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Deshema Davenport

Bossier,LA

Summary

Proactive Food Team Leader and Front Desk Receptionist with extensive experience in managing inventory, vendor relationships, and staff training. Skilled in ensuring compliance with food safety regulations, optimizing front desk operations, and enhancing customer satisfaction. Brings strong organizational abilities and a commitment to operational excellence. Dependable Food Service Worker with solid background in foodservice and related positions. Works effectively within teams on timely, high-quality food preparation to drive patron satisfaction. Orderly Food Tech committed to maintaining clean and organized work areas for food prep and storage. Provides active support to cooks by sanitizing equipment and tools, monitoring food portions and filling containers for take-out requests. Eager to help new staff members develop quick, clean workflows without sacrificing service quality. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level food tech position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Motivated Food Tech with experience working closely with teammates to serve guests. Diligently follows recipes to prepare food ingredients and complete dishes. Conscientious and self-directed professional successful at working quickly and accurately.

Highly organized Front Desk Receptionist with exemplary multitasking, time management, and customer service skills. Responsible professional willing to go extra mile to assist others with solving problems. Experience delivering customer service and administrative excellence, including clerical support and public interaction. Excels in calendar management, scheduling, data entry and database administration. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Food Team Leader

Bossier Parish Schools
08.2011 - Current
  • Established and maintained positive and productive vendor relationships.
  • Managed inventory effectively, resulting in lower food costs and less spoilage.
  • Established clear communication channels between front-of-house staff and kitchen personnel facilitating smooth coordination during peak hours.
  • Developed strong relationships with suppliers, securing better prices on high-quality ingredients.
  • Ensured compliance with food safety regulations, reducing instances of health code violations.
  • Managed and ordered inventory to achieve targeted contribution to profit margin.
  • Implemented staff training programs to improve skills and overall team performance.
  • Oversaw daily food service operations, maintaining an organized and efficient kitchen.
  • Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
  • Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
  • Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.

Front Desk Receptionist

Hampton Inn By Hilton
05.2024 - 07.2024
  • Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
  • Maintained organized and clean front office area to create professional and welcoming environment for visitors and employees.
  • Scheduled, coordinated and confirmed appointments and meetings.
  • Delivered outstanding first impressions by warmly greeting visitors upon arrival at the front desk.
  • Collected room deposits, fees, and payments.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and professional front desk services.

Front Desk Receptionist

Boomtown Casino & Hotel
07.2020 - 04.2023
  • Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
  • Delivered outstanding first impressions by warmly greeting visitors upon arrival at the front desk.
  • Managed high-volume phone calls, directing inquiries to appropriate personnel for prompt resolution.
  • Collected room deposits, fees, and payments.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and professional front desk services.
  • Completed data entry and filing to keep records updated for easy retrieval.
  • Expedited check-in and check-out procedures for guests, ensuring seamless experiences during their visits.

Education

High School Diploma -

Bossier Parish Community College
Bossier City, LA

Skills

  • Team motivation
  • Food Preparation
  • Sanitation Standards
  • Nutritional knowledge
  • Employee Scheduling
  • Ordering Supplies
  • Team Oriented
  • Multitasking

Timeline

Front Desk Receptionist

Hampton Inn By Hilton
05.2024 - 07.2024

Front Desk Receptionist

Boomtown Casino & Hotel
07.2020 - 04.2023

Food Team Leader

Bossier Parish Schools
08.2011 - Current

High School Diploma -

Bossier Parish Community College
Deshema Davenport