Curreon Ballance
Norfolk
Summary
Hardworking, highly motivated professional eager to lend combined knowledge and skills to enhance business performance. Operates well in both individual and team capacities, leveraging seasoned work ethic to quickly adapt to different processes and drive company objectives. Resourceful and results-driven with a passion for growth and efficiency to meet company needs and increase service value.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DIETARY AIDE
Lake Taylor
Norfolk
04.2025 - Current
- Provided excellent customer service to residents, staff, and families.
- Assisted with preparing and serving meals according to dietary requirements and regulations.
- Checked meal trays for compliance with diet modifications.
- Adhered to all safety protocols while handling food items and utensils.
- Prepared trays for special diets according to physician's instructions.
- Trained new staff members in dietary procedures and safety protocols.
- Adhered to food safety and infection control regulations by cleaning and sanitizing equipment.
- Collaborated closely with chefs, cooks, dieticians, and other medical personnel as needed.
- Monitored food temperatures to ensure safety and sanitation.
- Protected patient information, adhering to confidentiality practices.
- Verified accuracy of meal orders using computerized systems.
- Kept accurate records of patient menu selections as required by facility policy.
TEAM LEADER
Wal Mart
Norfolk
07.2012 - 01.2025
- Delegated tasks to team members according to project requirements and employee strengths.
- Mentored and coached team members to ensure successful performance.
- Motivated team to achieve optimal results through effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Coached individuals to develop their technical knowledge as well as soft skills such as communication, teamwork.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure successful completion of projects.
- Administered and created training and awareness presentations or materials.
- Canceled orders based on customer requests, inventory or delivery problems.
- Revised and developed business plans to emphasize product line, pricing and inventory factors.
Cafeteria Worker
Ghent Elementary School
Norfolk
09.2012 - 11.2013
- Maintained cleanliness of dining area by wiping tables, sweeping floors, and clearing dishes from tables.
- Prepared hot entrees according to recipes and instructions provided by supervisor.
- Trained new employees on proper food handling techniques and safety protocols.
Cashier/Cafeteria Worker
Portillo Recovery
Norfolk
04.2008 - 07.2010
- Resolved customer complaints professionally in accordance with company policy.
- Organized promotional displays or arrange merchandise on counters or tables to promote sales.
- Balanced daily transactions on a computerized point-of-sale system.
Education
Certificate Of Completion - Sterile Processing Technician
MedCerts
Livonia, MI 02.2025 - 08.2025
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Booker T Washington
Norfolk, Va06.2004
Skills
- Time management
- Customer service
- Detail-oriented
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Food safety
- Team collaboration
- Patient communication
- Regulations compliance
- OSHA compliance
- Nutrition knowledge
- Computer skills
- Dietary guidelines
- Nutritional assessment
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Multitasking Abilities
- Adaptability
- Effective communication
- Health code compliance
Certification
Certificate of Completion for Sterile Processing Technician
References
References available upon request
Timeline
DIETARY AIDE
Lake Taylor
04.2025 - Current
Certificate Of Completion - Sterile Processing Technician
MedCerts
02.2025 - 08.2025
Cafeteria Worker
Ghent Elementary School
09.2012 - 11.2013
TEAM LEADER
Wal Mart
07.2012 - 01.2025
Cashier/Cafeteria Worker
Portillo Recovery
04.2008 - 07.2010
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Booker T Washington