Karen Deese
Albemarle,NC
Summary
Always willing to do the best on any given task, be prompt and always try to get along and work well with others. Up to the challenge to learn new skills and to be a great asset to your Company. Authorized to work in the US for any employer.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Service Worker
Aramark-Midland-NC
Midland, NC
12.2021 - 08.2024
- Started out stocking various inventory items, sent food orders to grill, served food to customers upon request from food bar, tore down food bar, disinfected and cleaned all required areas in cafeteria.
- Promoted to sandwich and salad prep which also consist of snack prep for Grab and Go.
- Learned most jobs, so moved where needed at times.
- Reason for leaving, was taking another job, then decided to stay at home for a while. I am partially retired and would like to return to work part-time 30/32 hours a week. I really don't enjoy staying at home full-time.
- Reference: Megan Speight 704-322-5865
- Jose Marquez 980-255-1618
Receptionist
Fairview Veterinary Hospital-Albemarle, NC
Albemarle, NC
06.2000 - 12.2021
- In the beginning the job was Kennel Attendant/ Vet Assistant.
- The job included, caring for the boarders, caring for hospitalized patients, animal restraint, bathing/grooming procedures, cleaning of the entire clinic, wrapped surgery packs, used proper sterilization of surgery instruments using the autoclave, prepared samples for outside analysis at the lab, assisted in answering phones.
- The last 10 years promoted to the Receptionist.
- Answered multi line phones and took accurate messages for the Doctor and Staff to facilitate open and speedy communication.
- Scheduled surgery and regular appointments for the daily calendar.
- Met customers with a professional approach and provided friendly knowledgeable answers.
- Kept reception area and other areas in the clinic tidy and clean.
- Checked in clients and took appropriate information for data entry.
- Checked out Clients taking proper accurate payments and promoting products for sale.
- Provided administrative support by emailing, making copies of previous records, sending faxes, scanning records or documents into the computer software, sending out statements and sympathy cards, filing.
- Received incoming packages, and was responsible for outgoing packages.
- Assisted in other areas as needed, trying to be the best team player.
- Directed clients to appropriate personnel to address concerns, resolve complaints or answer account related questions.
- Avimark software was used when working at Fairview Veterinary Clinic.
- The reason for leaving was the clinic was sold to a new owner. A job then was accepted at Aramark.
- Reference: Alan T Howard, DVM 704-985-2452
Cashier/Waitress
Handi Mart-Albemarle, NC
Albemarle, NC
06.1998 - 06.2000
- The job was cashier taking food orders with accuracy. During free time assisted making coffee, cleaning tables, sending food out, washed dishes, made sandwiches, organized condiments and cleaned.
- Filled in for cook and assisted in the kitchen cooking and performing various tasks
- More money was offered, so a notice was before taking the job offer at Fairview Veterinary Clinic.
- Reference: Myra Whitley or ask for Bryan 704-982-2700
Screen Printer
Stanly Knitting-Oakboro, NC
Oakboro, NC
06.1986 - 06.1998
- As a Stanly Knitting Mill employee, became a very experienced Screen Printer.
- When starting this job, was a quality control Inspector.
- The job consisted to look for any flaws in printing and product, then product was packed in boxes to send to the shipping department.
- Delivered test samples to supervisor for review and approval.
- Accurately checked for dryer setting for each printing job.
- Used proper placement of art work for each job.
- Printed jackets, T- shirts, finished hats and front panels on unfinished hats, etc.
- Mixed and used appropriate colors and inks for each print job.
- Cleaned screens after each job.
- Before putting in a 2 weeks notice, promoted to Supervisor, but then decided to change jobs because of Child care. Several years later, after working at Stanly Knitting Mills, the plant closed.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Albemarle High School
Albemarle, NC06.1981
Skills
- Animal restraint
- Dog Bather
- Worked in manufacturing setting
- Animal Handling
- Screen Printer
- Multi-line telephone skills
- Efficient and accurate
- Customer service
- Data entry
- Basic Computer Skills
- Hospitality
- Childcare
- Animal Care
- Food Service
- Cash register
- Team Player
- Emailing
- Accounts receivable
- Kennel Experience
- Filing
- Scanning
- Quality Control appointment scheduler
- Quality control
- Customer Service
- Cash handling
- Communication skills
- Manufacturing
- Front desk
Timeline
Food Service Worker
Aramark-Midland-NC
12.2021 - 08.2024
Receptionist
Fairview Veterinary Hospital-Albemarle, NC
06.2000 - 12.2021
Cashier/Waitress
Handi Mart-Albemarle, NC
06.1998 - 06.2000
Screen Printer
Stanly Knitting-Oakboro, NC
06.1986 - 06.1998
High School Diploma - undefined
Albemarle High School