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Darla Lesley

San Francisco,CA

Summary

Seeking a challenging long-term position with a company that values a strong work ethic and a commitment to making a difference in people's lives and providing excellent service to the public.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Driver

Uber
02.2025 - Current
  • Monitored traffic conditions and applied defensive strategies to avoid accidents. Provide excellent customer service and transporting client safely to and from their desired destinations in a timely manner.

Food Clerk/Checker

Safeway
04.2022 - 11.2024
  • Cashier front end registers, run SCO (Self Check Out), cashier in liquor department
  • Money management
  • Clean conveyer belts
  • Facing product
  • Friendly customer service
  • Trained on computer to manage/work in the Deli
  • Open Availability
  • Willing to float to other stores to help out when needed
  • Friendly customer service
  • Fast checking speeds over 80%
  • Team player

ASSISTANT MANAGER

Applebees
05.2017 - 08.2019
  • Ran day to day restaurant operations
  • Focused on Labor and Food costs, P&L and CP
  • Conducted Bar and Food Inventory
  • Made Schedules for the FOH staff
  • I was in charge of the Bar Department/Host, also was in charge of the Server Department
  • Conducted interviews
  • I was in charge of the Marketing and Fundraising Department
  • Focused on GSR's and handled guest complaints
  • Placed Food and Liquor orders
  • Made daily deposits/Cash Management
  • Conducted FOH & BOH training
  • Enforced company policies and standards and company Brand to make sure Inspections passed

SERVER/KEY MANAGER

Applebees
Vallejo, CA
08.2016 - 04.2017
  • Served guests and provided good service for a great dining experience
  • Expedited Food
  • Entered orders on the POS machine
  • Efficient in up-selling and promoting new menu items and featured drinks
  • Key Management duties included cooking in BOH on the line, freezer pull, putting away orders, overseeing staff, and opening and closing shifts, cash management

DRUG AND ALCOHOL COUNSELOR

CENTER POINT RESIDENTIAL WOMEN'S INC.
10.2007 - 01.2009
  • Conducted one on one counseling sessions, executed and managed group therapies and classes of 20-25 women
  • Managed meal times
  • Food pick up and delivery for the residents meals
  • Administered Medication for the residents
  • Managed visiting sessions from families

Appointment Center for Doggy Daycare and Grooming

Who Does Your Dog?
Novato, CA
04.2007 - 10.2007
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Veterinary Assistant

Marin Animal Hospital
San Rafael, CA
10.2006 - 04.2007

Administered meditations for boarding animals. Maintained cleanliness of kennels. Assisted veterinary technicians with procedures including x-rays and euthanasia. Provided baths for animals as required. Took boarding dogs for walks as needed. Regularly fed animals their meals.

Education

High School Graduate/Diploma -

Rebekah Christian Academy
Corpus Christi, Texas

Majored in Psychology - Psychology

College of Marin
Kentfield, CA

RAS Certification - Registered Addiction Specialist

Briening Institute
Sacramento, CA

Skills

  • Cultivated effective team collaboration to drive project success
  • Championed a dependable work ethic among peers
  • Facilitated communication to enhance team performance
  • Oversaw cash management processes to optimize resources

References

  • Michelle Powers, Construction Project Manager, Marin County (415) 595-6935
  • Michael Bieber, Assistant Manager, Napa, CA, 707-207-1189
  • Michael Nelson, Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Center Point, San Rafael, CA, 415-261-5200
  • Kelly Ann Tarp, Owner of KATS PAINT AND WINE PARTIES, 209-923-3167

Timeline

Driver

Uber
02.2025 - Current

Food Clerk/Checker

Safeway
04.2022 - 11.2024

ASSISTANT MANAGER

Applebees
05.2017 - 08.2019

SERVER/KEY MANAGER

Applebees
08.2016 - 04.2017

DRUG AND ALCOHOL COUNSELOR

CENTER POINT RESIDENTIAL WOMEN'S INC.
10.2007 - 01.2009

Appointment Center for Doggy Daycare and Grooming

Who Does Your Dog?
04.2007 - 10.2007

Veterinary Assistant

Marin Animal Hospital
10.2006 - 04.2007

High School Graduate/Diploma -

Rebekah Christian Academy

Majored in Psychology - Psychology

College of Marin

RAS Certification - Registered Addiction Specialist

Briening Institute