Catina Allison
Hampton,VA
Summary
Thrives on learning new skills quickly and approaches daily challenges with flexibility and openness to changing needs. Superior work ethic with excellent communication, multitasking and prioritization skills.
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
2005
2005
years of post-secondary education
Work History
General Labor Worker
Smithfield Packing
Smithfield, VA
09.2025 - Current
- Operated machinery for processing meat products in a safe environment.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation standards in production areas.
- Assisted in loading and unloading of raw materials and finished goods.
- Conducted quality checks on products to ensure compliance with standards.
- Helped train new workers on equipment operation and safety procedures.
Overnight Stocker
Harris Teeter
Hampton, Virginia
03.2025 - 09.2025
- Stocked shelves with merchandise to ensure product availability for customers.
- Organized backroom inventory for efficient access and retrieval of items.
- Assisted in unloading deliveries and sorting products by category and location.
- Maintained cleanliness of the stock area to promote a safe working environment.
- Provided support to customers by answering questions about product locations and availability.
- Removed product from boxes and placed on shelves according to merchandising guidelines.
- Received and stocked merchandise in a timely manner.
Cake decorator, Cook, assistant manager
Food Lion
Hampton, VA
10.2021 - 03.2025
- Decorated cakes using buttercream and fondant techniques for various occasions.
- Collaborated with customers to design custom cake concepts and flavors.
- Managed multiple cake orders simultaneously while maintaining high quality standards.
- Trained new staff on cake decorating techniques and best practices in the kitchen.
- Managed inventory and ordered supplies as needed.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen equipment and work areas.
- Assisted in training new kitchen staff on procedures.
- Organized storage areas for efficient usage of space.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
- Ordered supplies as needed for the kitchen.
- Checked completed orders for correct quantity and quality.
PCA/Home Health CNA
Personal Touch Home Health Care
Hampton, VA
08.2008 - 11.2021
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene tasks.
- Monitored client health and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Coordinated with family members to discuss client care needs and preferences.
- Documented client progress and maintained accurate records of services provided.
- Supported mobility by assisting clients with transfers and ambulation.
- Developed strong relationships with clients to foster trust and comfort.
- Utilized safety equipment to ensure a secure environment for clients.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing bed linens, doing laundry, washing dishes and vacuuming carpets.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to elderly clients experiencing loneliness or depression.
- Maintained accurate records of client care services provided on a daily basis.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure and pulse rate for clients under medical care.
- Accompanied clients to doctor's appointments and outings when necessary.
- Assisted clients with medication management by reminding them to take medications on time as prescribed by the doctor.
- Prepared meals according to dietary guidelines set forth by the physician or dietitian.
Team Leader
CiCis Pizza
Hampton, VA
08.2006 - 08.2008
- Led daily operations to ensure smooth restaurant functionality.
- Trained and mentored staff on customer service standards.
- Implemented inventory management processes for food supplies.
- Managed scheduling to optimize team performance during peak hours.
- Oversaw compliance with health and safety regulations in the kitchen.
- Jump in with cooking and prepping food when needed
Fire Watcher
Shipyard Staffing
Newport News, Virginia
07.2004 - 06.2006
- Monitored hot work areas for fire hazards and safety compliance.
- Conducted regular safety inspections to identify potential fire risks.
- Assisted crew members with proper use of fire protection equipment.
- Inspected fire extinguishers, hoses, hydrants, and other related items for proper operation.
- Removed flammable materials from reach of ignition sources to minimize fire risk.
- Stood ready with fire suppression equipment such as fire extinguishers to watch for flare-ups.
Education
Bethel High School
Hampton , VASkills
- Equipment operation
- Quality control
- Safety compliance
- Inventory management
Affiliations
- I also was a volunteer coach within the community, to where I ended up coaching basketball, soccer, football and cheerleading for the Hampton Park and recreation for about 8 years.
Timeline
General Labor Worker
Smithfield Packing
09.2025 - Current
Overnight Stocker
Harris Teeter
03.2025 - 09.2025
Cake decorator, Cook, assistant manager
Food Lion
10.2021 - 03.2025
PCA/Home Health CNA
Personal Touch Home Health Care
08.2008 - 11.2021
Team Leader
CiCis Pizza
08.2006 - 08.2008
Fire Watcher
Shipyard Staffing
07.2004 - 06.2006
Bethel High School