.2013
  • Took orders, prepared meals and collected payments.
  • Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
  • Prepared products following restaurant, health, and safety standards and procedures.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete orders.
  • Prepared and cooked over 60 food orders per day.
  • Replenished serving stations with fresh food and cleaned up spills.

Food Production Worker

Gracious Gifts
Edina, Minnesota
10.2012 - 12.2012
  • Prepared food items according to standardized recipes and directions.
  • Adhered to company safety policies and procedures for proper food safety and sanitation.
  • Packaged over 6 different hand made food products for shipment.

Secretary

Circle Of Discipline
Minneapolis, Minnesota
03.2012 - 09.2012
  • Updated spreadsheets and created presentations to support management.
  • Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate and membership payment documentation.
  • Answered on average 10 phone calls per day.
  • Checked out boxing equipment to members.
  • Maintained clean and sanitary work environment by disinfecting regularly.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Business Management

Hennepin Technical College
Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
05.2022

Skills

  • Leadership skills
  • Customer Relationships
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Staff Management
  • Problem solving
  • Efficient
  • Data entry
  • Telephone etiquette
  • Excellent multi-tasking ability

Timeline

Security Guard

Securitas Critical Infrastructure Services
12.2019 - 02.2022

Food Service Manager

Holiday Stationstore, Linn Companies
03.2018 - 11.2018

Rideshare Driver

Lyft Inc
07.2017 - Current

Assistant Manager

Holiday Stationstores Inc.
09.2016 - 03.2017

Receiver

Lowe's
03.2016 - 09.2016

Head Cashier

Lowe's
09.2015 - 03.2016

Housekeeping Room Attendant

Crowne Plaza Hotel & Suites
09.2013 - 07.2014

Picker Packer

Target Distribution Center
06.2013 - 08.2013

Crew Member

Chipotle Inc.
01.2013 - 02.2013

Food Production Worker

Gracious Gifts
10.2012 - 12.2012

Secretary

Circle Of Discipline
03.2012 - 09.2012

Associate of Applied Science - Business Management

Hennepin Technical College
Aressa Willis