Jessica Pollara
Toms River,NJ
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Proficient at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO Assistant
Andrea Pollara Coaching
Toms River, NJ
01.2017 - Current
- Organized personal and professional calendars to streamline office communications, scheduling and initiatives.
- Assisted organizational efforts by filing, entering data and answering phones.
- Organized personal tasks to free up executive to handle professional matters.
- Created agendas, meeting notes and other documents to enhance collaborative process.
- Updated web pages and social media profiles to reflect proactive strategies and engage customers.
- Designed social and digital marketing strategies to align with business objectives.
Cook / Cashier /Retail Sales Associate
Natural Foods General Store
Toms River, NJ
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Checked quality of ingredients before use in order to ensure freshness.
- Ensured that all food was cooked at the correct temperature and stored correctly.
- Assisted in developing new recipes or modifying existing ones for better taste or efficiency.
- Answered phone calls to assist customers with questions and orders.
- Counted and balanced cashier drawers.
- Welcomed customers, offering assistance to help find store items.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
Assistant
Safe Harbor Wealth Management
04.2020 - 04.2021
- Create appointments from lead generation through phone contact and emails.
- Organized personal and professional calendars to streamline office communications, scheduling and initiatives.
- Assisted organizational efforts by filing, entering data and answering phones.
CPA Office Assistant/Secretary's Assistant
Lee Pelton Personal Accountant Office
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Organized Tax files Created client folders on typewriter Used copier Took phone calls and made appointments QuickBooks basics Sent out and collected mail for office.
- Perform general office duties, such as mailings and filing.
- Schedule and confirm appointments for clients.
- Database entries for new and current clients.
- Received and routed incoming calls and correspondence to promote timely communication.
- Supported tax season with effective scheduling, document coordination and resource coordination.
- Checked office supplies stock and placed orders to maintain levels.
Secretary
Hydro Science Group
Bayville, NJ
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Created agendas, meeting notes and other documents to enhance collaborative process.
- Enter client data into the computer system.
- Call to set up Mark Outs for jobs.
- Organize clients account files.
- Coordinate work tasks and schedule for service.
- Received and routed incoming calls and correspondence to promote timely communication.
Freelance Artist
Harry and Arty's
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Produced imaginative illustrations in efficient and timely manner.
- Fostered productive, professional working relationships with fellow craftspeople, and vendors.
- Produced intricate pieces of art by using henna for custom free hand designs.
- Sales/ up selling Independent worker.
- Managed inventory and maintained supply of equipment and materials.
Hostess
Spicy Cantina
05.2019 - 07.2019
- Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders and respond to service questions.
- Stayed attentive to server availability and table turnover to seat guests quickly.
- Accommodated guests with children and special needs to promote comfortable dining experience.
- Communicated with servers about new tables, changes in food availability and customer comments.
- Greeted guests and sat customers at tables or in waiting areas.
Education
R H Certification - Registered Herbalist
Herbal Academy
Online 12-2024
Freshman Health Science
Brookdale College
2021
College Prep Courses -
High School North
2019
R. H Certification - Herbalism
Off The Earth Herbalism Apprenticeship
Monmouth, NJSkills
- Independent Thinker
- Quick Learner
- Organization Skills
- Problem Solving
- Charismatic and Friendly
- Computer Skills
- Creative Projects
- Communication Skills
- Customer Service
- General Office Duties
- Marketing and Design
- Retail Sales
- Cooking / Create Recipes
- Cashier
INTERESTS
- Art, Herbalism, Functional Medicine, Photography, Cooking, Garment Design, Hiking, Camping, Gardening.
Timeline
Cook / Cashier /Retail Sales Associate
Natural Foods General Store
08.2021 - 08.2023
Assistant
Safe Harbor Wealth Management
04.2020 - 04.2021
CPA Office Assistant/Secretary's Assistant
Lee Pelton Personal Accountant Office
01.2020 - 03.2020
Secretary
Hydro Science Group
09.2019 - 12.2019
Freelance Artist
Harry and Arty's
05.2019 - 08.2019
Hostess
Spicy Cantina
05.2019 - 07.2019
CEO Assistant
Andrea Pollara Coaching
01.2017 - Current
R H Certification - Registered Herbalist
Herbal Academy
Freshman Health Science
Brookdale College
College Prep Courses -
High School North
R. H Certification - Herbalism
Off The Earth Herbalism Apprenticeship
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