Iana Brown-Ransom
Staten Island,NY
Summary
Skilled culinary professional with experience in ingredient preparation, kitchen organization, and meal production support. Excels in fast-paced environments while upholding cleanliness and efficiency. Demonstrates strong multitasking abilities and adaptability to meet the needs of the kitchen team, contributing to overall success through reliable teamwork and attention to detail.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Cook's Assistant
Wagner College
Staten Island, NY
11.2022 - Current
- Prepared food orders to ensure timely service for waitstaff and enhance customer experience.
- Distributed food during busy peak periods to drive customer satisfaction.
- Monitored food quality and temperature to ensure safety and maintain high standards.
- Maintained composure and work quality while under stress.
Sales Associate
Eclipse Sample Sale
New York, NY
03.2025 - 01.2026
- Delivered exceptional customer service, enhancing client satisfaction and loyalty.
- Trained new associates on product knowledge and sales techniques for improved performance.
- Executed visual merchandising strategies to elevate store presentation and drive sales.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring optimal stock availability during sales events.
- Analyzed customer feedback to identify trends and improve service offerings.
- Developed promotional displays that effectively highlighted key products and promotions.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
Assistant Manager
Planet Fitness
Staten Island, NY
12.2019 - 04.2022
- Trained and mentored new staff on customer service best practices.
- Developed training materials and conducted workshops for team development.
- Streamlined scheduling processes to optimize staff coverage during peak hours.
- Led operational improvements to enhance member satisfaction and retention.
PCA
Chinese American Health Council
Manhattan, NY
11.2019 - 07.2020
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by assisting with personal tasks, including dressing and walking.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Home Health Aide
Northwell Health
Staten Island, NY
03.2016 - 08.2019
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Traveled to clients' homes to deliver healthcare services, enhancing continuity of care.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Supported independence and well-being of disabled clients through personalized assistance.
- Administered medication according to physician orders.
Education
Associate of Science - Tourism And Hospitality
KBCC,
Brooklyn, NY07-2018
Bachelor of Arts - Video Game Developer
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FL05-2027
Associate of Arts - Pre-Med
Csi
Staten Island, NY05-2015
Skills
- Food preparation
- Ingredient preparation
- Safe food handling
- Food safety certification
- Food safety certification
- Recipe modification
- Quality assessment
- Attention to detail
- Food safety certification
- Food safety card
- Meal presentation
Certification
- Licensed [Job Title] - [Timeframe]
Timeline
Sales Associate
Eclipse Sample Sale
03.2025 - 01.2026
Cook's Assistant
Wagner College
11.2022 - Current
Assistant Manager
Planet Fitness
12.2019 - 04.2022
PCA
Chinese American Health Council
11.2019 - 07.2020
Home Health Aide
Northwell Health
03.2016 - 08.2019
Associate of Arts - Pre-Med
Csi
Bachelor of Arts - Video Game Developer
Full Sail University
Associate of Science - Tourism And Hospitality
KBCC,