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Candace Keeton

Candace Keeton

Charleston,IL

Summary

Hardworking employee enthusiastic about learning education field. Pursues opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to group success. Offers strong administrative, relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

School Food Service

Aramark
Charleston, IL
09.2021 - Current
  • Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
  • Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
  • Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
  • Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
  • Sanitized dining ware and kitchen equipment according to health code standards.
  • Replenished condiments, beverages and supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service areas.
  • Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
  • Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
  • Compiled recipe ingredients and prepared for cooks by washing, cutting or measuring food items.

Salesperson

Legacy Roofing & Restoration
Mattoon, IL
03.2020 - 09.2021
  • Worked to build relationships with customers and built potential for additional sales.
  • Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
  • Listened to clients and introduced solutions to satisfy business and personal needs.
  • Trained and mentored new sales representatives.
  • Developed and delivered engaging sales presentations to convey product benefits.
  • Reached out to customers after completed sales to evaluate satisfaction and determine immediate service requirements.
  • Assisted in product placement and visual merchandising, maintaining attractive and inviting appearance.
  • Organized sales paperwork, presented proposals and finalized contracts.
  • Attended advanced training sessions and conferences to increase product knowledge and productivity.
  • Cold-called leads and closed large number of new sales over several months.
  • Documented customer interactions using Acculynx to capture data in processing system.
  • Maintained positive working report with insurance adjusters.

Office Manager

Legacy Roofing & Restoration
Mattoon, IL
09.2017 - 03.2020
  • Managed office operations while scheduling appointments for department managers.
  • Coached new hires on company processes while managing employees to achieve maximum production.
  • Coordinated special projects and managed schedules.
  • Arranged corporate and office conferences for company employees and guests.
  • Maintained CRM database with customer updates and report generation.
  • Kept front office clean and well-organized to keep areas presentable for guests and maximize professional appeal.
  • Recorded expenses and maintained accounting records.
  • Transferred and directed phone calls, guests and mail to correct staff members.
  • Processed payroll garnishments such as tax liens and child support.
  • Generated paper checks for employees and printed stubs for associates who received direct deposits to complete payroll distribution.
  • Managed payroll for organization of 25 personnel.

Teacher's Aide Volunteer

Charleston Elementary Schools
Charleston, IL
08.2010 - 03.2020
  • Supported classroom activities, tutoring, and reviewing work.
  • Set up visual aids, equipment and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
  • Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
  • Distributed learning materials such as worksheets, textbooks and supplemental activities.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
  • Tutored students in reading, language arts and other subjects.
  • Tutored struggling students individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
  • Worked under direction of licensed teacher in and outside of classroom.
  • Assisted students with various needs from putting on coats to go outside to reviewing homework assignments.

Direct Support Professional Caregiver

CCAR Industries
Charleston, IL
02.2003 - 06.2014
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.

Education

High School Diploma -

Charleston High School
Charleston, IL
05.2002

Skills

  • Fast-Paced Environment
  • Basic Mathematics
  • Professional Development
  • Operational Processes
  • Client Relationships
  • Educational Settings
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • ADLs Assistance

Timeline

School Food Service

Aramark
09.2021 - Current

Salesperson

Legacy Roofing & Restoration
03.2020 - 09.2021

Office Manager

Legacy Roofing & Restoration
09.2017 - 03.2020

Teacher's Aide Volunteer

Charleston Elementary Schools
08.2010 - 03.2020

Direct Support Professional Caregiver

CCAR Industries
02.2003 - 06.2014

High School Diploma -

Charleston High School

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