Conscientious and compassionate professional with drive for helping employers recruit, develop and retain qualified candidates. Skilled at partnering with management teams to build employee-centric cultures promoting positive morale and optimizing productivity. Motivating and positive with excellent interpersonal, coaching and communication skills.
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Courtney O'Leary
Frisco,TX
Summary
Overview
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Darden (Capital Grille)Plano, TX
Server/Trainer
10.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Developed rapport with guests and assisted in generating repeat business by providing exceptional customer service.
- Trained new employees on restaurant procedures and plating techniques.
- Circulated within assigned areas to assess and address customer needs, effectively prioritizing tasks during peak hours.
Hansen Technologies Corp.Burr Ridge, IL
Data Entry Clerk/Export Coordinator
09.2020 - 12.2020
Job overview
- Managed documents by organizing forms, making photocopies, filing records, preparing correspondence and creating reports.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction for critical shipments by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Entered client information into databases quickly and with 99% accuracy.
Papadeaux Seafood KitchenWestmont, IL
Trainer/Lead Banquet Server
10.2014 - 06.2020
Job overview
- Trained 50+ incoming staff on restaurant's practices, culture and procedures to maximize job satisfaction and productivity.
- Orchestrated positive customer experiences at all stages by overseeing every area of restaurant operations.
- Part time worker at Papadeaux in order to be full time caregiver of special needs child.
Rock Solid ConsultingOak Brook, IL
Project Manager
08.2013 - 02.2014
Job overview
- Developed and initiated 10 projects, including managing costs, schedule and performance.
- Developed implementation methodologies to rein in project costs while meeting key milestones.
- Streamlined HR efficiencies, coordinated new hire orientations and provided onboarding and training for all current and future new employees.
HCSC - Blue Cross Blue Shield Of IllinoisChicago, IL
Senior Supervisor/Project Manager
09.2008 - 01.2013
Job overview
- Oriented newly hired employees by providing company information, facilitating onboarding processes and establishing position-related requirements for Blue Chip department.
- Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across 10 departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
- Hired, trained and mentored 8 staff to maximize effectiveness.
- Prepared, calibrated and monitored production machinery to maintain optimal production levels and consistently achieve daily targets.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows to meet any daily demand.
HCSC, Blue Cross Blue Shield Of TexasWaco, TX
Customer Service Trainer/Supervisor
09.2002 - 09.2008
Job overview
- Led process improvement and problem-solving efforts to create standard procedures and escalation policy for 200+ customer advocates.
- Helped team of 20+ employees with day-to-day work and complex problems by applying motivational and analytical strategies.
- Obtained, organized and developed training procedure manuals, guides and course materials for entire healthcare call center
- Maximized team knowledge and productivity by effectively training, monitoring and directing employees in application of best practices and regulatory protocols.
- Completed human resource operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees.
- Produced and analyzed production or results from job descriptions and advertisements, prescreening protocols, interview questionnaires and post-interview assessments.
Education
Texas State UniversitySan Marcos, TX
Bachelor of Arts from Education
08.2000
University Overview
Tyler Junior CollegeTyler, TX
Associate of Science from English
05.1997
University Overview
Skills
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Employee Orientation
- Employee Hiring
- Human Resources Management Systems
- Employment Recordkeeping
Timeline
Server/Trainer
Darden (Capital Grille)
10.2021 - Current
Data Entry Clerk/Export Coordinator
Hansen Technologies Corp.
09.2020 - 12.2020
Trainer/Lead Banquet Server
Papadeaux Seafood Kitchen
10.2014 - 06.2020
Project Manager
Rock Solid Consulting
08.2013 - 02.2014
Senior Supervisor/Project Manager
HCSC - Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Illinois
09.2008 - 01.2013
Customer Service Trainer/Supervisor
HCSC, Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Texas
09.2002 - 09.2008
Texas State University
Bachelor of Arts from Education
Tyler Junior College
Associate of Science from English
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