Darrell Ferguson
Columbus,OH
Summary
Experienced Parking Ambassador with relevant background in providing top-notch customer service, managing parking facilities, and enforcing parking regulations. Strengths lie in conflict resolution, effective communication, and maintaining a safe and orderly parking environment. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency while ensuring compliance with all local laws and company policies. Previous roles have highlighted commitment to improving the overall guest experience through proactive problem-solving and approachable demeanor.
Efficient Dishwasher known for maintaining high levels of productivity and completing tasks swiftly. Specialized skills include time management, equipment maintenance, and sanitation protocols. Excel in fast-paced environments through strong organizational and teamwork skills, ensuring kitchen operations run smoothly and cleanly.
Structured professional with several years of experience preparing food for restaurant customers. Customer-oriented team player skilled in kitchen equipment operations, menu design and kitchen supervision. Familiar with various cooking methods and sanitation procedures.
Efficient cashier with experience in fast-paced retail environments. Known for accuracy in handling financial transactions and balancing cash drawers. Skilled at customer service, offering prompt and friendly checkout experiences. Improved transaction times through effective communication and organization skills, enhancing overall customer satisfaction.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Parking Ambassador
Campus Parc
Columbus, Ohio
10.2024 - 01.2025
- Maintained clean facility by sweeping parking areas and removing waste.
- Inspected vehicles for proper registration, permits, and stickers.
- Certified optimal use of lot by evaluating area and parking scheme.
- Managed parking and traffic control to facilitate vehicle flow in assigned area.
- Reported any suspicious activity or violations to appropriate personnel immediately.
- Maintained order, responded to emergencies and enforced federal and local laws.
- Maintained order in the parking lots by monitoring compliance with regulations.
- Performed daily audits of revenue collected from pay stations and attendants.
- Accommodated many cars during busy events.
- Provided directions to different areas of the parking lot.
- Patrolled parking areas and monitored car safety to prevent theft and damage.
Cook/Dishwasher
Table 100
Flowood, Mississippi
02.2024 - 10.2024
- Sanitized counters and wiped down surfaces following food preparation to prevent cross-contamination from raw meats.
- Maintained assigned areas to keep organized and clean by mopping floor.
- Ensured timely availability of clean dishes for various meal services.
- Inspected all returned dishes for cleanliness before restocking them on shelves.
- Hand-washed items unsuitable for machine washing.
- Unloaded deliveries from vendors ensuring that all items were accounted for.
- Checked temperatures of dishwashing machines to ensure proper functioning.
- Unloaded trucks to move food and supplies from delivery vehicle to storage areas.
- Scrubbed and sanitized dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and other kitchen equipment.
- Handled glassware, crystal, and other fragile items with exceptional care to prevent breakage.
- Developed great team spirit with other personnel by pitching in and helping with task completion.
- Loaded dirty dishes into the dishwasher racks and unloaded clean dishes from the washer onto carts or shelves.
Cook
MCB
Jackson, Mississippi
03.2022 - 11.2023
- Prepared and served meals by reviewing recipes and combining and cooking ingredients.
- Chopped and diced vegetables and fruits to stock fridge ahead of busy periods.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Executed proper techniques when preparing menu item ingredients.
- Coordinated with wait staff to ensure timely delivery of meals to customers.
- Inspected kitchens for sanitary conditions before the start of each shift.
- Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
- Used standardized recipes and other instructions to prepare food.
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Handled advanced thawing and food pre-preparation for upcoming meals.
- Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences.
- Oversaw inventory and ordered ingredients to restock freezers, fridges and pantry.
- Monitored stock levels of food items and ordered more when necessary.
Janitor
Walmart
Jackson, Mississippi
07.2021 - 06.2023
- Completed in-depth restroom cleanings to sanitize partitions, decorations, sinks, counters and mirrors.
- Replenish bathroom supplies such as soap, paper towels and toilet tissue.
- Checked and stocked inventory throughout facility to meet expected demands.
- Sorted and disposed of trash and recycling materials to keep common areas clean and organized.
- Maintained accountability for building keys, master keys and access cards.
- Follow established safety procedures while operating machinery and using chemicals.
- Stripped, sealed, finished and polished floors to maintain longevity and health.
- Monitored building security and safety by locking doors or avoiding hazards.
- Serviced, cleaned and restocked restrooms.
- Followed safety processes for all manual and electric cleaning equipment.
- Organized custodial closets to easily find equipment and supplies.
- Notified building managers about needed repairs to maintain public safety.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lanier Highschool
Jackson, Mississippi05-2021
Skills
- Ticketing
- Parking regulations
- Security awareness
- Professional appearance
- Strong customer service
- Effective problem solving
- Dependability
- Assertiveness
- Vehicular operation
- Traffic routing
- Client service
- Oral communication
- Excellent recall skills
- Decision-making
- Critical thinking
- Organization and time management
- Kitchen station support
- Sanitizing protocols
- Trash management
- Dish sanitizing
- Delivery processing
- Multitasking and organization
- Waste disposal
- Equipment maintenance
- Drawer management
- Order coordination
- Customer focus
- Guest services
- Telephone management
- Payment processing
- Basic math
- Time management
- Reliability and punctuality
- Cash handling expertise
- Attention to detail
- Customer inquiries
- Quality assurance
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Parking Ambassador
Campus Parc
10.2024 - 01.2025
Cook/Dishwasher
Table 100
02.2024 - 10.2024
Cook
MCB
03.2022 - 11.2023
Janitor
Walmart
07.2021 - 06.2023
High School Diploma -
Lanier Highschool