Kendra Pegram
Germanton,NC
Summary
Results-oriented individual with a passion for continuous learning and innovation. Known for leveraging analytical thinking and creativity to solve problems and deliver high-impact solutions in fast-paced environments.
Experienced and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of Utilities/Dishwasher/Prep cook/server
Luna's Trail Farm & Event Center
Westfield, NC
03.2020 - Current
- Highly experienced dishwasher with years of experience in providing exceptional service in busy restaurants
- Adept at cleaning and sanitizing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment quickly and efficiently
- Committed to maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment, while ensuring the highest standards of hygiene and safety.
Groundsman
Lane Tree Seevice
Walnut Cove, NC
09.2018 - 01.2024
- Assisted tree climbers in the removal of trees and trimming of branches
- Operated and maintained equipment such as chainsaws, chippers, and stump grinders
- Performed general maintenance of trees and shrubs, including pruning and fertilizing
- Ensured safety procedures are followed at all times
- Communicated effectively with team members and clients.
- Maintained grass, trees and shrubs on grounds by cutting, trimming, edging and pruning.
- Cleaned up debris from grounds using rake, shovels and blowers.
- Inspected grounds regularly for signs of disease or insect infestation in plants and trees.
Mortuary Assistant
Cox-Needham Funeral Home
Pilot Mountain, NC
12.2021 - 11.2022
- Transported bodies from a hospital to the morgue, and from the morgue to a funeral home
- Prepared the deceased for examination by a pathologist
- Cleaned and set up instruments
- Picked tissue specimens
- Ensured all specimens and cadavers are tagged
- Supported the functions of the mortuary.
- Assisted with preparation of bodies for burial or cremation, including washing, embalming, dressing and casketing.
- Transported deceased bodies from place of death to mortuary facility.
- Set up chapel seating arrangements prior to visitation hours.
- Completed and filed all necessary legal documentation quickly and accurately.
Line Cook
Oasis Food truck
Rural Hall, NC
02.2016 - 09.2019
- Set up and stocked food items and other necessary supplies
- Prepared food items by cutting, chopping, mixing, and preparing sauces
- Cooked food items by grilling, frying, sautéing, and other cooking methods to specified recipes and standards
- Cleaned and maintained the food truck.
- Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
- Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
- Ensured freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
- Followed health and safety standards to ensure safe working environment for employees and customers alike.
Sales Associate
Priscilla McCall's
Winston-Salem, NC
05.2016 - 05.2018
- Greeted and received customers in a welcoming manner
- Provided outstanding customer service
- Documented sales by creating or updating customer profile records
- Managed financial transactions
- Processed payments
- Assisted with inventory
- Kept clientele informed of preferred customer sales and future merchandise.
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
- Processed transactions using a point-of-sale system.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store merchandise and policies.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Organized stockroom shelves according to size, color or style.
- Restocked shelves as needed to ensure sufficient inventory levels.
- Demonstrated product features and benefits for customers' needs.
Sales Associate
KB Toys
Winston-Salem, NC
06.1999 - 02.2003
- Processed returns and exchanges
- Counted till and cash drops and balanced the register
- Assisted in training new or seasonal employees
- Replenished shelves and ensured accurate signage
- Received and counted deliveries
- Priced and labeled received product and existing inventory
- Moved product to the sales floor for stocking
- Demonstrated toys to customers' children.
Education
Certification - Locksmithing
Penn Foster
Remote08.2024
Some college - Early Childhood Education
Forsyth Technical Community College
Winston-Salem, NC04.2014
Skills
- Food Service
- Restaurant Experience
- Creative artist
- Mechanic experience
- Good people skills
- Sales
- Customer service
- Mechanical knowledge
- Cash handling
- Upselling
- Hand tools
- Communication skills
- Cash register
- Driving
- Computer skills
- Can change and re-pin locks
- Groundskeeping
- Landscape Maintenance
- Lawn Care
- Power tools
- Cleaning
- Custodial experience
- Commercial cleaning
- Organizational skills
- Sanitizing protocols
- Quality Control
- Health Code Compliance
- Equipment Troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting skills
- Equipment Operation
- Stress Tolerance
- Hazardous chemical handling
- Strong Work Ethic
- Safety awareness
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Cleaning procedures
Certification
Driver's License
Timeline
Mortuary Assistant
Cox-Needham Funeral Home
12.2021 - 11.2022
Head of Utilities/Dishwasher/Prep cook/server
Luna's Trail Farm & Event Center
03.2020 - Current
Groundsman
Lane Tree Seevice
09.2018 - 01.2024
Sales Associate
Priscilla McCall's
05.2016 - 05.2018
Line Cook
Oasis Food truck
02.2016 - 09.2019
Sales Associate
KB Toys
06.1999 - 02.2003
Certification - Locksmithing
Penn Foster
Some college - Early Childhood Education
Forsyth Technical Community College