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Jessica Carr

Ripley

Summary

Dedicated stay-at-home mom to my son since March 2024, with valuable experience in multitasking and prioritizing responsibilities. Eager to complete my degree and re-enter the workforce, aiming for financial independence while utilizing developed skills. Diverse skill set from background in the medical field, holding various certificates, and experience in the food industry with food and drink safety certifications. Known for self-motivation, reliability, and efficient multitasking. Excellent team player with a down-to-earth nature, enabling effective collaboration with others.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Server

Tumbleweed Tex Mex Grill & Margarita Bar
05.2019 - 03.2024
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
  • Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
  • Provided attentive service during high-volume periods without sacrificing attention to detail or guest rapport.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Addressed customer complaints or concerns professionally, ensuring swift resolution and maintaining positive relationships.
  • Assisted in training new hires, providing guidance on restaurant standards and best practices.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
  • Handled cash transactions accurately, contributing to balanced daily financial reports.
  • Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
  • Supported colleagues during peak hours, fostering a collaborative work environment that enhanced overall productivity levels.
  • Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
  • Developed strong rapport with regular customers through genuine hospitality efforts leading to repeat business.
  • Increased sales with upselling techniques and thorough knowledge of menu items, specials, and promotions.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure timely delivery of orders, resulting in satisfied customers.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
  • Adhered to proper food handling procedures and safety guidelines for the well-being of guests and team members alike.
  • Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
  • Implemented effective communication strategies between front-of-house and back-of-house staff for streamlined operations.
  • Consistently met or exceeded performance goals related to sales targets, customer satisfaction ratings, and order accuracy.
  • Maximized table turnover rate by managing reservations and seating arrangements.
  • Learned and followed local alcohol laws to keep restaurant compliant with regulations.
  • Contributed to inventory management by monitoring stock levels.
  • Facilitated team-oriented atmosphere, assisting coworkers during rush periods to ensure smooth operations.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization in dining area, contributing to welcoming atmosphere.
  • Increased sales by suggesting additional items like desserts and drinks based on customers' orders.
  • Ensured accurate cash handling and processed transactions swiftly, contributing to restaurant's financial accuracy.
  • Streamlined order-taking process to minimize wait times for diners.
  • Enhanced team efficiency, collaborating effectively in high-pressure settings.
  • Improved dining experience by providing prompt, attentive service to guests.
  • Resolved customer complaints with calm, solution-focused approach, ensuring guest satisfaction.
  • Adapted to diverse customer needs, providing personalized service that increased guest satisfaction.
  • Kept up with fast-paced environments, ensuring timely delivery of orders during peak hours.
  • Boosted repeat customer rates, remembered regular guests' preferences and greeted them by name.

Patient Care Cordinator

Beltone
01.2019 - 03.2021
  • Managed sensitive patient information with strict adherence to HIPAA guidelines, maintaining confidentiality and privacy at all times.
  • Provided exceptional customer service by addressing concerns, answering questions, and ensuring patient satisfaction with their care experience at the clinic.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by efficiently scheduling appointments and managing patient flow.
  • Streamlined communication between patients and healthcare providers, ensuring timely responses to inquiries and concerns.
  • Coordinated with insurance companies for accurate billing and claim processing, reducing errors and financial discrepancies.
  • Delivered excellent patient experiences and direct care.
  • Communicated with insurance companies to verify coverage and obtain authorizations for medical treatments and procedures.
  • Fostered strong relationships with referral sources for increased network connections, benefiting both the clinic and its patients through expanded resources.
  • Acted as a knowledgeable resource for patients seeking information about community resources and support services available to them in their healthcare journey.
  • Reduced wait times by implementing an effective appointment reminder system for patients, minimizing no-shows and late arrivals.
  • Monitored inventory levels of medical supplies and equipment, placing orders when necessary to prevent shortages or delays in patient care provision.
  • Implemented a more efficient system for managing medical records, resulting in faster access to crucial information during patient visits.
  • Provided compassionate support for families during difficult healthcare decisions, acting as a liaison between them and their loved ones'' medical team.
  • Assisted in the development of care plans tailored to individual patient needs, improving overall health outcomes.
  • Negotiated with insurance companies to secure coverage for necessary treatments, alleviating financial burdens for patients.
  • Facilitated communication between patients and healthcare teams, ensuring clarity and understanding of treatment options.

Server

Bob Evan’s
11.2018 - 02.2019
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.

