With extensive experience in the food service industry, I have developed a profound knowledge of food safety and nutrition. Throughout my career, I have consistently exhibited reliability, accuracy, and efficiency in all assigned tasks. Whether working independently or collaboratively, I consistently deliver exceptional performance. Regarding the Advanced MSA role, my expertise encompasses providing comprehensive administrative support in various capacities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
NUTRITION AND FOOD SERVICE WORKER
CANANDAIGUA VA MEDICAL CENTER
08.2021 - Current
Functioning on an organized tray line in order to prepare trays for Veteran meals including placing silverware, cold food and drinks, preparation and serving hot food, as well as checking completed trays for accuracy
Performing tray accuracy by recording the contents on a Veteran’s tray after completion
Stocking nourishments including juices, soda, milk, yogurt and any dry storage foods
Delivering the prepared trays to and serving the meal to Veterans on the Community Living Centers and cleaning the dining room after the meal has been finished
The use of Citrix Computrition to compose meal tickets specific to each Veteran as well as to check likes, dislikes, allergies, and dietary restrictions to ensure safety
Using Computrition to check the diet activity before and after meal preparation in case of a diet change for a Veteran
Communicating with Veterans for ideas of improvement or general suggestions for their overall satisfaction, this is done with a survey read to the Veteran and recording their answers
Meal prep for the next meal including measurement for the correct portion for milk, desserts, sides, and salads
Sanitization of all work and break room areas after use
Completion of required trainings and certification.
CERTIFIED LEVEL II USA ARCHERY COACH
HERITAGE OUTDOOR SPORTS
08.2019 - Current
Instruct youth at the beginning and intermediate level
Instruct Level I USA Archery Course to all ages
Prepare curriculum for weekly sessions
Officiate tournaments for USA Archery Camps.
SALES ASSOCIATE
DOLLAR GENERAL
06.2021 - 08.2021
Stock Shelves
Run register
Complete inventory.
NUTRITION ASSISTANT
BICKFORD HOME FOR ADULTS
11.2017 - 03.2018
Interact with Veterans
Kitchen duties such as dishes, serving, and sanitation
Provide a homelike place setting for meals.
Education
ASSOCIATES DEGREE IN LIBERAL ARTS SCIENCE-PUBLIC HEALTH -
MONROE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
12.2022
HEALTH SCIENCES -
Mount Marty College
Yankton, SD
12.2019
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE 2018 -Regents Diploma -
MIDLAKES HIGH SCHOOL
06.2018
Skills
The ability to work alongside others well to maximize job efficiency
Customer service when communicating details to Veterans
Listening to patient needs and problems to provide the best level of care
Checking for accuracy of documents to ensure it is done correctly
Customer Service
Attention to Detail
Productivity and Efficiency
Team Oriented
Complex Problem-Solving
Interpersonal Skills
Activities
I am an active Volunteer at the Canandaigua VA. I have been involved in volunteering at a young age with Veterans offering recreational activities, like playing games, escorting, assisting at meal time.
I have accrued over 500 volunteer hours. I have been volunteering in the Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Center since 2008, under Lucille Olson and Deborah Yurek. My duties have been in recreational and administrative areas and have included the following:
- Accompanying on social activities in the community
- Providing administrative assistance
- Answering telephones
- Calling Veterans scheduling appointments for intakes
- Copying, faxing on the multifunctional devices
- Organizing PRRC files and folders
- Filing non-sensitive documents and securing sensitive documents in appropriate bin
- Creating program schedules and resource guides
- Create Visual posters for Veteran classes as well as outside resources
- Preparing Classrooms for staff and Veterans (sanitizing, set-up, handouts, visuals)
- Assist with Veteran in technology group utilizing apps to manage appointments, medications, bills, etc.
- Member and Volunteer of the Penn Yan American Legion Ladies Auxiliary
Timeline
NUTRITION AND FOOD SERVICE WORKER
CANANDAIGUA VA MEDICAL CENTER
08.2021 - Current
SALES ASSOCIATE
DOLLAR GENERAL
06.2021 - 08.2021
CERTIFIED LEVEL II USA ARCHERY COACH
HERITAGE OUTDOOR SPORTS
08.2019 - Current
NUTRITION ASSISTANT
BICKFORD HOME FOR ADULTS
11.2017 - 03.2018
ASSOCIATES DEGREE IN LIBERAL ARTS SCIENCE-PUBLIC HEALTH -
NA at Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist Marion VA Medical Center, Marion VA Medical CenterNA at Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist Marion VA Medical Center, Marion VA Medical Center
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