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Heather Walker

New Columbia,PA

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Housekeeper/Janitorial

Self Employed
09.2005 - 10.2014
  • Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.
  • Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
  • Vacuumed rugs and carpeted areas in offices, lobbies, and corridors.
  • Hand-dusted and wiped down office furniture, fixtures, and window sills to keep areas clean and comfortable.
  • Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup.
  • Removed bed sheets and towels from rooms and pre-treated stains to maintain and restore linen condition.
  • Slid beds, sofas, and other furniture aside to wipe down baseboards and remove dust and dirt from hard-to-reach areas.
  • Dusted picture frames and wall hangings with cloth.
  • Operated electronic backpack vacuums and floor sweepers.
  • Swept high ceilings, tight spaces and around furniture to remove built up dust and cobwebs.
  • Scrubbed floors with special cleaners and equipment to achieve deep clean.
  • Sorted, laundered and put away various laundry items.
  • Washed and put away kitchen dishes, utensils and glassware.
  • Returned emptied garbage receptacles to proper locations.
  • Polished fixtures to achieve professional shine and appearance.
  • Hang, cleaned and rehung draperies to maintain freshness.
  • Collected trash and moved garbage cans from kitchen areas to pick-up stations.
  • Emptied waste paper and other trash from premises and moved to appropriate receptacles.
  • Restocked cleaning storage cabinets, carts and baskets for easy use.
  • Eliminated germs and minimized infection risk with expert bathroom and kitchen cleanings.
  • Changed bed linens and collected soiled linens for cleaning.
  • Used chemicals by following safety protocols and procedures to avoid burns and injuries.

Dog Sitter/walker

Self Employed
06.2000 - 10.2014
  • Provided dogs with exercise and fresh air to promote dog health.
  • Fed, walked, and cared for dogs during owners' absences and out-of-town trips.
  • Cleaned up after dogs and properly disposed of waste to keep community clean and free of potential hazards.
  • Made owners comfortable with care by following instructions and meeting dog needs.
  • Provided dog with water for adequate hydration on longer walks.
  • Greeted pet owners warmly to build trust and create lasting relationships.
  • Developed strong personal relationships and trust with dogs through vocal affirmations, petting, and pre-approved treats.
  • Led dogs away from hazards, obstacles, and other animals to protect safety.
  • Followed optimal schedules for animals as set by owners or supervisors.
  • Secured dog collars and tags before starting walks to guarantee identification in emergencies.
  • Monitored animal behavior to keep owners informed on progress and any issues.
  • Monitored weather conditions before walks to avoid dangerous temperatures for dogs.
  • Used pet training techniques to help dogs stay disciplined and better behaved while out on walks.
  • Kept records of all activities to keep owners fully informed on pet exercise and training progress.
  • Researched areas surrounding dogs' residences to discover best and safest walking routes.
  • Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean.
  • Followed pet care instructions for dietary needs and medication regimens.
  • Supported animal wellbeing by caring for both physical and mental health needs through strategies such as regular exercise.
  • Monitored animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues.
  • Washed, trimmed and brushed animals to maintain good grooming standards.
  • Monitored animals for signs of disease, illness, or injury and communicated concerns to owners.
  • Kept animal coats clean and healthy with regular washing, grooming, and trimming.
  • Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.
  • Prepared and administered medications and treatments as prescribed by veterinarian.
  • Trained animals in behavioral compliance or other special routines or commands.

Line Cook

Fishers Pub
09.2005 - 08.2007
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Created identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail, and quality.
  • Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
  • Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
  • Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
  • Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
  • Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
  • Kept kitchen clean and organized by performing daily maintenance tasks.
  • Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
  • Prepared and cooked meals according to recipes and customer specifications.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.
  • Maintained smooth and timely operations in preparation and delivery of meals.
  • Interacted with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
  • Baked consistent quality items by accurately mixing, dividing, shaping, and proofing.
  • Assisted in developing new menu items to reflect restaurant's style and standards.

