Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
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Debra Martinez

Cottage Village Assisted Living Center
Childress,TX
11
years of professional experience

Reliable and efficient while

demonstrating strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute with a positive attitude and commitment towards continuous learning and growth for long term career.

Work History

Dietary Aide/cook

1 Year 3 Months
Cottage Village Assisted Living Center | 03.2024 - 06.2025
  • Assisted in meal preparation and quantity distribution to ensure dietary compliance.
  • Maintained cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas following health and safety standards.
  • Supported dietary staff in inventory management and stock replenishment tasks.
  • Learned proper food handling techniques to minimize contamination risks.
  • Collaborated with team members to serve meals efficiently during peak hours.
  • Coordinated with other dietary aides and kitchen staff to ensure efficient workflow and timely delivery of meals, contributing to a smooth-running operation.

Enhanced patient satisfaction by engaging with residents and families to deliver high-quality, personalized meal options.

Waitress Staff Member

11 Months
Josie Moya | 01.2023 - 12.2023
  • Provided exceptional customer service, ensuring positive dining experiences for guests.
  • Collaborated in meal preparation and menu guidance, ensuring informed recommendations to improve customer satisfaction.
  • Managed table settings and maintained cleanliness, adhering to health and safety standards.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely food delivery and order accuracy.
  • Participated in team meetings, contributing ideas for improving service quality and efficiency.
  • Accurately managed cash transactions while handling high-volume shifts, ensuring balanced registers at the end of each shift.

Developed and maintained online presence, garnering positive reviews that contributed to higher customer retention rates.

Sales Associate

8 Years 11 Months
Snyder’s | 01.2015 - 12.2023
  • Assisted customers with product selection for positive shopping experiences.
  • Maintained inventory accuracy through diligent stock management and organization.
  • Processed transactions efficiently, ensuring customer satisfaction at checkout.
  • Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of facility. Supported housekeeping operations to promote a tidy environment.
  • Demonstrated product knowledge to educate customers and support informed purchasing decisions.
  • Adapted to changing store layouts, optimizing product displays for increased visibility.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.

Private Home Health Care Provider

2 Years
Greg Clarke | 01.2014 - 01.2016

• Supported nutritional needs of paraplegic patient by preparing meals and managing feeding tube administration.

• Supported patient hygiene routines and dressing procedures to enhance overall well-being and self-care.

• Administered medications in accordance with prescribed dosages and schedules.

• Supported patient in executing prescribed home exercises(PT) to promote physical rehabilitation.

• Assisted various housekeeping tasks to uphold patient cleanliness as well as home to enhance patient/family satisfaction.

• Enhanced client experience by assisting with any additional needs and maintaining social connection and communication during scheduled visits.

Education

No Degree - Psychology

Clarendon College | Clarendon, TX

GED

Childress High School | Childress, TX | 2003

Skills

Time management skills
Reliable and efficient
Problem-solving with organizational skills
Cleaning and sanitizing
Communication skills with residents and staff
Willingness and acknowledgment to assist with any requests or requirements as needed
Experience in Private Home health care and assistance for the elderly
Meal preparation
Follow menu
recipes and restrictions or PRN dietary needs for residents
Personable with a caring positive attitude

Timeline

Dietary Aide/cook

Cottage Village Assisted Living Center
03.2024 - 06.2025Read More

Waitress Staff Member

Josie Moya
01.2023 - 12.2023Read More

Sales Associate

Snyder’s
01.2015 - 12.2023Read More

Private Home Health Care Provider

Greg Clarke
01.2014 - 01.2016Read More

Clarendon College

No Degree from Psychology
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Childress High School

GED
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Debra Martinez