Diana Tacey

Food Samples Cook & Server

Prepared primarily hot food in microwave or convection oven and served to guests.

Sales quotas and volume sales were expected and achieved

Strong customer service skills and timely presentation of food items, consistent with company goals and standards

• Built lasting relationships with community members through genuine empathy, compassion, active listening skills.
• Prepared and delivered mission-related presentations to church and community groups.
• Developed effective communication skills by interacting with diverse populations in various settings.
• Established trust within the community through regular engagement and consistent support.

• Operated small wedding & event serving business in the Queen Creek, Gilbert and Mesa area of the East Valley.
• Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing small receptions and bridal showers, providing high quality service.
• Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.

Operated small wedding floral business out of home and garage, providing bridal flowers and centerpieces for weddings and receptions in the Gilbert, Mesa area.

Provided coordination of design, set-up and delivery of flowers to receptions centers and venues in the East Valley

Managed small team of 3-5 employees, designed and managed website, payroll, and floral design operations with floral wholesalers in the East Valley.

• Ran a medium sized wedding catering and event business on Main Street in Mesa, Arizona, providing full service catering for brides and customers at East Valley wedding reception centers, backyard garden receptions and in personal homes.
• Developed and managed website, brochures, menu planning, ordering and delivery of wholesale food supplies.
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
• Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.