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Education
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Courtney O'Leary

Frisco,TX
Courtney O'Leary

Summary

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.

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 Kitchen
Westmont, 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 Consulting
Oak 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 Illinois
Chicago, 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 Texas
Waco, 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 University
San Marcos, TX

Bachelor of Arts from Education
08.2000

University Overview

Tyler Junior College
Tyler, 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
Courtney O'Leary