Lawanda Cherry
Gary,IN
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth. A hardworking and reliable employee with strong ability in providing quality customer service and offering years of experience and dedication in optimal work performance. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with a team-oriented focus.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Bus Transportation Matron
Indiana Bus Company
Gary, IN
08.2014 - 03.2024
- Monitored student behavior on the bus to ensure safety of all passengers.
- Greeted students as they boarded the bus and ensured that they were seated properly.
- Communicated effectively with parents, teachers, administration, and other staff members regarding student issues or concerns.
- Ensured compliance with state laws pertaining to pupil transportation services and operations.
- Enforced appropriate discipline when needed in order to maintain an orderly environment on the bus.
- Transported students between home, school, extracurricular activities, field trips.
- Assisted special needs students in boarding and exiting from the bus safely.
- Educated passengers on proper safety procedures while riding on the bus.
- Monitored behaviors for safety violations and took steps to prevent further violations.
- Supervised safe and orderly entry and exit of bus riders and physically assisted those with special needs.
- Implemented process to make sure students exited at correct stop and to proper guardians.
- Protected students from physical and verbal bullying.
Cook's Assistant
Meals on Wheels
Merrillville, IN
02.2007 - 08.2009
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Adhered to food safety standards when storing and preparing foods.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Checked quality of ingredients before use in order to ensure freshness.
- Ensured that all food was cooked at the correct temperature and stored correctly.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Tasted all prepared dishes in order to check flavorings, texture and presentation prior to serving them to customers.
- Adjusted seasonings of dishes during cooking process in order to enhance flavors.
- Inspected kitchens for sanitary conditions before the start of each shift.
- Prepared dishes in fast-paced environment working with teammates to maintain high customer satisfaction rate.
- Followed established procedures and requirements for safe food handling, storage and service.
- Wrapped, dated and labeled food items in storage for safety and freshness.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gary Roosevelt High School
Gary, IN06-1980
Skills
- Organization and Time Management
- Verbal Communication
- Decision-Making
- Social Perceptiveness
- Multitasking
- Relationship Building
- Self-Directed
- Quality Assurance
- Communication
Timeline
Bus Transportation Matron
Indiana Bus Company
08.2014 - 03.2024
Cook's Assistant
Meals on Wheels
02.2007 - 08.2009
High School Diploma -
Gary Roosevelt High School