Experienced Training Specialist with 22-year record of success in customer service instruction. Focused on maximizing employee performance, team productivity and quality assurance with effective training programs. Looking to leverage 22 years in the hospitality industry to take on a dynamic role as an HR Coordinator/ recruiter. Background includes organizing classes, materials and equipment for training courses. Facilitating new hire orientations and onboarding as well as interviewing. Organized, proactive and flexible team player with excellent multitasking and time management skills.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Training Specialist
Applebees
Belair, MD
10.2001 - 10.2019
Trained and mentored many new personnel hired to fulfill various roles.
Verified proper tracking in newly created databases of all students and instructors leaves, attendance, scores and overall performance.
Collected data on program effectiveness to develop modifications and improvements to curricula.
Designed and facilitated training courses, aligning new learning development and solutions to organization's strategic goals, mission and vision.
Delivered group and individual training covering menu knowledge, POS knowledge and customer service situation areas.
Assessed additional needs based on training progress and collaborated with management to meet all requirements.
Positioned myself to be ready and willing to step in and help out when busy.
Staff Scheduler
Right At Home Home Health Company
Belair, Maryland
05.2019 - 06.2019
Used ClearCare software to keep track of real time staffing issues.
Used software program to create schedules for care givers according to appropriate needs.
Communicated with clients as to their needs and if staffing was adequate.
Provided general program information and assistance, including staff capacity and effectiveness.
Sorted, opened and routed incoming correspondence and deliveries to help senior leaders respond quickly to business and customer requirements.
Resolved emergency/ call out issues quickly by using clear care software information given and talking to clients, effectively reducing customer complaints.
Answered, responded to and transferred daily phone calls on multi-line phone system.
Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing and filing documents.
Provided administrative services, including phone and email correspondence, making copies and handling incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
Used Clear Care and Outlook to prepare various correspondence, reports and other written material.
Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
MY EMPLOYMENT WITH RIGHT AT HOME LASTED ONLY A MONTH DUE TO A PERSONAL ISSUE, NOT RIGHT AT HOME. SINCE THEN, THE PERSONAL ISSUE HAS BEEN RESOLVED. THEY WERE AGREAT COMPANY TO WORK FOR.
Training Coordinator/HR Assistant
Chi Chi's Mexican Restaurant
Belair, MD
08.1998 - 10.2001
Planned and conducted once a month staff training meetings with emphasis on new menu items and salesmanship areas.
Gathered data about course success and participant experiences to help with future course planning.
Assessed skill gaps for employees in service department and developed training courses to meet identified needs.
Planned and deployed training programs for connecting with guests and correct table mannerisms.
Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
Liaised between trainers and course participants.
Compiled training handbook and related course materials.
Identified workers with specific skill sets to recommend for promotions or raises.
Developed curricula, instructions, documentation and written tests for menu memorization training courses.
Trained and mentored many new personnel hired to fulfill various roles.
Analyzed company training methods and made adjustments to rectify issues, increase efficiency and exceed training goals, resulting in excellence in audit scores.
Created and oversaw customer service training programs for FOH operations.