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Charlyn Brame

Trinity,TX

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Food Trailer Owner

Dr. Cheesesteak
08.2022 - 01.2024
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
  • Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
  • Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns, and transaction reports.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance by staying abreast of industry-related changes and implementing necessary policies or procedures as needed.
  • Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
  • Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.

Server

Vernon's Lakeside
03.2021 - 08.2022
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Provided attentive service during high-volume periods without sacrificing attention to detail or guest rapport.
  • Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
  • Learned and followed local alcohol laws to keep restaurant compliant with regulations while serving spirits.

Server

Chilli's Bar & Grill
10.2018 - 11.2019
  • Provided attentive service during high-volume periods without sacrificing attention to detail or guest rapport.
  • Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.
  • Maximized table turnover rate by efficiently managing reservations and seating arrangements.
  • Learned and followed local alcohol laws to keep restaurant compliant with regulations while serving spirits.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.

Assistant Manager

Cotton Patch Cafe
12.2014 - 05.2018
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
  • Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Conducted employee performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback for growth and development.
  • Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Assisted in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new employees to maintain adequate staffing levels.
  • Enforced company policies consistently while handling disciplinary actions when necessary with fairness and respect.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Ensured compliance with all safety regulations by conducting regular inspections of equipment/operations within the store.
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.

Medical Assistant

Lakeland Medical Associates
08.2012 - 10.2014
  • Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
  • Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
  • Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
  • Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
  • Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients.
  • Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.

Dietary Manager

Pine Ridge Health And Rehabilitation Center
03.2011 - 05.2012
  • Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
  • Purchased food and cultivated strong vendor relationships.
  • Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
  • Managed successful transitions from paper-based to digital menu systems, reducing errors and improving communication between staff members.
  • Conducted regular audits of food storage areas, ensuring adherence to cleanliness and food safety protocols.
  • Consulted with dietitians to plan menus appropriate for patient needs.
  • Maximized quality assurance by completing frequent line checks.
  • Interviewed, hired and trained dietary personnel to provide optimal service.
  • Implemented effective inventory control systems to reduce food spoilage and waste.

Phlebotomist

UTMB Correctional Care Polunsky Unit
03.2009 - 05.2011
  • Reviewed and processed requisitions for laboratory tests.
  • Assisted in streamlining the specimen processing workflow for increased efficiency and reduced wait times for patients.
  • Contributed to a reduction in wait times by quickly assessing patient needs, prioritizing cases based on urgency, and efficiently completing blood draw procedures.
  • Participated in continuing education programs to stay up to date on new technologies and procedures.
  • Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
  • Monitored supply levels and placed orders for laboratory supplies.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Medical Assistant

Primary Health Clinic
05.2003 - 06.2005
  • Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
  • Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
  • Taught patients about medications, procedures, and care plan instructions.
  • Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.

Medical Assistant

Dr. Carol Jacobs
03.2001 - 04.2003
  • Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
  • Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
  • Verified patient insurance coverage and collected required co-payments.
  • Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Server

Texas Pepper
07.1995 - 03.2000
  • Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Collected payment for food and drinks served, balanced cash receipts and maintained accurate cash drawer.

Education

High School Diploma -

Livingston Christian Academy
Livingston, TX
05.1989

Skills

  • Administrative Oversight
  • Sales Planning
  • Project estimating
  • Sales Coaching
  • Cost Reduction
  • Desktops, Laptops, and Mobile Devices
  • Inventory Management

Timeline

Food Trailer Owner

Dr. Cheesesteak
08.2022 - 01.2024

Server

Vernon's Lakeside
03.2021 - 08.2022

Server

Chilli's Bar & Grill
10.2018 - 11.2019

Assistant Manager

Cotton Patch Cafe
12.2014 - 05.2018

Medical Assistant

Lakeland Medical Associates
08.2012 - 10.2014

Dietary Manager

Pine Ridge Health And Rehabilitation Center
03.2011 - 05.2012

Phlebotomist

UTMB Correctional Care Polunsky Unit
03.2009 - 05.2011

Medical Assistant

Primary Health Clinic
05.2003 - 06.2005

Medical Assistant

Dr. Carol Jacobs
03.2001 - 04.2003

Server

Texas Pepper
07.1995 - 03.2000

High School Diploma -

Livingston Christian Academy
Charlyn Brame