Deja Owens
Fayetteville,NC
Summary
Achieved team cohesion and enhanced food safety standards through proactive engagement. Drove improvements in team dynamics and operational practices by leveraging extensive experience. Delivered high-quality results by maintaining a meticulous attention to detail in all tasks.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor
Smithfield Packing
Tar Heel, NC
03.2024 - 04.2026
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Trained and mentored team members on best practices in production processes.
- Implemented process improvements, enhancing workflow efficiency and productivity.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations to identify training needs and support development.
- Enforced adherence to sanitation protocols, promoting a safe working environment for all staff.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Enhanced communication within the team by holding regular meetings and encouraging open dialogue among all members.
General Labor
Smithfield Packing Company Tar Heel, NC
Tar Heel, NC
05.2017 - 03.2024
- Ability to operate meat cutting and processing machinery and tools to ensure appropriate cuts. Wizard knife certified.
- Check each batch thoroughly to ensure its quality and measure quantity that goes into each box
- Inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
- Subject matter expert; trainer for new hires during 90-day probation period
- Practice safety and sanitation while using personal protective equipment
- USDA helper; Assists USDA in identifying defects, contamination and diseases in hogs
Cashier
Taco Bell Fayetteville, NC
Fayetteville, NC
08.2016 - 04.2017
- Provides front counter service to customers including taking food and beverage orders.
- Works with fellow employees to ensure orders are properly prepared in a timely manner
- Clean and arrange eating, service and kitchen spaces
- Maintain knowledge of menu and establishment to better respond to customer inquires
- Handling monetary transactions
Store Associate
Fashion Avenue Sanford, NC
Sanford, NC
07.2015 - 06.2016
- Keep store neat
- Pay attention to detail
- Answer customers question
- Assist with inventory, including receiving and stocking merchandise
- Provides outstanding customer service
- Manages transactions
Crew Member/Car Hop
Sonic Fayetteville, NC
Fayetteville, NC
09.2014 - 06.2015
- Pay attention to detail by ensuring that the packaging, temperature, presentation, and service of all menu items meets operations standards
- Effective communication skills, math, reading and computer skills
- Serve guest in a timely manner
- Making accurate change quickly and efficiently for restaurant guest
- Have knowledge and understanding of the industry and operations
- Ability to multitask and successfully solve problems
Education
Certificate of Therapeutic Massage - undefined
Fayetteville Technical College
Fayetteville, NC11.2021
High School Diploma - Basic High School Knowledge
Westover High School
Fayetteville, NC06.2015
Skills
Customer Service
Time Management
Active Listener
Facility Safety
Works well with Others
Attention to detail
Timeline
Supervisor
Smithfield Packing
03.2024 - 04.2026
General Labor
Smithfield Packing Company Tar Heel, NC
05.2017 - 03.2024
Cashier
Taco Bell Fayetteville, NC
08.2016 - 04.2017
Store Associate
Fashion Avenue Sanford, NC
07.2015 - 06.2016
Crew Member/Car Hop
Sonic Fayetteville, NC
09.2014 - 06.2015
Certificate of Therapeutic Massage - undefined
Fayetteville Technical College
High School Diploma - Basic High School Knowledge
Westover High School