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Gladys Andrews

Chapel Hill,NC

Summary

Dedicated professional with over 50 years of experience in community service, specializing in early childhood education and care. Successfully owned and operated Les Enfants Day Care in Durham, NC, one of the first facilities in the state to participate in the Food Nutrition Program, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations through meticulous menu planning and inspections. Proven analytical, communication, and teamwork skills facilitate quick adaptation to new environments while fostering a collaborative atmosphere. Committed to continuous learning and growth, consistently bringing a positive attitude to every opportunity for professional development.

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level

Customer service Representative position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Work History

Shuttle Driver

Chapel Hill On Demand
Chapel Hill NC
  • All aspects of interaction with ADA and Our Seniors. I am truly a people person, and love helping others. I left because of the Covid effects on the company.
  • Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
  • Answered, scheduled, and responded to reservation calls at specific times and locations.
  • Inspected vehicle before and after trips to identify maintenance needs and handle regular upkeep.

Cashier

LOWES' FOODS
Chapel Hill
  • All aspects of customer service, multitasking, must have excellent people skills.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
  • Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
  • Responded promptly to requests for assistance, spills and customer inquiries.
  • Demonstrated product features, answered questions and redirected objections to highlight positive aspects.
  • Conducted inventory counts by adding each item in stock and documenting in computer system.

Nutritionist

Chatham County Schools, Moncure Elementary
Moncure NC
  • All aspects of food preparation, sanitation of work/prep/serving areas... correct record keeping of all foods temps(cooked-refrigerated), amounts served/used/discarded... assuring that the children are safe, well fed, happy and healthy...

Customer Service/Cashier

Southern States Co-Op
Mebane, NC
  • I was a key carrier, responsible for closing the store, all money reconciliation, bank deposits end of day, Helping customers with animal and farming/gardening questions, as well as inside the store.
  • Conducted inventory counts by adding each item in stock and documenting in computer system.
  • Arranged and replenished service desk displays and merchandise racks to maintain appearance of store.
  • Developed and managed relationships with customers to increase customer loyalty.
  • Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
  • Responded promptly to requests for assistance, spills and customer inquiries.
  • Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
  • Demonstrated product features, answered questions and redirected objections to highlight positive aspects.

Out/Inside Garden Mgr

Home Depot
Durham
  • All aspect of managing staff schedules, ordering materials, filing weekly/monthly sales reports. Customer service... I was one of only 3 on the east coast that was allowed to order her own floral stock, as I was 2nd in sales on the east coast in sales until I got hurt.
  • Set and improved standard operating procedures to oversee stock management, pond maintenance, and feeding schedules.
  • Researched pests and diseases common to individual types of stock and developed mitigation plans.
  • Inspected and repaired equipment for livestock and crop management.
  • Wrote and improved SOPs to maintain consistency across shifts and work areas.
  • Used skills to grow new plants from seeds, clippings, bulbs and clone-cubes.
  • Collected and reported on metrics related to stock growth, production actions and environmental assessments to facilitate effective decision making.
  • Maintained tidy, clean and well-organized greenhouse for optimal productivity and professionalism.
  • Managed operational records, administrative needs and marketing plans to promote business and strengthen revenue streams.

Owner Operator

Les Enfants Day Care
Durham, NC
  • Developed and nurtured lasting customer relationships by projecting professional corporate image and responding quickly to logistical and scheduling issues.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Kept all building areas and equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance.
  • Assessed income and expenses and adapted plans to improve profit levels.
  • Developed business plan, processes and procedures to provide superior education and care of their to customers
  • Maintained state and federal state inspection records

Shuttle Driver

Chatham Transit Transportation
Pittsboro, NC
- Current

I am in search of of a better working environment with the ability to help the “ tender” population get through the. maze their health care .I extremely patient, an excellent listener , meticulous about details, self motivated to get things done in a timely and efficient manner assuring the client is well taken care of and understood all processes. I deal with our Seniors, ADA and Veterans, one must

  • Maintained impeccable records of daily drives, vehicle maintenance and notable incidents.
  • Assisted elderly and disabled passengers entering and exiting shuttle.
  • Maintained excellent condition of vehicles through re-fueling, cleaning and repairing.
  • Responded with ease to sudden changes in routes and schedules.
  • Followed company policies and procedures and maintained compliance with standards.
  • Accepted and processed fares.
  • Greeted customers with friendliness and professionalism, engaging in conversation to build rapport.
  • Maintained clean and neat shuttle for passenger comfort.

Education

BS BA - Child Psychology, Children's Literature, Early Childhood Education

ELISABETH SETON UNIVERSITY
YONKERS, NY
07-1973

Skills

  • Excellent Multitasking skills
  • Excellent Time management skills
  • Excellent People skills
  • Excellent Problem Solving skills
  • Excellent Listening skills
  • Customer relations skills

Work History

01-2020

Timeline

Shuttle Driver

Chapel Hill On Demand

Cashier

LOWES' FOODS

Nutritionist

Chatham County Schools, Moncure Elementary

Customer Service/Cashier

Southern States Co-Op

Out/Inside Garden Mgr

Home Depot

Owner Operator

Les Enfants Day Care

Shuttle Driver

Chatham Transit Transportation
- Current

BS BA - Child Psychology, Children's Literature, Early Childhood Education

ELISABETH SETON UNIVERSITY
Gladys Andrews