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Kristina Shanks

Overland Park,KS

Summary

Outgoing and personable professional with several years of experience in food service establishments driven by customer satisfaction. Dependable and flexible individual employs strong problem-solving and time management skills. Integrates personal connection to customers with discipline and expertise in food preparation and service.

Proven skills in receiving, moving and stocking merchandise. Efficient, accurate, and hardworking team player knowledgeable about grocery stocking and rotation procedures. Comfortable lifting up to 30 pounds.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cooperate Caterer

Foodsby
Olathe, KS
06.2023 - 02.2024
  • Prepared food items for catering events including salads, sandwiches, appetizers, entrees, and desserts.
  • Ensured proper storage of food items prior to catering events.
  • Managed inventory of catering equipment including chafing dishes, serving utensils, linens.
  • Worked one-on-one with a food vendor to ensure high quality, hot, made-to-order, catered lunches to corporate offices.
  • Responsible for delivering catered meals on time to several corporations on a daily basis.
  • Maintained cleanliness of kitchen area before, during and after catered events.
  • Inspected food quality and presentation prior to delivery or service at catered events.

Independent Contractor

Amazon
Lenexa, KS
04.2017 - 04.2020
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors for services and supplies.
  • Researched industry trends to ensure competitive pricing structures were maintained.
  • Coordinated shipping of products or services to customers in a timely manner.
  • Prepared reports detailing progress against established goals and objectives.
  • Generated monthly invoices for payment of services rendered by the company.
  • Resolved customer inquiries promptly via phone or email communication channels.

Vendor Stocker

Self-employeed
Lenexa, KS
01.2017 - 02.2020
  • Maintained accurate records of all incoming and outgoing stock items.
  • Organized merchandise on shelves to optimize product visibility for customers.
  • Monitored inventory levels, restocked items as needed, and reported shortages to the supervisor.
  • Maintained cleanliness in the work area by sweeping, mopping, dusting.
  • Prepared documents such as invoices, purchase orders, shipping labels.
  • Stocked shelves with new merchandise and checked for outdated or damaged items.
  • Greeted customers and retrieved requested products to drive satisfaction.

Education

High School Diploma -

Johnson County Community College
Overland Park, KS
05-2001

Skills

  • Guest and client satisfaction
  • Stock Rotation
  • Food Preparation and Presentation
  • Valid Kansas driver's license
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Team contribution
  • Food Safety
  • Quality Control
  • Product display
  • Sales Support

Affiliations

  • Volunteering for construction work and security on said construction sites
  • Cooking and partial baking
  • Personal incentive to research and learn more

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual

Certification

  • OSHA Certified

Timeline

Cooperate Caterer

Foodsby
06.2023 - 02.2024

Independent Contractor

Amazon
04.2017 - 04.2020

Vendor Stocker

Self-employeed
01.2017 - 02.2020

High School Diploma -

Johnson County Community College

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