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Latasha Vallaire Hester

DeRidder,United States

Summary

Known for strong communication skills, organizational abilities, and keen attention to detail. Collaborative team player focused on achieving results and adapting to changing needs seamlessly. Proficient in scheduling, customer service, and administrative support, ensuring smooth daily operations.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cook Shift Leader

GCE
06.2024 - Current
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to health department standards for safety and sanitation.
  • Successfully managed inventory and reduced waste by carefully monitoring food usage and rotating stock.
  • Trained and mentored new cooks, resulting in increased productivity and improved teamwork within the kitchen staff.
  • Handled high-pressure situations calmly and professionally, maintaining focus on completing tasks efficiently without compromising quality.
  • Managed opening and closing shift kitchen tasks.
  • Maintained food safety and sanitation standards.
  • Trained and supervised cooking staff to expertly meet daily needs.

Cook/Alternate Shift Leader

Global Connections To Employment
08.2020 - 07.2022
  • Prepare food daily following quartermaster’s recipe card.
  • Ensure the cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen prep area.
  • Ensuring customer satisfaction by preparing exceptional food, provided timely service and interacted with customers to resolve any complaints or concerns.

Cook/Lead/Alternate Shift Leader

Frazier BCI
10.2010 - 08.2015
  • Ensured the quality of food was cooked and prepared for the field sites ranging from 1000-1500.

Assistant Manager in Retail

Hibbett Sports Store
11.2008 - 01.2011
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
  • Informed customers of sales and promotions to build customer base, boost traffic and increase customer loyalty with exceptional service.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.

Religious Program Specialist

United States Navy, USN
02.1996 - 07.2008
  • Over 5 years of experience in clerical office settings
  • Computer knowledge (microsoft office, excel, powerpoint
  • Answered telephones, typing, filing, scheduling
  • Over 5 years experience with writing, editing, drafting and developing documents
  • Supervised staff members in administrative tasks related to church operations, ensuring efficient processes were maintained throughout all aspects of ministry work.
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills
  • Able to carry out written and oral instructions
  • Assisted with organizing religious activities and services.
  • Posses the ability to multi-task while providing superior service to multiple professional staff with day to day operational duties
  • Able to work in repetitious manner
  • Able to make good decisions, plan, organize and meet deadlines


Education

Business - Business Administration

University of Louisiana
Lafayette, LA

Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration

Grantham University
Lenexa, KS

High School Diploma -

Deridder High School
Deridder, LA
05.1994

Skills

  • Decision Making
  • Customer Service
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Data Entry and Maintenance
  • Microsoft Office

Certification

  • Servsafe Food Protection Manager Certification


Timeline

Cook Shift Leader

GCE
06.2024 - Current

Cook/Alternate Shift Leader

Global Connections To Employment
08.2020 - 07.2022

Cook/Lead/Alternate Shift Leader

Frazier BCI
10.2010 - 08.2015

Assistant Manager in Retail

Hibbett Sports Store
11.2008 - 01.2011

Religious Program Specialist

United States Navy, USN
02.1996 - 07.2008

Business - Business Administration

University of Louisiana

Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration

Grantham University

High School Diploma -

Deridder High School

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