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Detisha Barker

Detisha Barker

Palmdale,United States

Summary

Experienced in catering services, with a strong background in menu development, event planning, and customer relations. Skilled at collaborating with clients to determine needs and create unique, memorable events. Effectively managed teams in fast-paced environments while ensuring high-quality service delivery for all clients. Made significant impact at previous positions through improved efficiency and client satisfaction. Self-motivated Virtual Assistant with strong organization and project management skills. Coordinating multiple, concurrent tasks efficiently and with attention to detail. Strong communication with all levels of workforce, from business executives to hourly workers.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Babysitter

Self-employeed
Palmdale, CA
11.2024 - Current
  • Organized creative and fun activities, enhancing children's physical, emotional and social well-being.
  • Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
  • Engaging in age-appropriate activities like reading stories or playing games.
  • Administering medication when needed according to parent instructions.
  • Organizing playdates with other children and providing supervision during outdoor activities.
  • Instructing children in basic hygiene practices such as brushing teeth or washing hands.
  • Removed hazards and developed appropriate boundaries and rules to create safe environment for children.
  • Developing creative ways to encourage learning through everyday experiences.
  • Tutored children in multiple school subjects to boost educational performance.
  • Responsibly watched children while parents were out.
  • Led hands-on activities consistent with child's interests and skills.
  • Met and communicated regularly with parents to discuss children's activities and development.
  • Tailoring activities based on the individual needs of each child under care.

Bus Aide

First Student
Normal, Illinois
01.2020 - 02.2021
  • Assisted students with boarding and deboarding - Ensured safety protocols - Enhanced student experience
  • Facilitated smooth boarding and deboarding processes, ensuring student safety and enhancing overall travel experience
  • Ensured adherence to safety protocols, fostering a secure environment and promoting student well-being during transit
  • Implemented effective safety measures, contributing to zero incidents and improved student satisfaction

Catering Associate

Jerkers Wild Chicken
Chicago, IL
05.2008 - 02.2020
  • Managed catering operations, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality service for events
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently handling orders and addressing client needs
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with vendors to secure fresh ingredients
  • Trained and supervised staff, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment
  • Implemented cost-saving measures, resulting in measurable improvements in budget management
  • Streamlined catering processes, boosting efficiency and reducing delivery times by 20%

Virtual Assisting

Fancy Hands
08.2015 - 05.2017
  • Managed remote administrative tasks, including emails, scheduling, and travel for global clients.
  • Organized over 500 international travel arrangements, ensuring smooth client experiences.
  • Introduced scheduling systems, reducing meeting conflicts, and enhancing time management.
  • Handled customer inquiries and administrative tasks with precision, ensuring reliable communication.
  • Improved administrative task completion speed, boosting team productivity.
  • Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders when necessary.
  • Composed, edited and typed complex memos and reports with job-related software.

Cashier

Walmart
Bloomington, United States
02.2015 - 08.2015
  • Provide excellent customer service to Walmart shoppers by being polite, answering questions, and performing various currency transactions to make sales
  • Cleaning store area and reporting any issues to the customer service Manager
  • Facilitated seamless transactions and elevated customer satisfaction by efficiently handling sales and addressing shopper inquiries
  • Implemented store cleanliness protocols and promptly reported maintenance issues, ensuring a safe and pleasant shopping environment
  • Worked closely with team members to maintain high standards of service and store presentation, contributing to overall team success

Education

Medical assistant certification -

Southsuburbancollege
SouthHolland, IL
05.2013

High School Diploma -

Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA

Skills

  • Typing
  • Computer
  • Microsoft
  • Adobe
  • Wordpad
  • Diaper changing proficiency
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Child monitoring
  • Screen time rules
  • Educational activities planning
  • Overnight care
  • Park supervision
  • Routine management
  • Behavior monitoring
  • Payment processing
  • Check processing
  • Order coordination
  • Customer focus
  • Conflict resolution
  • Retail merchandising
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Customer complaint resolution
  • Payment collection
  • Phone etiquette
  • Positive and professional
  • Customer inquiries
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Customer satisfaction
  • Telephone management
  • Cash handling expertise
  • Cash management
  • Customer relationship management (CRM)
  • Customer service
  • Patience and composure
  • Customer needs assessment
  • Loss prevention
  • Flexible schedule
  • Cash handling
  • Sales goal achievement
  • Gift card management
  • Email management
  • Microsoft office
  • Online marketing
  • Internet research
  • File organization
  • Buffet setup mastery
  • Inventory monitoring
  • Food safety
  • Ingredient preparation
  • Equipment detailing
  • Order expediting
  • Team management
  • Sanitation and safety
  • Sanitation enforcement
  • Table preparation
  • Kitchen equipment expertise
  • Cooking
  • Menu planning proficiency
  • Food storage principles
  • Food restocking
  • Food storage protocol
  • Food preparation techniques
  • Food storage safety
  • Food preparation mastery
  • Kitchen station organization
  • Chemical handling
  • Kitchen cleaning
  • Waste disposal
  • Sanitization techniques
  • Maintenance
  • Dusting techniques
  • Efficient cleaning

References

  • Cathy, Jerkers Wild, (773) 968-0245
  • Daryl, Jerkers Wild, (708) 825-7432
  • Lynell, Other, (239) 289-5470

Affiliations

In my spare time I enjoy swimming with an interesting group of friends and we even have a netflix show.

In my spare time I also participate in actors workshops to enhance my craft and I have some recognitions of my work on IMDB.

Accomplishments

  • Best horror film short in 2024
  • Averaging an above average gpa as of to date.

Timeline

Babysitter

Self-employeed
11.2024 - Current

Bus Aide

First Student
01.2020 - 02.2021

Virtual Assisting

Fancy Hands
08.2015 - 05.2017

Cashier

Walmart
02.2015 - 08.2015

Catering Associate

Jerkers Wild Chicken
05.2008 - 02.2020

Medical assistant certification -

Southsuburbancollege

High School Diploma -

Penn Foster Career School

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