Latisha Wright
Wiscasset,ME
Summary
Forward-thinking professional offering more than 5 years of experience working in fast-paced kitchens. Skilled at staying focused and productive in high-stress situations and maintaining calmness in busy times. Excellent and proven leadership skills. As well as a reliable and punctual Animal Caretaker with proven skills in cleaning animal areas, coordinating inventory, and managing animal needs with care and compassion. Highly organized and hardworking with good communication and multitasking abilities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
Five Islands Lobster Co.
06.2018 - Current
- Seasonal job during summer, that is quick-paced and busy.
- Cooked on both fryers and grill.
- Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance, and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Trained and mentored kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
- Actively listened to 300+ customers a day, handled concerns quickly, and escalated major issues to the supervisor.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Animal Caretaker
Chewonki Foundation - Traveling Natural History
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Started as a volunteering gig, which then turned into a paid position.
- Fed and watered animals to provide necessary nutrients and keep pets healthy.
- Cleaned animal enclosures maintain clean living spaces for pets and prevent the spread of disease.
- Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
- Provided enrichment activities to improve physical and psychological well-being of pets and prevent boredom.
- Monitored animal health to quickly recognize signs of illness and injury, seeking necessary medical attention.
- Cared for over 20 animals, of all species. Including but not limited to, owls, reptiles, and mammals.
- Prepared special diets for animals to accommodate specific health conditions and species-specific needs
Associate
Dunkin Donuts
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
- Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
- Memorized recipes for specialty coffee beverages and seasonal offerings.
- Made and served brand-specific café beverages with focus on speed, quality and consistency.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
Education
Associate of Science - Zoology
University of Maine
Orono, ME05.2026
High School Diploma -
Wiscasset High School
Wiscasset, ME06.2022
Skills
- Customer Service
- Collaborative and Independent
- Great Under Pressure
- Staff Leadership
- Critical Thinking
- Time-Management Skills
Additional Information
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE:
- September 2022- November 2022: Provided comprehensive care for pigs in a research and educational setting at the University of Maine, including daily feeding, health monitoring, and facility maintenance.
- June 2023-July 2023: Managed daily care for a diverse range of farm animals, including feeding, grooming, and monitoring health to ensure well-being and productivity. Animals including; chickens, cows, bulls, goats, sheep, and pigs. I maintained efficient feeding schedules and nutrition plans tailored to the specific needs of different animal species.
Timeline
Associate
Dunkin Donuts
02.2022 - 05.2022
Animal Caretaker
Chewonki Foundation - Traveling Natural History
09.2021 - 08.2022
Manager
Five Islands Lobster Co.
06.2018 - Current
Associate of Science - Zoology
University of Maine
High School Diploma -
Wiscasset High School
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