Carol Colson
Olympia,WA
Summary
Creative Lead Cook with 40 years of kitchen experience. Proficient in menu planning and delegating kitchen tasks to appropriate employees. Talented at staying calm and efficient in stressful situations and monitoring cook safety. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth. Dedicated employee known for punctuality, pursuing employment options where good customer service and positive attitude will make a difference.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Morning Lead/cook
KinderCare Learning Centers
Olympia, WA
08.2012 - Current
- Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments while accounting for dietary needs and restrictions.
- Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
- Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and directing activities.
- Regulated children's schedules to balance rest, learning and play.
- Developed lasting, professional relationships with families by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Secured indoor and outdoor premises to protect children.
- Recorded behavior, food and medication dispensing information.
- Improved behavior by employing positive management strategies.
- Observed and monitored children to identify developmental strengths and target enrichment activities.
- Sanitized high-touch surfaces, including toys and tables to maintain clean, safe environment.
- Used positive reinforcement and behavior modeling to instill discipline in children.
- Balanced schedules to promote optimal rest, play and educational periods.
- Maintained safe, healthy and comfortable childcare environment.
Medical Transportation Driver
horizon medical transportation
Olympia, WA
08.2009 - 07.2012
- Documented each transport, including patient name, mileage and services rendered.
- Transported up to 3 patients per day to hospitals, healthcare facilities and mental health centers.
- Sanitized medical equipment and inside of vehicle after each transport to avoid spread of germs.
- Checked vehicle fluid levels before and after each shift, topping off coolant, gasoline and oil.
- Responded to dispatch calls promptly, typically within 15 min or less.
- Identified maintenance issues and notified mechanics to schedule repair work.
- Prioritized incoming requests for transportation depending upon criticality of patient condition.
- Communicated with disbatch to obtain work schedule.
- Assisted clients with mobility issues by pushing wheelchairs and arranging other devices.
- Helped clients in and out of vehicles by opening doors and providing physical support.
Buisness Owner
Self-employeed
Olympia, WA
06.1994 - 08.2004
- Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
- Managed operations budgeting, accounts payable and accounts receivable and payroll.
- Resolved issues quickly through meticulous research and quick decision making.
- Conferred with customers to understand needs and finalize purchase orders.
- Kept records for production, inventory, income and expenses.
- Collaborated with staff to maximize customer satisfaction, streamline procedures and improve bottom-line profitability.
- Kept up-to-date on regulatory changes affecting business operations.
- Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
- Reconciled daily sales, returns and financial transaction reports and prepared bank deposits.
- Established favorable relationships with vendors and contractors, facilitating contract negotiation and development of marketing and sales strategies.
- Reconciled daily sales and financial transaction reports and prepared bank deposits.
- Assessed business operations to implement realistic annual budget.
- Maintained functional and orderly building areas to deliver professional appeal to customers.
- Monitored supplier operations to verify quality, delivery schedule and conformance to contract specifications.
- Interviewed, trained, and supervised employees.
- Developed business from ground up and prepared records and operations for smooth handover to new owners.
- Developed and directed activities of team, implementing culture of excellence by modeling expected behavior.
- Monitored industry trends and attended trade shows to select and items for resale in stores.
Education
Anatomy And Massage
Body Mechanics School of Massage
Olympia, WA07.2005
Skills
- Kitchen sanitation
- Spoilage prevention
- Employee supervision
- Kitchen organization
- Menu preparation
- Inventory oversight
- Food allergy understanding
- Food procurement
- Vendor relationships
- Menu development
- Food preparation techniques
Timeline
Morning Lead/cook
KinderCare Learning Centers
08.2012 - Current
Medical Transportation Driver
horizon medical transportation
08.2009 - 07.2012
Buisness Owner
Self-employeed
06.1994 - 08.2004
Anatomy And Massage
Body Mechanics School of Massage