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Work History
Education
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Karen Pierce

Brewer,ME

Summary

Dedicated administrative assistant with strong customer service skills, and the ability to thrive in busy settings. Detail-oriented and decisive, with good judgment and multitasking abilities. Works well independently and collaboratively to ensure accurate and timely completion of clerical tasks.

Overview

45
45
years of professional experience

Work History

Food Service Worker

Compass One Healthcare
Bangor, ME
01.2025 - Current
  • Ensured all dishes were presented attractively before serving to customers.
  • Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
  • Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
  • Adhered to safety procedures when handling sharp objects or hazardous materials.
  • Rotated inventory to reduce waste and optimize freshness.

Patient Foodservice Attendant

Eastern Maine Medical Center
Bangor, ME
06.2016 - 12.2024
  • Assisted in the preparation of food items such as salads, sandwiches, desserts and beverages.
  • Handled various cleaning duties to keep common areas neat and organized.
  • Adhered to health code regulations while preparing food items.
  • Maintained a clean, orderly environment by sweeping, mopping, dusting and taking out trash.

Cashier

Paradis Supermarket
Brewer, ME
09.2015 - 06.2016
  • Built and maintained productive relationships with employees.
  • Ensured compliance with all safety regulations within the store environment.
  • Processed efficient and accurate cash, check, debit and credit card payments using Point-of-Sale system.
  • Processed credit card, cash, and check payments, ensuring all transactions were accurate.
  • Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.

Reset Lead

Kmart Department Store
Bangor, ME
05.2009 - 06.2016
  • Followed prepared sketches and planograms to arrange consistent shelves, racks and bins across various locations.
  • Monitored and reordered inventory items to fulfill displays and executed design changes to align with available inventory.
  • Organized engaging front-facing displays to capture customer interest and drive revenue growth.

Deli Associate

Safeway
Springfield, OR
07.2008 - 11.2008
  • Sanitized and kept work areas tidy by cleaning surfaces, equipment, and floors, removing trash and maintaining machinery.
  • Talked pleasantly with customers while taking orders and promoted positive image for business.
  • Restocked condiments such as pickles, olives, peppers, onions, as necessary throughout the day.
  • Weighed portions accurately using scales for bulk items such as cheese or cold cuts.
  • Served food and beverages at take-out counters to provide fast service to waiting guests.

Shift Manager

Wendy's
Bangor, ME
08.2003 - 05.2008
  • Enforced company policies, answered coworkers' questions and trained new personnel.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
  • Directed and led employees and team members on effective operations, methods and procedures.
  • Inspected work areas regularly for cleanliness and organization standards.

Medical Records Associate

St. Joseph Hospital
Bangor, ME
11.1997 - 06.2003
  • Located and retrieved files, assisting public with general information.
  • Processed incoming requests for release of medical information promptly and accurately.
  • Organized and filed hard copy patient records in designated areas.
  • Facilitated the transfer of records between departments and external healthcare facilities.
  • Reviewed patient records for accuracy, completeness and compliance with regulations.

Administrative Specialist

United States Air Force, USAF
08.1980 - 11.1983
  • Updated system to organize office documentation, maximizing efficiency and increasing productivity.
  • Composed, edited, and typed complex memos and reports.
  • Developed and maintained filing systems for paper records.

Education

High School Diploma -

Brewer High School, Brewer
06-1980

Skills

  • Food preparation
  • Health regulations
  • Food presentation
  • Point-of-sale operations
  • Customer service
  • Effective communication
  • Time management
  • Cleaning procedures
  • Order accuracy
  • Document management
  • Data entry
  • Regulatory compliance

Affiliations

  • Enjoy hiking in national parks
  • Like to read and listen to music
  • Learning Hindi

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Food Service Worker - Compass One Healthcare
01.2025 - Current
Patient Foodservice Attendant - Eastern Maine Medical Center
06.2016 - 12.2024
Cashier - Paradis Supermarket
09.2015 - 06.2016
Reset Lead - Kmart Department Store
05.2009 - 06.2016
Deli Associate - Safeway
07.2008 - 11.2008
Shift Manager - Wendy's
08.2003 - 05.2008
Medical Records Associate - St. Joseph Hospital
11.1997 - 06.2003
Administrative Specialist - United States Air Force, USAF
08.1980 - 11.1983
Brewer High School - High School Diploma,

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