Cardavia Foster
Lindale,TX
Summary
Highly motivated professional with several years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative and sales employees. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Small Business Co-Owner
Sweet Necia’s Sweets
Lindale, TX
01.2020 - Current
- Analyzed data from sales reports to develop strategies for increasing revenue.
- Implemented successful business strategies to increase revenue and target new markets.
- Planned corporate events such as conferences, trade shows and workshops.
- Created marketing campaigns to promote products or services.
- Monitored customer satisfaction levels by conducting surveys and reviews.
- Determined pricing for products or services based on costs and competition.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, suppliers and other partners.
Caregiver
Visiting Angels Home Care
Tyler, Texas
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
Shift Supervisor
Chic-Fil-A
Lindale, TX
01.2021 - 02.2023
- Planned and managed resources to consistently meet production, quality, and cost goals.
- Identified areas of improvement within the department and implemented necessary changes.
- Provided on-the-job training to new staff members.
- Directed and coordinated production activities, encouraging employees to meet specifications.
- Coached team members to increase productivity and reduce workplace accidents.
- Reinforced rules to promote superior employee performance.
- Ensured all safety and sanitation regulations were met throughout the shift.
- Conducted weekly inventory of supplies, equipment, and food items.
- Trained new employees on company policies, operational procedures, and customer service standards.
- Managed daily workflow and scheduled staff for adequate coverage.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the work area to uphold company standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lindale High School
Lindale, TX05-2021
Some College (No Degree) - Health Sciences
University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TXSome College (No Degree) - Surgical Technician
Tyler Junior College Tyler, Tx
Tyler, TXCertificate of Technical Studies - Sterile Processing Technician
Penn Foster College
RemoteSkills
- Human resources
- Operations management
- Entrepreneurial leadership
- Sales management
- Employee training
- Customer service
- Incident response
- Strategic planning
- Relationship building
- Verbal and written communication
- Driven and determined
- Attention to detail
- Coaching and mentoring
- Team collaboration and leadership
- Staff management
- Decision-making
- Multitasking
- Calm under pressure
- Social perceptiveness
Timeline
Caregiver
Visiting Angels Home Care
08.2023 - 11.2023
Shift Supervisor
Chic-Fil-A
01.2021 - 02.2023
Small Business Co-Owner
Sweet Necia’s Sweets
01.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
Lindale High School
Some College (No Degree) - Health Sciences
University of Texas At Tyler
Some College (No Degree) - Surgical Technician
Tyler Junior College Tyler, Tx
Certificate of Technical Studies - Sterile Processing Technician
Penn Foster College