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Latoyan Jackson

Oak Park,IL

Summary

Driven and resourceful administrative professional with 12+ years of experience assisting with work of high-achieving executives. Track record supporting professional needs with well-organized precision. Successfully manages high-volume workloads in rapidly changing environments.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sever

Comedy Plex
Oak Park, IL
12.2023 - Current
  • Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
  • Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods.
  • Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
  • Ensured that each guest was served courteously, quickly, and efficiently.
  • Upheld high standards of sanitation in accordance with health department regulations.
  • Stayed informed about daily specials, new menu items, promotions.

Server Supervisor

Coopers Hawk
Oak Park, IL
09.2021 - 09.2023
  • Monitored dining room activities to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Maintained cleanliness of the restaurant and kitchen areas.
  • Coordinated with staff members to ensure smooth operations during peak hours.
  • Ensured compliance with all health and safety regulations.
  • Trained new servers on proper food handling techniques.
  • Assisted in resolving customer complaints promptly and professionally.
  • Resolved employee issues or disputes in a timely manner.
  • Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods.
  • Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Checked food before serving it to customers.
  • Monitored dining room for cleanliness and proper set-up at all times.
  • Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up the dining area, restocking supplies..

Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer

Cook County Board Of Review
118 North Clark St, Chicago, Il 60602
05.2011 - 03.2023
  • Organized and coordinated conferences and monthly meetings.
  • Screened calls and emails and initiated actions to respond or direct messages for managers.
  • Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
  • Prepared meeting agendas and briefing papers for members of board of directors and executive team.
  • Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
  • Managed complex calendar scheduling with focus on proper allocation of executive availability
  • Coordinated travel arrangements by booking airfare, hotel, and ground transportation
  • Updated spreadsheets and created presentations to support executives and boost team productivity

Retail Sales Associate

Macy's Department Store
806 Michgan/ Water Tower Place
09.2013 - 02.2019
  • Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
  • Managed cash register after end of shift to balance and record accurate transactions.

Property Tax Analyst

Cook County Board Of Review
Chicago, IL
12.1998 - 05.2011

Review property valuations to identify property tax savings opportunities using various income, sales and uniformity analyses.

  • Communicated with external customers and taxing jurisdictions to clarify tax notices and resolve other inquiries.
  • Presides over property tax appeal hearings and analyze over 500,000 appeals filed by residents and commercial property owners, recommending corrections to their tax bill.
  • Review complex appraisals.
  • Analyze applications for property tax exemptions for Churches, hospital, schools and not for profit organizations.

Education

High School Diploma -

Thornwood
South Holland, IL
06.1995

Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management

Robert Morris
Orland Park

Skills

  • Strong interpersonal and Influencing Skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication Skills
  • Strategic thinking
  • Excellent Organization Skills
  • Cash Register Operations
  • Hospitality and Accommodation
  • Retail Knowledge
  • Work well under pressure
  • Outstanding costumer service
  • Retail/Cash Handling

Certification

  • Food Handler certification

Timeline

Sever

Comedy Plex
12.2023 - Current

Server Supervisor

Coopers Hawk
09.2021 - 09.2023

Retail Sales Associate

Macy's Department Store
09.2013 - 02.2019

Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer

Cook County Board Of Review
05.2011 - 03.2023

Property Tax Analyst

Cook County Board Of Review
12.1998 - 05.2011
  • Food Handler certification

High School Diploma -

Thornwood

Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management

Robert Morris
Latoyan Jackson