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Dena Walker

Kearney,NE

Summary

Hardworking and reliable employee with extensive background operating cash registers, stocking merchandise and providing excellent customer service. Highly organized, proactive, and punctual. Works well within team settings.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Cashier

Casey's
Kearney, NE
03.2026 - 05.2026

I ran the register stocked cleaned & worked in kitchen when needed

Manager on Duty

Pizza Hut
Kearney, NE
07.2023 - 04.2024
  • Supervised daily operations to ensure smooth restaurant functioning.
  • Trained staff on food safety and customer service protocols.
  • Assisted in resolving customer complaints with effective communication skills.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner.
  • Trained new employees on job duties and company policies.
  • Assigned tasks to employees
  • Provided guidance and support to team members when needed.
  • Interacted with customers regularly to ensure their needs were met.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations, company policies, and procedures.
  • Closed the store & ran the night shift

Manager

SUBWAY®Restaurants
Kearney, NE
04.2017 - 03.2019
  • Supervised daily operations and ensured compliance with food safety standards.
  • Trained and mentored staff in customer service and food preparation techniques.
  • Managed inventory levels and placed orders to maintain stock availability.
  • Developed staff schedules to optimize labor efficiency during peak hours.
  • Conducted regular quality checks on food products and service delivery.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly to ensure satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
  • Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
  • Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
  • Assigned tasks to associates to fit skill levels and maximize team performance.
  • Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
  • Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
  • Managed inventory levels to meet demand without overstocking, reducing waste.
  • Oversaw daily operations, maintaining efficiency and quality standards.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Implemented quality control measures to uphold company standards.

Intructor

Mnis
Kearney, Nebraska
09.2001 - 02.2007
  • Developed engaging lesson plans for various subjects and age groups.
  • Facilitated interactive learning activities to enhance student participation.
  • Assessed student progress through regular evaluations and feedback sessions.
  • Implemented innovative teaching strategies to address diverse learning styles.
  • Adapted teaching methods based on the physical, emotional and intellectual capabilities of students.
  • Attended meetings, training and activities to enhance skills and credentials.
  • Prepared instruction through lesson plans to address student's assessed needs, goals and objectives.
  • Planned instruction to achieve objectives based upon student needs and established curriculum.
  • Collaborated with other instructors on curriculum development projects and interdisciplinary initiatives.
  • Monitored student behavior in order to maintain an effective teaching environment.
  • Incorporated current events into lessons in order to engage student interest in real world applications.
  • Maintained accurate records to comply with federal, state and local standards.
  • Established rules for class management and discipline while implementing appropriate consequences for disruptive behavior.
  • Helped mentally handicapped people with every day life skills

Education

Kearney Senior High School
Kearney, NE

Skills

  • Cash register operation
  • Food safety compliance
  • Customer service excellence
  • Staff training and mentoring

Timeline

Cashier

Casey's
03.2026 - 05.2026

Manager on Duty

Pizza Hut
07.2023 - 04.2024

Manager

SUBWAY®Restaurants
04.2017 - 03.2019

Intructor

Mnis
09.2001 - 02.2007

Kearney Senior High School
Dena Walker