Personal Care Assistant

Ohio Valley Adult Day Services
05.2018 - 10.2018

Managed cooking, cleaning, and medication administration.

therapeutic program worker

South Western Ohio developmental center
08.2017 - 03.2018
  • Encourage patients during therapeutic activities
  • Hold patients to ensure proper positioning or safety
  • Feed patients
  • Care for patients with mental illnesses
  • Clean patient rooms or patient treatment rooms

Cashier / Customer Service

Factory Connection, LLC
02.2017 - 08.2017
  • Count money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change
  • Monitor checkout stations to ensure that they have adequate cash available and that they are staffed appropriately
  • Establish or identify prices of goods, services or admission, and tabulate bills using calculators, cash registers, or optical price scanners
  • Compute and record totals of transactions
  • Greet customers entering establishments
  • Process merchandise returns and exchanges
  • Issue receipts, refunds, credits, or change due to customers
  • Assist customers by providing information and resolving their complaints
  • Maintain clean and orderly checkout areas and complete other general cleaning duties, such as mopping floors and emptying trash cans
  • Stock shelves, and mark prices on shelves and items
  • Receive payment by cash, check, credit cards, vouchers, or automatic debits

Cashier / Sales Associate

Rue21, Inc.
08.2011 - 05.2013
  • Count money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure that amounts are correct and that there is adequate change
  • Monitor checkout stations to ensure that they have adequate cash available and that they are staffed appropriately
  • Supervise others and provide on-the-job training
  • Establish or identify prices of goods, services or admission, and tabulate bills using calculators, cash registers, or optical price scanners
  • Compute and record totals of transactions
  • Process merchandise returns and exchanges
  • Issue receipts, refunds, credits, or change due to customers
  • Maintain clean and orderly checkout areas and complete other general cleaning duties, such as mopping floors and emptying trash cans
  • Answer customers' questions, and provide information on procedures or policies
  • Stock shelves, and mark prices on shelves and items
  • Receive payment by cash, check, credit cards, vouchers, or automatic debits
  • Keep periodic balance sheets of amounts and numbers of transactions

Cashier and Food Technician

McDonald's Corporation
05.2011 - 05.2013
  • Help train new employees on procedures
  • Worked as both a cashier and Drive-Thru operator
  • Taking customer's orders, maintaining work area throughout shift
  • Performing nightly closing duties of the franchise location
  • Organizing the store for the on coming shift
  • Wash dishes, glassware, and silverware after meals
  • Clean and organize eating, service, and kitchen areas
  • Communicate with customers regarding orders, comments, and complaints
  • Accept payment from customers, and make change as necessary
  • Request and record customer orders, and compute bills using cash registers, multi counting machines, or pencil and paper
  • Serve food and beverages to guests at banquets or other social functions

Education

Some College - Human Services

Post University
01.2018

Some College - nursing

Southern State Community College
01.2016

Skills

  • Strong work ethic
  • Exceptional customer service
  • Cash handling
  • Guest engagement
  • Professional appearance
  • Hospitality service expertise
  • Memory retention
  • Customer service
  • Cleanliness standards
  • Team collaboration
  • Sales expertise
  • Sales techniques
  • Quality control
  • Suggestive selling
  • Guest relations management
  • Point of sale operation
  • Relationship management
  • Bill computation
  • Food safety
  • Check payment processing
  • Point of sale (POS) system operations
  • Positive guest interactions
  • Positive and professional
  • Customer feedback management
  • Team player
  • Reliable and responsible
  • Warm and friendly
  • Adaptable and flexible
  • Multitasking
  • Problem-solving
  • Cool under pressure
  • Excellent communication

Timeline

Server

Tumbleweed Tex Mex Grill & Margarita Bar
05.2019 - 03.2024

Patient Care Cordinator

Beltone
01.2019 - 03.2021

Server

Bob Evan’s
11.2018 - 02.2019

Personal Care Assistant

Ohio Valley Adult Day Services
05.2018 - 10.2018

therapeutic program worker

South Western Ohio developmental center
08.2017 - 03.2018

Cashier / Customer Service

Factory Connection, LLC
02.2017 - 08.2017

Cashier / Sales Associate

Rue21, Inc.
08.2011 - 05.2013

Cashier and Food Technician

McDonald's Corporation
05.2011 - 05.2013

Some College - Human Services

Post University

Some College - nursing

Southern State Community College
Jessica Carr