Deja Holcomb
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Food Service Supervisor
Maple Grove Hospital
Maple Grove, MN
01.2024 - Current
- Supervised team of employees, maintaining positive and productive atmosphere to enhance employee experience.
- Worked closely with management team to develop promotional campaigns or other marketing efforts aimed at increasing sales volumes.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
- Monitored portion sizes and plate presentation to ensure consistency across all dishes served.
- Rotated and replenished products in display cases.
- Developed and implemented strategies to enhance team performance, improve processes and boost results.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Maintained inventory of supplies, equipment, and food items needed for daily operations.
- Monitored food storage, handling, preparation and delivery to maintain health and safety standards.
- Promoted safe working conditions by monitoring safety procedures and equipment.
Special Education Assistant
Minneapolis Public Schools
Minneapolis, MN
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Developed instructional materials appropriate for different grade levels.
- Supplied one-on-one attention to each student during group activities.
- Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
- Organized student performance and enrichment activities to facilitate learning.
- Assisted with implementation of student's individualized IEP at discretion and direction of teachers and administrators.
- Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions with students who needed extra support.
- Communicated and collaborated well with educators from various grade levels.
- Organized classroom supplies and equipment.
- Assisted teachers with preparing classroom materials and activities.
Lead Hospitality Specialist
Faegre Drinker Biddle
Minneapolis, MN
10.2019 - 05.2020
- Greeted guests and visitors upon arrival and determined how to be of assistance.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Received incoming product deliveries and relocated to storage shelves, coolers, or bins.
- Replenished items to maintain stock availability.
- Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
- Worked in fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
Office Specialist/Bookstore Associate
Minneapolis Community & Technical College
Minneapolis, MN
07.2017 - 02.2019
- Copied, sorted and filed records of office activities and business transactions.
- Delivered messages and ran errands.
- Answered phone calls and welcomed visitors to office.
- Answered telephones, directed calls, and took messages.
- Greeted visitors or callers to handle questions or direct to appropriate staff.
- Oversaw office inventory by restocking supplies and submitting purchase orders.
- Trained staff members to perform work activities and use computer applications.
- Collected payments, issued receipts and updated accounts to reflect new balances.
- Answered and directed incoming calls to appropriate personnel.
Infant Room Teacher's Assistant
KinderCare Learning Center
Hopkins, MN
09.2016 - 02.2017
- Assisted in leading and organizing activities for children such as arts, crafts, games and reading stories.
- Communicated effectively with families on a regular basis regarding any changes in behavior or health issues.
- Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
- Observed behavioral issues to alert parents or guardians.
- Instructed children in eating, resting and restroom habits.
- Maintained safety and security of children, reducing minor mishaps with stringent supervision and basic safety protocols.
- Taught children how to complete basic crafts such as paintings, drawings and decorations.
- Dressed children and changed diapers.
- Balanced schedules to promote optimal rest, play and educational periods.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hopkins Senior High School
Minnetonka, MN06-2014
Skills
- Staff Leadership
- Customer Service
- Order Processing
- Child Development Knowledge
- CPR Training
- Activity Planning
- Early Childhood Development
- Early Childhood Education
- Infant Care
- Special Needs Care
Certification
- CPR Certified.
Timeline
Food Service Supervisor
Maple Grove Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Special Education Assistant
Minneapolis Public Schools
09.2022 - 04.2023
Lead Hospitality Specialist
Faegre Drinker Biddle
10.2019 - 05.2020
Office Specialist/Bookstore Associate
Minneapolis Community & Technical College
07.2017 - 02.2019
Infant Room Teacher's Assistant
KinderCare Learning Center
09.2016 - 02.2017
High School Diploma -
Hopkins Senior High School