Azure Nicholas
Columbus,IN
Summary
An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1996
1996
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Cafeteria Associate
BCSC
Columbus, IN
01.2011 - 05.2021
- Prepared nutritious meals following dietary guidelines and safety standards.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area to ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Assisted with inventory management by restocking supplies and monitoring expiration dates.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely while adhering to operational procedures.
- Collaborated with team members to deliver efficient food service during peak hours.
- Served meals promptly while ensuring customer satisfaction and dietary needs were met.
- Participated in training new staff on cafeteria protocols and food handling techniques.
- Ensured that all dishes served met health standards before being served to customers.
- Followed proper sanitation protocols when handling food items.
- Communicated effectively with coworkers regarding tasks or issues requiring attention.
- Cleaned and sanitized cafeteria surfaces, equipment, and utensils.
- Provided excellent customer service by anticipating customer needs and providing prompt assistance.
- Monitored temperature control systems in the kitchen area for compliance with health regulations.
- Assisted in the preparation of sandwiches, salads, and other food items for sale in the cafeteria.
- Maintained a clean working area by sweeping, mopping, wiping counters, and disposing of garbage properly.
- Greeted customers courteously and responded to their inquiries or requests promptly.
- Checked expiration dates on food items regularly to prevent spoilage.
- Stocked shelves with food products and supplies.
- Adhered to safety guidelines while preparing food items for sale.
- Organized and prepared ingredients for batch cooking.
- Prepared food according to recipe instructions to manage regular school meals.
- Performed work to top standards, proving best service for students, employees and school visitors.
- Operated industrial dishwasher to wash glassware and utensils.
- Prepared and served food in a high-volume cafeteria setting, ensuring timely meal delivery.
Patient Scheduler and Phone Operator
Neurology and Sleep Sciences
Columbus, IN
07.2008 - 05.2009
- Scheduled patient appointments using electronic health record systems.
- Coordinated with healthcare providers to optimize patient flow and service delivery.
- Managed patient inquiries through phone and email communications effectively.
- Assisted patients in understanding scheduling policies and procedures clearly.
- Conducted follow-up calls for missed or cancelled appointments.
- Scheduled new and existing patients as walk-ins or by phone.
- Responded to incoming calls, scheduling and rescheduling appointments as requested.
- Checked with doctors for availability.
- Managed physician calendars by scheduling appointments at appropriate times.
- Assisted patients with canceling and rescheduling appointments.
- Routed calls and correspondence to appropriate medical staff.
- Answered telephones and directed calls to appropriate medical or adminstrative staff.
- Scheduled and confirmed patient appointments and consultations.
Quality Associate
Anixter Fasteners
Columbus, Indiana
09.2002 - 11.2007
- Conducted quality inspections on products to ensure compliance with standards.
- Collaborated with teams to identify and resolve quality issues effectively.
- Developed and implemented quality control procedures and documentation practices.
- Assisted in audits and inspections to maintain regulatory compliance consistently.
- Communicated findings and recommendations to management for continuous improvement.
- Utilized testing equipment to perform thorough assessments of product reliability.
- Performed detailed inspections of product to ensure quality standards were met.
- Provided training on proper quality control techniques to other staff members.
- Investigated customer complaints related to product quality and took corrective action as needed.
- Monitored production processes for compliance with established standards.
- Audited supplier operations and materials to ensure adherence to established specifications, standards, and regulations.
- Prepared samples for submission to third party laboratories for further testing.
- Updated databases used by the Quality Assurance department with relevant information such as test results, audit results.
- Collaborated with engineering staff to develop solutions for identified problems with product designs or manufacturing processes.
- Ensured that all required documents are completed accurately prior to releasing products into inventory.
- Conducted routine tests on products to verify accuracy and reliability.
- Assisted in the development of inspection criteria and testing protocols for new products.
- Compiled reports summarizing findings from QA inspections, tests, and reviews for management review.
- Reviewed documentation related to changes in product design, process, raw materials for potential impact on quality assurance requirements.
- Maintained accurate records of quality assurance activities and results.
- Learned new testing methods through continued education and research.
- Read blueprints and manuals to determine test procedures or adjustment methods.
- Once the PPAP arrived and gone over. If everything matched to parts. It is released in system to be used.
Quality Associate
Applied Laboratories
Columbus, IN
04.2002 - 09.2002
- Conducted quality inspections on products to ensure compliance with standards.
- Collaborated with teams to identify and resolve quality issues effectively.
- Developed and implemented quality control procedures and documentation practices.
- Analyzed data to monitor trends in product defects and quality performance.
- Communicated findings and recommendations to management for continuous improvement.
- Utilized testing equipment to perform thorough assessments of product reliability.
- Performed detailed inspections of product to ensure quality standards were met.
- Monitored production processes for compliance with established standards.
- Ensured that all required documents are completed accurately prior to releasing products into inventory.
- Conducted routine tests on products to verify accuracy and reliability.
- Maintained accurate records of quality assurance activities and results.
- Positioned components, parts or materials for testing.
- Noted changes during testing in project documentation.
- Notified supervisors or other relevant personnel of test or production issues.
- Read blueprints and manuals to determine test procedures or adjustment methods.
Education
Columbus North High School
Columbus , INSome College (No Degree) - General Studies
IUPUC
Columbus , INSkills
- Meal preparation
- Food safety compliance
- Inventory management
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Sanitation protocols
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Quality assurance
- Training and development
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Food storage organization
- Adaptable to change
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Attention to detail focus
- Reliable attendance record
- Quality control measures
- Food safety
- Equipment operation know-how
- Self-motivated work ethic
- Continuous learning mindset
- Positive attitude maintenance
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Cafeteria Associate
BCSC
01.2011 - 05.2021
Patient Scheduler and Phone Operator
Neurology and Sleep Sciences
07.2008 - 05.2009
Quality Associate
Anixter Fasteners
09.2002 - 11.2007
Quality Associate
Applied Laboratories
04.2002 - 09.2002
Columbus North High School
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
IUPUC