LaTesha Triplett
Palm Bay,FL
Summary
Driven and meticulous professional with a robust background in both culinary and clinical settings, notably at Indian River Center. Excelled in food quality control and inventory management, while demonstrating exceptional time management and customer service skills. Proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency and compliance, with a keen ability to adapt and master new skills rapidly.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Prep Cook
Indian River Center
Melbourne, FL
08.2024 - Current
- Adhered strictly to safety regulations while handling sharp knives or operating machinery.
- Seasoned cooked dishes properly before serving them.
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Prepared ingredients for use in cooking, such as washing, peeling, cutting and slicing vegetables.
- Executed proper techniques when preparing menu item ingredients.
- Memorized new menu items and ingredients quickly to help customers select items meeting needs and preferences.
- Organized walk-in coolers and freezers according to established guidelines.
- Ensured that all dishes were prepared correctly by tasting them before serving.
Clinical Technician
Specialty Care LLC
Melbourne, FL
10.2017 - 02.2024
- Organized work area daily to ensure efficient workflow throughout shift.
- Identified any discrepancies in counts or records immediately to the circulating nurse or surgeon present at the time of procedure.
- Collaborated with operating room staff to cultivate efficiency and prepare for scheduled and emergency procedures.
- Maintained and tested sterility of medical equipment.
- Ensured that all necessary supplies were stocked in clinical areas at all times.
- Kept operations in compliance with internal regulations and compliance standards through strong quality, infection and safety control procedures.
- Assisted in preparing equipment needed for surgical procedures as directed by surgeons or nurses.
- Participated in continuing education programs related to clinical duties in order to stay abreast of current trends in healthcare industry.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment in accordance with safety regulations.
- Supported efficient operations by keeping supplies organized and stocked.
- Organized daily workloads based on priority levels set by physicians or supervisors.
- Prepared trays, instrument packs and surgical sets.
- Packaged instruments into peel pouches and properly labeled pouches.
- Cleaned instruments to prepare for sterilization.
- Assembled instrument trays according to established protocols using aseptic technique.
- Purged waste from equipment by connecting equipment to water sources and flushing water through systems.
- Sorted incompatible sets of instruments, trays and medical equipment.
- Developed procedures for cleaning and disinfecting reusable medical devices.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies in order to maintain adequate stock at all times.
- Distributed sterile and non-sterile supplies and medical equipment upon request or case cart requisition.
- Performed decontamination of medical instruments and equipment to prepare for sterilization.
- Operated steam sterilizers, washer-disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, dry heat ovens, and other related equipment.
- Trained personnel on proper use of sterile processing equipment as needed.
- Monitored expired sterilization dates and rotated stock to minimize processing.
- Reported any malfunctions or discrepancies in equipment to management immediately.
SOS/Credit Coordinator
Lowes Home Improvment
Indian Harbour Beach, FL
08.2012 - 01.2018
- Developed relationships with customers and maintained open communication channels to ensure timely payments.
- Collected and organized loan documents before submission to underwriting.
- Maintained customer files, updated account information, and tracked payment history.
- Monitored customer profiles and adjusted credit limits when necessary based on payment trends or other factors.
- Presented key information to upper management and executive team for loan recommendations.
- Analyzed credit reports to assess risk levels and develop suitable terms for new accounts.
- Initiated contact with existing clients in order to generate additional business opportunities.
- Oversaw daily activities of the Credit Department including monitoring progress against goals set by senior management.
- Collaborated with credit association and business representatives to exchange valid credit information.
- Worked closely with both customers and sales team to reconcile accounts and oversee payment negotiation.
- Reviewed credit applications and financial statements to determine credit worthiness of customers.
- Prepared bank deposits by verifying and balancing receipts and sending cash and checks to banks.
- Reduced financial discrepancies by verifying accounting statements.
- Assisted customers with inquiries related to payment methods accepted by the store.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently or in a team environment.
- Classified and summarized financial data to compile and enter in financial records
- Conducted audits to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Attended mandatory training sessions related to job functions as required.
- Matched orders with invoices and recorded required information.
- Issued refunds and change due to customers accurately and timely.
- Updated computer system with new customer data as required.
- Received and recorded cash, checks and transfers.
- Received and processed payments from customers in the form of cash, checks, credit cards and money orders.
- Provided support to other departments when needed regarding cashiering functions.
- Handled accounts payable and receivable, including invoicing and payment processing.
- Responsible for handling large sums of money safely at all times.
- Reported any suspicious activity or theft immediately to management team.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace according to company standards.
- Implemented program to create daily spreadsheets and streamline financial reporting.
- Performed daily deposits into bank accounts as per store policy.
- Compiled current budget data from estimated revenues, expenses and prior budgets.
- Balanced daily cash register totals to ensure accuracy of transactions.
- Ensured all paperwork was completed correctly and submitted on time.
- Reconciled computer reports with manually maintained ledgers.
- Reconciled discrepancies between physical count of funds versus computerized records.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mountain Pointe High School
Phoenix, AZ05-2002
Skills
- Sauce preparation
- Vegetable washing
- Meat cutting
- Inventory stocking
- Heavy lifting
- Portion control
- Vegetable prep
- Highly motivated
- Food handling
- Food spoilage prevention
- Active listener
- Food plating
- Efficient multitasking
- Cross-contamination prevention
- Food quality control
- Willingness to learn
- Punctual and honest
- Customer service
- Temperature monitoring
- Taste testing
- Stock rotation
- Sanitation practices
- Time management
- Effective prioritization
- Kitchen organization
- Safe food handling procedures
Timeline
Prep Cook
Indian River Center
08.2024 - Current
Clinical Technician
Specialty Care LLC
10.2017 - 02.2024
SOS/Credit Coordinator
Lowes Home Improvment
08.2012 - 01.2018
High School Diploma -
Mountain Pointe High School
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