Candance Dunning
Toledo,OH
Summary
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.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Inspector
Argus
Toledo, Ohio
01.2025 - Current
- Assisted in the development of new processes or procedures related to quality assurance activities.
- Reported any nonconforming parts to Quality Manager or Production Supervisor.
- Provided technical support to production staff regarding quality issues.
- Performed visual inspections of components for surface defects such as scratches, dents, burrs.
- Conducted dimensional checks with various measuring instruments including micrometers, calipers and gauges.
- Make sure the Jeep Wrangler’s and Gladiator’s trucks have all proper packages are done for each customer.
Home Health Aide
From The Heart Of Home
Toledo, Ohio
05.2024 - 01.2025
- Engaged patients in recreational activities such as reading books or playing games.
- Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and social events.
- Assisted with personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
IC Filler Operator
Dairy Farmer’s America
Toledo, Ohio
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Enforce good manufacturing practices at all times while working on the line.
- Ensure that work areas are kept clean, organized, and free from debris at all times.
- Follow safety protocols when handling hazardous chemicals or operating machinery.
- Perform quality checks on finished products, including visual inspection, weight verification, and leakage tests.
- Train new employees on proper use of equipment and safety procedures.
- Communicate with supervisors regarding any changes needed in production processes or procedures.
- Adjusted machine components and pressure to support product processing.
Dietary Aid/Cook
Addison Heights Nursing Home
Maumee, OH
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Stocked supplies in dining areas as needed.
- Assisted with preparation of snacks and other light meals.
- Delivered meals to residents and patients in their rooms when requested.
- Worked closely with dietitians to ensure proper nutrition for each resident and patient.
- Informed supervisor about any changes in patient's dietary needs or preferences.
Operator
Adient
Northwood , OH
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Monitored and adjusted machine operations as needed for quality assurance.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
- Verified accuracy of material measurements before loading into machines.
- Followed established safety procedures while operating machinery and working around hazardous materials.
- Checked product quality against specified standards at each stage of production process.
Operator
Express Employment
Toledo, OH
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Monitored and adjusted machine operations as needed for quality assurance.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
- Verified accuracy of material measurements before loading into machines.
- Ensured that all materials used were up to standard and free from defects.
- Checked product quality against specified standards at each stage of production process.
- Reported any discrepancies or abnormalities in the production process immediately to supervisor.
Food Service Supervisor
Elior North America
Toledo, OH
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in all areas of the kitchen.
- Maintained inventory of supplies, equipment, and food items needed for daily operations.
- Ordered necessary supplies from approved vendors to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Conducted weekly training sessions with staff members on food safety practices and standards.
- Monitored portion sizes and plate presentation to ensure consistency across all dishes served.
- Performed regular inspections of kitchen equipment and storage areas for cleanliness and functionality.
- Monitored food storage, handling, preparation and delivery to maintain health and safety standards.
MRDD Field Supervisor
Helping Hands Of Ohio
Toledo, OH
03.2021 - 01.2022
- Supervised and coordinated daily activities of field personnel to ensure efficient operations.
- Developed, implemented, and monitored safety policies and procedures for all field staff.
- Conducted regular meetings with field staff to review work performance, discuss issues, and identify training needs.
- Provided guidance to team members on job-related tasks, techniques, best practices.
- Resolved operational problems by analyzing data; identifying solutions; recommending corrective actions.
- Assigned duties to field personnel according to their qualifications or experience level.
- Reviewed reports from subordinate supervisors regarding the status of projects or other matters related to the field operations department.
Dietary Aide/Cook
Park Terrace Nursing and Rehabilitation
Toledo, OH
01.2020 - 03.2021
- Stocked supplies in dining areas as needed.
- Assisted with preparation of snacks and other light meals.
- Delivered meals to residents and patients in their rooms when requested.
- Informed supervisor about any changes in patient's dietary needs or preferences.
- Worked closely with dietitians to ensure proper nutrition for each resident and patient.
- Performed general cleaning duties such as sweeping floors, washing dishes, wiping countertops.
- Prepared and served meals according to dietary guidelines.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment and surfaces.
- Assisted in the ordering, receiving, storage, and inventory of food items.
Front Desk Receptionist
Econo Lodge Hotel
Holland , OH
02.2019 - 04.2020
- Greeted customers warmly and made them feel welcome.
- Answered incoming calls, redirected callers to the appropriate personnel or department and took messages as needed.
- Assisted with scheduling appointments for clients and visitors.
- Performed data entry into computer systems to maintain accurate records of customer information.
- Provided administrative support such as filing documents, photocopying and scanning materials.
- Handled cash transactions accurately, balancing the register at the end of each shift.
- Processed payments from customers using a variety of payment methods including credit cards, checks and money orders.
- Updated customer information in databases regularly to ensure accuracy of records.
Team Leader
Honey Baked Ham
Holland , OH
08.2016 - 11.2019
- Coordinated team activities and delegated tasks to ensure efficient completion of projects.
- Developed strategies for problem solving and conflict resolution among team members.
- Conducted regular performance reviews to assess individual team member progress.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Packed goods for shipment in accordance with customer instructions.
- Labeled containers correctly for product identification purposes.
- Assembled customer orders from stock ensuring that the correct number and types of products were picked accurately.
- Checked all outgoing shipments to ensure accuracy prior to dispatch.
- Packed and labeled merchandise to prepare for loading and shipment to customers.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Cosmetology
Regency Beauty Institute - Willoughby
Holland, OH04.2015
High School Diploma -
Jesup W. Scott High School
Toledo, OH06.2003
Skills
- Tool
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Food Preparation
- Team Collaboration
- Healthcare
- Nutrition
- Problem-Solving
- Customer Service
- Issue Resolution
- Food Safety
- Time Management
- Restaurant Experience
- First-Aid
- Flexible Schedule
- Food Handling Safety
- Computer Skills
- Kitchen Operations
Timeline
Quality Inspector
Argus
01.2025 - Current
Home Health Aide
From The Heart Of Home
05.2024 - 01.2025
IC Filler Operator
Dairy Farmer’s America
05.2023 - 06.2024
Dietary Aid/Cook
Addison Heights Nursing Home
04.2023 - 07.2023
Operator
Adient
01.2023 - 04.2023
Operator
Express Employment
05.2022 - 01.2023
Food Service Supervisor
Elior North America
01.2022 - 06.2022
MRDD Field Supervisor
Helping Hands Of Ohio
03.2021 - 01.2022
Dietary Aide/Cook
Park Terrace Nursing and Rehabilitation
01.2020 - 03.2021
Front Desk Receptionist
Econo Lodge Hotel
02.2019 - 04.2020
Team Leader
Honey Baked Ham
08.2016 - 11.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Cosmetology
Regency Beauty Institute - Willoughby
High School Diploma -
Jesup W. Scott High School