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Kimblee Sykes
Garland,Texas
Summary
Enthusiastic Cater with demonstrated experience in food preparation, line cooking and food safety. Possesses excellent multitasking and organizational skills. Talented Catering Staff member eagerly sets up and assembles food and supplies at full-service events to satisfy guests. Over 20 years of friendly and professional serving experience at buffet luncheons, black-tie dinners and receptions. Serves full-course meals in seated and buffet dining styles Highly motivated candidate with experience in food service. Adept at using excellent knife skills and knowledge of food safety regulations. Skilled at quickly preparing high-quality meals. Hardworking Kitchen Assistant well-versed in food preparation techniques and inventory management to maintain consistent stock of needed supplies. Shoulders multiple kitchen tasks in support of cooks and servers. Thrives in busy environments. Hospitable Catering Staff with solid background in food and bar service for weddings, social events and corporate functions. Executes food delivery and facility set-up for complex events . Experienced Customer Service with 25 years in service industry. Skillfully delivers high-quality service and promote customer loyalty. Dedicated to team and business success. Detail-oriented Kitchen Assistant skilled in kitchen equipment operations and staff support demonstrated across 25 years in similar roles. Energetic and ambitious with a passion for creating memorable meals. Hardworking and enthusiastic Server trained in every facet of successful work. Stays on top of current and expected demands, quickly realigning tasks to handle needs. Dedicated to first-rate communication and team success. Industrious Kitchen Assistant offering 20 years of experience in foodservice roles. Eager to fulfill a role of increased responsibility to apply expertise in food safety, sanitation and preparation techniques. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
19
years of professional experience
Work History
G-Texas Catering
Catering Associate
05.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
- Cleared dishes and glassware quickly following each course.
- Oversaw catering orders to verify accuracy and completeness.
- Delivered catered food and supplies to facility for on-time set-up.
- Executed synchronized meal service simultaneously serving multiple guests.
- Inspected catering equipment and utensils regularly to manage wear and tear.
- Helped chefs prepare and present food to event guests with strong attention to detail and presentation expertise.
- Presented food and beverages on buffet tables and drink stations in line with formality and specifications of each event.
- Supervised and trained junior catering staff to carry out correct tasks and apply best practices.
- Adhered to company quality constraints and industry best practices for guest satisfaction.
- Monitored food preparation to determine correct temperature and proper cooking before serving.
- Returned reusable goods and serving equipment for inventory and restock.
- Provided friendly, courteous service to create memorable moments for guests.
Inreach IT Solutions, LLC
Assistant Office Manager
04.2012 - 01.2021
Job overview
- Highly organized self-starter seeking to obtain challenging and rewarding position, Inreach IT Solutions is IT Staffing and consultant agency serving technology employers and IT professionals throughout Dallas / DFW metro area and nationwide.
- Answer phones and directed incoming calls to appropriate parties
- Updating online candidate and client information
- Provide administrative support for recruiters and sales staff
- Update job requisition on company various job boards
- Prepare and organize marketing products for mass mailing, blogs and various social networks.
Courage Home Health Care Services
Assistant Office Manager
01.2007 - 10.2011
Job overview
- Courage Health is a home health care company that offers a range of skilled medical services such as nursing care, physical therapy and occupational therapy form qualified medical professions as well as various home health aide services
- Compiled extensive home health licensing requirements and state contracts
- Responsible for running daily billing reports such as Rap, EOE, ROC, SOC
- Daily Quality Assurance of patient charts and filing
- Filed and Verified doctors’ orders
- Responsible for recertification and start care orders
- Rehab Therapy Scheduling
- Ensured accurate and timely payroll by auditing /reviewing times sheets
- Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate, and compliant documentation.
- Recorded expenses and maintained accounting records.
- Coordinated board and committee meetings, schedules, information preparation and distribution.
- Authored business documents to organize and emphasize information quickly and effectively.
- Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
- Managed accurate and fully compliant AP/AR operations by documenting expenses, reconciling accounts and correcting discrepancies.
- Transferred and directed phone calls, guests, and mail to correct staff members.
- Kept front office clean and well-organized to keep areas presentable for guests and maximize professional appeal.
- Delivered performance reviews, recommending additional training or advancements.
- Optimized office schedule to balance team workloads, group productivity and financial targets.
- Communicated corporate objectives to various divisions to meet deadlines and adhere to company budgets.
Guardian Home Healthcare
Admissions / Intake Office Manager
01.2004 - 01.2007
Job overview
- Guardian Home Healthcare is to help elderly or disabled individuals with daily needs. Offering range of skilled medical services such as nursing care, physical therapy and occupational therapy form qualified medical professions as well as various home health aide services.
- Registered new patients in electronic medical records prior to appointment scheduling.
- Completed administrative patient intakes with case histories, insurance information and mandated forms.
- Processed medical insurance claims and payments.
- Placed new supply orders, managed inventory and restocked clerical spaces.
- Documented patient medical information, case histories, and insurance details to facilitate smooth appointments and payment processing.
- Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients.
- Used knowledge of medical terminology to transcribe patient information from written copy, electronic equipment, or verbal direction.
- Performed various administrative tasks by filing, copying and faxing documents.
- Managed office bookkeeping with insurance billing and patient payments.
- Assisted with medical coding and billing tasks.
- Managed master calendar and scheduled appointments for providers based on optimal patient loads and clinician availability.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Supported office staff and operational requirements with administrative tasks.
- Managed office logistics by scheduling appointments, maintaining files and collecting payments.
- Obtained payments from patients and scanned identification and insurance cards.
- Kept information confidential and followed HIPAA guidelines to maintain patient trust.
- Prepared and processed patient referrals and transfer requests.
- Organized and maintained patient chart filing system to promote quick data finding for staff.
- Frequently double-checked patient histories and current information while scheduling follow-ups and other appointments.
- Prioritized calls through screening process and transferred calls and recorded messages for appropriate personnel.
- Greeted visitors and initiated triage processes for clients to streamline patient flow.
- Greeted and interacted with patients to provide information, answer questions and assist with appointment scheduling.
- Conducted patient intake interviews, recording and documenting relevant information.
- Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
- Located, checked in, and pulled medical records for patient appointments and incomplete charts.
- Enhanced office productivity by handling high volume of callers per day.
- Scheduled patient appointments in respective doctors' calendars and followed up with reminder phone calls.
Education
Sam Houston State UniversityHuntsville, TX
from Kinesiology
1994
West Arkansas Community College
A.A from Elementary Education
1992
Bryan Adams High School
High School Diploma
1990
Skills
- TECHNICAL SKILLS
- Software:
- MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook), Acrobat, Web Conferencing
- Payroll systems: Kinser, 485c0, ATT Global Network System
- Team Management
- Maintain Food Safety
- Work Assignments
- Critical Thinking
- High-Volume Environments
- Chef Assistance
- Meat Preparation
- Kitchen Station Organization
- Food Plating and Assembly
- Sanitation Enforcement
- Proper Storage Procedures
- Service Quality
- Food Restocking
- Customer Engagement
- Station Stocking
- Health Code Compliance
- Product Availability
- Food Safety
- Washing and Storing Dishes
- Order Accuracy
- Guest Interaction
Timeline
Catering Associate
G-Texas Catering
05.2022 - Current
Assistant Office Manager
Inreach IT Solutions, LLC
04.2012 - 01.2021
Assistant Office Manager
Courage Home Health Care Services
01.2007 - 10.2011
Admissions / Intake Office Manager
Guardian Home Healthcare
01.2004 - 01.2007
Sam Houston State University
from Kinesiology
West Arkansas Community College
A.A from Elementary Education
Bryan Adams High School
High School Diploma
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