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Geneva Whitehurst

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Geneva Whitehurst

Farmville,NC

Summary

Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.

Overview

years of professional experience

Certification

Work History

Cook's Assistant

Bonnies cafe

Farmville, NC

04.2023 - 01.2024

Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
Operated industrial mixers and other food processing machinery to support kitchen operations.
Prepared meats, vegetables or desserts according to orders or instructions.
Took and recorded temperatures of food, refrigerators and freezers.
Followed health and safety regulations while handling food and beverages.
Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
Measured ingredients required for specific food items being prepared.
Cleaned work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware between tasks.
Recorded temperatures on appropriate logs and reports to notify supervisor of discrepancies.
Kept records of the quantities of food used.
Took temperature of cooked foods to verify they were cooked thoroughly before serving them.
Used manual or electric appliances to clean, peel, slice and trim food.
Checked the quality of raw materials prior to use in order to ensure freshness of products used.
Transported heavy trays filled with prepared dishes from kitchen area to dining room tables safely.
Assisted in prepping ingredients for meals by washing, peeling, and cutting vegetables.
Safely operated kitchen equipment including industrial size mixers and [Type] tools.
Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils and work stations.
Distributed food to waiters and waitresses to serve customers.
Heated prepared foods in ovens or on grills according to recipes or instructions.
Monitored work areas, serving lines and eating areas to verify safe food preparation and service environment.
Regulated oven, broiler, and roaster operations for cooking at correct temperatures.
Washed, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
Assisted head chef by chopping and preparing cooking ingredients.
Observed and tested foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently.

Correctional Officer

NCDOC

Raleigh, NC

02.2020 - 05.2022

Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
Prepared detailed reports documenting all relevant information related to daily operations at the correctional facility.
Reviewed incident reports submitted by subordinates concerning violations of policy or procedure observed during shift changes.
Provided guidance and counseling services to help inmates adjust to their new environment and develop life skills needed upon release from prison.
Maintained order in the prison by monitoring inmate behavior and intervening when necessary.
Inspected locks, window bars, doors, and security systems to support escape prevention.
Supervised inmates during day-to-day activities.
Transported inmates to and from medical and dental appointments, funerals, work details and court hearings.
Monitored conduct of prisoners in housing unit or during work or recreational activities to prevent escape or violence.
Administered first aid when required due to injury or illness sustained by an inmate while under supervision.
Conducted investigations of crimes committed within prison.
Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct and signs of conflict.
Maintained records of prisoners' identification and charges.
Supervised prisoners during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, court appearances, and other activities.
Oversaw public areas and grounds to verify cleanliness and inmate safety.
Transported inmates to court, doctor appointments and work sites.
Maintained inmate logs and entered information into electronic offender record systems for regulatory monitoring.
Transported prisoners between facilities or court hearings using secure vehicles equipped with restraints.
Conducted searches of inmates, cells, and prison grounds to detect contraband or illegal activities.
Searched prisoners and vehicles and conducted shakedowns of cells for valuables and contraband.
Processed inmate intake and re-assignment by completing paperwork, conducting searches and recording fingerprints.
Provided supervisors oral and written reports of work performed by inmates, inmate disturbances and rule violations.
Took prisoners into custody and escorted to locations within and outside facility.
Conducted fire, safety and sanitation inspections.
Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
Instructed inmates in work assignments and explained tasks.
Served meals and dispensed medications to inmates.
Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.

Cashier and Department Manger

Walmart

Greenville, NC

04.2014 - 03.2019

Ensured compliance with all safety regulations within the store environment.
Answered phone calls to assist customers with questions and orders.
Reconciled transactions at end of shift using appropriate forms and reports to verify accuracy of transactions.
Kept check-out areas clean, organized and well-stocked to maintain attractive store.
Counted money in cash drawer at the beginning of shift to ensure that amounts were correct and have sufficient change.
Processed customer payments quickly and returned exact change and receipts.
Welcomed customers, offering assistance to help find store items.
Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services.
Maintained clean and orderly checkout areas by sanitizing register belts, emptying trash cans and organizing candy racks.
Checked personal identifications during alcohol and tobacco sales.
Conducted price checks for special orders or discounts as requested by customers.
Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
Established or identified prices of goods and services and tabulated bills with optical price scanners and cash registers.
Kept records of purchases; maintained orderly appearance of checkout area; restocked supplies as needed.
Greeted customers promptly and responded to questions.
Identified discrepancies between actual count and register balance; made corrections accordingly.
Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
Scanned merchandise using point-of-sale system for accurate purchase totals.
Processed returns and exchanges of merchandise in accordance with store policies.
Built and maintained productive relationships with employees.
Assisted customers over the phone regarding store operations, product information and order placement.
Used suggestive selling techniques to promote add-on sales.
Counted and balanced cashier drawers.
Performed other duties as assigned by management.
Boosted customer satisfaction levels by going extra mile to personalize service for each customer.
Scanned items and checked pricing on cash register for accuracy.
Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
Answered customer inquiries regarding store policies and procedures.
Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
Followed company security procedures for handling large sums of money.
Answered customers' questions and provided information on store procedures or policies.
Processed refunds for worn, damaged and broken merchandise.
Collected payments and provided accurate change.
Verified customer age requirement for alcohol or tobacco purchases.
Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.

Education

High School Diploma -

Farmville Central High School

Farmville, NC

06-1991

Skills

I am safe serve certified

Certification

safe serve and i am a certifed correctional officer level 3