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Kandra Taylor

Shreveport,LA

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Restaurant Hostess

Boomtown Casino & Hotel
Bossier City, LA
10.2023 - Current
  • Greeted customers and escorted them to their tables.
  • Assigned seating arrangements based on customer preferences and restaurant policies.
  • Provided menus and answered questions about menu items and specials.
  • Managed reservations, waitlists, and special requests for large parties.

Seafood Sales Clerk

Brookshire's Grocery
Shreveport, LA
08.2020 - 03.2023
  • Greeted customers and responded to inquiries in a professional manner.
  • Processed sales transactions accurately and efficiently utilizing POS systems.
  • Maintained knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices.
  • Stocked shelves with merchandise ensuring adequate inventory levels were maintained.
  • Ensured that promotional materials were adequately stocked at all times.
  • Organized backroom stock areas as well as kept up with organization of front end display area.
  • Performed price checks for items requested by customers when needed.
  • Followed up on customer requests or concerns in a timely manner.
  • Assisted customers over the phone with orders, product information, tracking numbers.
  • Removed expired and overripe items to provide freshest options and eliminate health risks.
  • Followed instructions to properly arrange merchandise items.
  • Answered questions and inquiries per shift regarding products, prices and availability.
  • Delivered high-quality customer service through deep commitment to knowledge and performance.
  • Updated pricing and sales signs to promote merchandise.
  • Identified and quickly handled spill clean-up.

Direct Care Worker

A Good Home Care Services
Shreveport, LA
06.2005 - 02.2014
  • Provided personal care to clients, such as bathing, grooming and toileting.
  • Assisted clients with daily activities, including meal preparation and medication administration.
  • Coordinated transportation for medical appointments and other errands.
  • Ensured safety of clients by monitoring environment for hazards and providing appropriate supervision when needed.
  • Encouraged socialization through recreational activities such as group outings and community events.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations using sound judgment techniques.
  • Maintained confidentiality according to agency policies regarding client information.
  • Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
  • Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
  • Cultivated relationships with residents to support happiness and emotional well-being.
  • Transported patients to medical, dental and personal care appointments.
  • Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction.
  • Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

Bossier Parish Community College
Bossier City, LA

Skills

  • High-Volume Dining
  • Table Setting Arrangements
  • Guest Relations Management
  • Dining Customer Service
  • Reservations Coordination
  • Server Support
  • Greeting Guests in

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Restaurant Hostess

Boomtown Casino & Hotel
10.2023 - Current

Seafood Sales Clerk

Brookshire's Grocery
08.2020 - 03.2023

Direct Care Worker

A Good Home Care Services
06.2005 - 02.2014

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

Bossier Parish Community College

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