Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Diane Debien

Perrysburg

Summary

Customer-focused Product Demonstrator with many years of experience engaging with customers to encourage sampling of products. Confident, enthusiastic, and friendly with talent for using improvisation skills to gather crowds. Expert at memorizing product and manufacturer details. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.

Overview

48
48
years of professional experience

Work History

Food Demonstrator

CDS
Perrysburg
02.2025 - Current
  • Engaged customers through live food demonstrations and tastings.
  • Presented product features and benefits to enhance customer interest.
  • Prepared food samples in compliance with health and safety standards.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of presentation areas during events.
  • Collected customer feedback to inform future product offerings and presentations.
  • Utilized microwave ovens and different utensils in food preparation for product demonstrations.
  • Inspected expiration dates on all samples before use.
  • Organized displays to attract customer attention and maximize sales.
  • Observed health and hygiene standards to bolster food safety sampling by consumers.
  • Performed daily setup, breakdown, and clean up of demonstration equipment.
  • Demonstrated food products to customers in store.
  • Prepared materials used during demonstrations such as banners, signs.
  • Tracked inventory levels of sample products throughout shift.
  • Created and maintained a positive atmosphere for customers while promoting items.
  • Conducted tastings for potential new products or flavors.
  • Provided samples of food items to customers.
  • Engaged with customers through conversations about the featured product.
  • Answered questions and helped customers find items while offering samples.

Telemarketer

northwest circulations
Toledo
08.2023 - 02.2025
  • Conducted outbound calls to potential clients for product promotion.
  • Engaged customers through effective communication and persuasive techniques.
  • Scheduled follow-up calls to maintain customer relationships and ensure satisfaction.
  • Provided product information, answered questions, and offered solutions to customer inquiries.
  • Initiated outbound calls to prospective clients using scripts.
  • Greeted customers in a friendly, professional manner on the phone.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally while documenting details in CRM system.
  • Recorded accurate notes about each conversation into company database for future reference.
  • Managed time effectively by scheduling daily call times based on peak hours or other factors.
  • Provided timely, courteous, and knowledgeable responses to information requests.

Food Demonstrator

CDS
Perrysburg
05.2021 - 12.2021
  • Engaged customers through live food demonstrations and tastings.
  • Prepared food samples in compliance with health and safety standards.
  • Collected customer feedback to inform future product offerings and presentations.
  • Promoted special deals and encouraged product purchases through effective communication and persuasion skills.
  • Utilized microwave ovens and different utensils in food preparation for product demonstrations.
  • Observed health and hygiene standards to bolster food safety sampling by consumers.
  • Educated customers on the features and benefits of food products.
  • Performed daily setup, breakdown, and clean up of demonstration equipment.
  • Demonstrated food products to customers in store.
  • Provided samples of food items to customers.
  • Engaged with customers through conversations about the featured product.

Caretaker

Visiting Angles
Toledo
03.2017 - 05.2021
  • Provided assistance to disabled persons in accordance with their individual needs.
  • Maintained landscaped area by picking up trash, removing debris and contacting landscaping team to address issues.
  • Developed strong working relationships with tenants through courteous customer service practices.
  • Adhered to all applicable laws and regulations pertaining to health and safety standards in the workplace.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry and meal preparation.
  • Responded to emergency situations promptly to prevent or minimize damage.
  • Provided basic care to resident animals, including feeding, grooming, and exercising.
  • Sanitized and cleaned sinks, mirrors, toilets and showers.

Dietary Aide/Waitress Trainee

St Clare commons
Perrysburg
06.2016 - 03.2017
  • Set up trays and food service carts to deliver food to residents.
  • Performed general cleaning duties such as sweeping floors, washing dishes, wiping countertops.
  • Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment and surfaces.
  • Served food and snacks according to planned menu and patients' diet orders.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by following all safety protocols.
  • Followed dietary procedures in accordance with established policies.
  • Treated patients and team members with dignity and respect.
  • Prepared and served meals according to dietary guidelines.
  • Delivered snacks to nurse station for distribution to specific residents.
  • Engaged with residents to provide positive and enriching experiences.
  • Stocked supplies in dining areas as needed.
  • Informed supervisor about any changes in patient's dietary needs or preferences.
  • Checked temperatures of hot food before serving it to patients and residents.
  • Wiped down tables and removed trash and dirty plates to provide clean, welcoming dining environment.
  • Welcomed and thanked guests to demonstrate appreciation for patronage.
  • Provided excellent customer service during meal times.