Housekeeper

Best Western Hotel
06.2005 - 09.2006
  • Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.
  • Cleaned and stocked guest rooms by replacing used towels and linens vacuuming floors, making beds, and restocking bathroom items.
  • Vacuumed rugs and carpeted areas in offices, lobbies, and corridors.
  • Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
  • Used chemicals by following safety protocols and procedures to avoid burns and injuries.
  • Hand-dusted and wiped down office furniture, fixtures, and window sills to keep areas clean and comfortable.
  • Disposed of trash and recyclables each day to avoid waste buildup.
  • Removed bed sheets and towels from rooms and pre-treated stains to maintain and restore linen condition.
  • Engaged with guests on room requirements and amenities to promote overall satisfaction.
  • Slid beds, sofas, and other furniture aside to wipe down baseboards and remove dust and dirt from hard-to-reach areas.
  • Verified cleanliness and organization of storage areas and carts.
  • Adhered to professional house cleaning checklist.
  • Dusted picture frames and wall hangings with cloth.
  • Restocked room supplies such as facial tissues for personal touch with every job.
  • Operated electronic backpack vacuums and floor sweepers.
  • Worked on cleaning team to service hotels, offices, and other commercial buildings.
  • Changed bed linens and collected soiled linens for cleaning.
  • Restocked towels and amenities in bathrooms, bedrooms and kitchen spaces.
  • Eliminated germs and minimized infection risk with expert bathroom and kitchen cleanings.
  • Swept high ceilings, tight spaces and around furniture to remove built up dust and cobwebs.
  • Restocked cleaning storage cabinets, carts and baskets for easy use.
  • Emptied waste paper and other trash from premises and moved to appropriate receptacles.
  • Handled requests for extra linens, toiletries and other supplies.
  • Sorted, laundered and put away various laundry items.
  • Scrubbed floors with special cleaners and equipment to achieve deep clean.
  • Collected trash and moved garbage cans from kitchen areas to pick-up stations.
  • Washed and put away kitchen dishes, utensils and glassware.
  • Returned emptied garbage receptacles to proper locations.
  • Maintained spaces with routine upkeep and basic repairs, coordinating with management on more advanced needs.
  • Polished fixtures to achieve professional shine and appearance.
  • Completed special housekeeping actions such as turning mattresses on set schedule.
  • Rotated linens in storerooms and replenished when supplies ran low.
  • Hang, cleaned and rehung draperies to maintain freshness.

Crew Member

MCDONALD'S
06.1998 - 06.2001
  • Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
  • Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
  • Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete orders.
  • Kept food preparation area, equipment, and utensils clean and sanitary.
  • Assisted other team members to achieve goals.
  • Addressed guest needs, questions, or concerns to create optimum experience onboard.
  • Trained new team members on procedures, customer service, and sales techniques.
  • Prepared products following restaurant, health, and safety standards and procedures.
  • Became familiar with products to answer questions and make suggestions.
  • Operated cash register to ring up final bill and process various forms of payment.
  • Packaged menu items into bags or trays and placed drink orders into carriers.
  • Stocked shelves to organize aisles in assigned department.
  • Escalated problems or complaints to relevant supervisor or manager for resolution.
  • Accurately operated cash register to process customer payments.
  • Kept kitchen, counter and dining areas cleaned and sanitized.
  • Performed serving, cleaning and stocking to high standards and provided excellent customer satisfaction.
  • Checked on dining areas frequently to clean up spills, wipe down tables and restock stations.
  • Replenished condiments, beverages, and supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service areas.
  • Kept drawer balanced by accurately processing cash, credit and debit payments.
  • Properly labeled and stored food and fresh ingredients in cooler or freezer to optimize freshness.
  • Readied customers' take-out orders in secure bags with appropriate amounts of condiments, silverware and napkins.
  • Replenished serving stations with fresh food and cleaned up spills.
  • Documented customer orders and conveyed special requests to kitchen staff.
  • Brewed coffee and tea and changed out drink station syrups.
  • Completed milkshakes and ice cream desserts for customers.
  • Prepared recipe ingredients by washing, peeling, cutting, and measuring.
  • Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
  • Loaded food, dishes and utensils on carts and trays to transport from designated food preparation areas to designated tables.
  • Prepared salads, soups and sandwiches for customers.
  • Backed up servers by setting up trays and completing some food deliveries.
  • Filled out daily shift log to record amount of food prepared, used and leftover.
  • Observed customer purchases in line and differentiated between standard portions.
  • Reconciled receipt totals, cash and credit payments to address shortages.
  • Kept pastry and dessert case stocked with fresh selections and arranged to entice orders.
  • Loaded dishwasher with china and thoroughly hand-washed dishes, pans and utensils to tidy up serving line.
  • Delivered exceptional service as illustrated through multiple positive Yelp reviews.

Education

High School Diploma -

Milton Area High School
Milton PA
06.2001

Skills

  • Vacuuming and Sweeping
  • Ordering Cleaning Supplies
  • Dusting Furniture
  • Hospitality Management

Timeline

Housekeeper/Janitorial

Self Employed
09.2005 - 10.2014

Line Cook

Fishers Pub
09.2005 - 08.2007

Housekeeper

Best Western Hotel
06.2005 - 09.2006

Dog Sitter/walker

Self Employed
06.2000 - 10.2014

Crew Member

MCDONALD'S
06.1998 - 06.2001

High School Diploma -

Milton Area High School

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