Patient Care Taker

Self Employed
Perrysburg
06.2000 - 06.2016
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment in the patient's room or area of residence.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, such as bathing, grooming and dressing.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while providing quality care for each patient.
  • Observed changes in patient behavior or physical condition and reported any issues immediately.
  • Provided companionship by engaging in conversation or playing games with the patient.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
  • Educated family members about how to provide appropriate care for their loved one.
  • Administered oral medication, injections, IV therapy or catheterizations when necessary.
  • Assisted with mobility issues including transferring patients from bed to wheelchair.
  • Monitored patient vital signs and administered medications according to physician's instructions.
  • Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
  • Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
  • Kept instruments and equipment clean and sanitized.
  • Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.

STNA

Arbors At Waterville
Waterville
10.1989 - 05.1999
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to requests for assistance from patients or family members.
  • Provided basic patient care, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Assisted patients with mobility issues in transferring from bed to wheelchair or other assistive device.
  • Reported any changes in the patient's condition to the nurse on duty.
  • Recorded information regarding food intake and output of patients.
  • Monitored vital signs, such as pulse rate, respiration and temperature.
  • Helped maintain a clean and orderly environment throughout the facility.
  • Transported patients between rooms or units as needed.
  • Followed infection control policies while performing job duties.
  • Demonstrated respect for patient rights and privacy while providing care services.
  • Assisted nurses with treatments or procedures as directed by licensed personnel.
  • Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
  • Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
  • Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.

Taxi Driver for Railroad

Full house taxi cab
Walbridge
06.1982 - 09.1984
  • Navigated city routes efficiently while adhering to traffic regulations.
  • Provided excellent customer service to ensure passenger satisfaction.
  • Maintained vehicle cleanliness and performed routine maintenance checks.
  • Communicated effectively with dispatch for ride assignments and updates.
  • Monitored traffic conditions and adjusted routes to minimize delays.
  • Reported vehicle issues promptly for timely repairs and maintenance.
  • Inspected tires, lights, brakes, gas level, oil level. prior to each trip.
  • Followed safety rules to keep clean driving record with no accidents or incidents.
  • Cleaned vehicle regularly to maintain professional appearance.
  • Stayed informed of changing roads, detours, new addresses, traffic patterns and local events that could impact customer travel plans.

Janitor

Capitol Plastics
Bowling Green
04.1977 - 10.1979
  • Gun Case Line.
  • Clean and sanitize restrooms, sinks, countertops and other surfaces.
  • Sweep, mop and vacuum floors of all areas.

  • Wet and spot mopped to clean floors and other surfaces in public corridors.
  • Disinfect equipment and supplies using germicides or steam-cleaning equipment.
  • Report any damages found in the building premises to supervisors immediately for repair works.
  • Maintained, sanitized and vacuumed dining area and washed kitchen floors prior to closing.
  • Keep a log book of daily tasks completed for record keeping purposes.

Education

High School Diploma -

Penta
Perrysburg, OH
06-1976

High School Diploma -

Perrysburg High School
Perrysburg
06-1976

Skills

  • Food safety
  • Customer engagement
  • Product demonstration
  • Inventory management
  • Visual merchandising
  • Sales promotion

Timeline

Food Demonstrator

CDS
02.2025 - Current

Telemarketer

northwest circulations
08.2023 - 02.2025

Food Demonstrator

CDS
05.2021 - 12.2021

Caretaker

Visiting Angles
03.2017 - 05.2021

Dietary Aide/Waitress Trainee

St Clare commons
06.2016 - 03.2017

Patient Care Taker

Self Employed
06.2000 - 06.2016

STNA

Arbors At Waterville
10.1989 - 05.1999

Taxi Driver for Railroad

Full house taxi cab
06.1982 - 09.1984

Janitor

Capitol Plastics
04.1977 - 10.1979

High School Diploma -

Penta

High School Diploma -

Perrysburg High School

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE