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Lisa Foster

Lisa Foster

Dumfries,VA

Summary

Forward-thinking Entrepreneur with exceptional initiative and deep understanding of what it takes to provide an extraordinary customer experience in multiple settings. Offering many years of progressive service experience and a history of going above and beyond.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Assistant

Wheelz Up
10.2022 - Current

Operations Team Member (Leadership Team) with WheelzUp at Amazon, a delivery service partner (DSP).

  • Hiring operations, which include seeking candidates, calling, and scheduling all necessary appointments (interview, background, drug test, training, weekly schedule).
  • Conducting in-person interviews and assisting in follow-through with complete onboarding experience, and knowledge of ADP.
  • Expanding further into assisting with insurance-related claims both individual and business.
  • Knowledge of InStride Next Mile continuing education program and 401k Human Interest program.
  • Knowledge of Gensuite Accidents and Injuries Reporting software.
  • Assisting with administrative tasks (100+ employees) including team management/relationships, communication, documentation, and proper reporting procedures.
  • Morning operations, which include putting together daily pouches for operation, preparation, and presentation of morning stand-up meetings, holding Zoom meetings, assisting with van load up (DVIC) and launch, route swaps, and assignments, and communication with station.
  • Fluency with dispatch coverage from morning to night (rescues, route monitoring, escalations reporting)
  • Evolving knowledge in Amazon station metrics and scorecard data.
  • Experience with DSP Support Hub (driver accommodations, da recognition, on-the-road defects, property damage reporting, driver conduct safety, etc.) and necessary support links for additional OTR (On-the-road) submissions, UPDs (unplanned delays), and more.
  • Extensive knowledge of Netradyne and eMENTOR applications, in addition to necessary coaching, monitoring, and reporting.
  • Beginning knowledge of fleet operations, procedures, and reporting.
  • Extensive knowledge in scorecard deep dive and disputes, for coaching and escalation. Won and approved many disputes.
  • Assisting and maintaining weekly team scorecard with Fantastic+
  • Additional administrative tasks include training, document building for operations, graphic design, and development. ETC.

Business Owner and Operator

Lisa Foster Photography
10.2017 - Current
  • Oversee day-to-day business operations including record keeping and client contracts.
  • Manage multiple facets of marketing, inquiries, booking, sales, and product delivery.
  • Operate and facilitate photography sessions in accordance with Virginia guidelines.
  • Actively update and maintain social media and website management.
  • Build customer relations and repeat customers.
  • Supporting local photography community.
  • Assisted other photographers.

Amazon Delivery Driver

Wheelz Up
11.2021 - 01.2023
  • Package delivery for Amazon.
  • Understood and followed Amazon's delivery procedures, safety protocols, and customer standards.
  • Fantastic scorecard.
  • Rescued and aided team members. Trained new team members.
  • Assisted in social media development and local news reports.
  • Moved into Leadership.

Photographer- Independent Contractor

WeddingStoriesByTania/ Lux Photography/ AWG
08.2018 - 07.2022
  • Utilize photography and videography equipment and gear, including lighting techniques.
  • On-location assistance and second shooting for events, weddings and one-on-one clients.
  • Continually learn and implement new knowledge and skills with various technology.
  • Ensure and manage client relationships and needs of primary photographer or business.

Delivery Driver/ Service Staff

Padrino's 2 Bar & Restaurant
10.2019 - 11.2021
  • Consistent, quality service from dining area to delivery or curbside pick-up.
  • Performed property maintenance and maintained cleanliness of facility.
  • Take and prepare orders from initial sale to final delivery over 50 calls per day
  • Continue successful and safe operation and delivery during emergency circumstances.

Freelance Web Developer

Cut 38 Steakhouse
03.2018 - 01.2019
  • Website maintenance including updates and routine monitoring.
  • Accessed and operated WordPress and GoDaddy website and platform.
  • Immediate on-call assistance.
  • Rebuilt new website on Wix platform.

Service Staff/ Bartender

Red Robin Restaurant
04.2014 - 07.2015
  • Rehired at another Red Robin location.
  • Further expanded service skills into bar atmosphere and bar-tending.
  • Completed Serve Safe certificate

Service Staff/ ToGo/ Quality Assurance

Chili's Grill & Bar
10.2013 - 03.2014
  • Provided high sales on current feature food and drink promotions.
  • Excelled in high ranking GEM reports.
  • Displayed Mission, Vision and Passion of Chili's.
  • Expanded training into QA line, Curbside Togo and TSH titles.

Service Staff

Red Robin Restaurant
07.2013 - 11.2013
  • Obtained fluidity in Point of sale "ALOHA".
  • Practiced Signature "Triple R" service.
  • Gained extensive menu knowledge.
  • Reliable asset to team; willingness to cover/stay late and pick-up shifts

Cashier/ Drive-Thru/ Chill and Kitchen

Dairy Queen
02.2013 - 07.2013
  • Attentiveness to entire dining, drive-thru, or chill/kitchen area.
  • Maintained cleanliness and uphold sanitary requirements.
  • Fast food hospitality; quick, efficient and friendly service.
  • Excelled in various training

Facility Attendant/Gate Guard

Stafford County Parks And Recreation
09.2012 - 01.2013
  • Handled all telephone and online communication.
  • Supervisor of entering and departing guests
  • Coordinated pool rentals and event bookings.
  • Securely handled earnings and make drops

Park Supervisor at Historic Port of Falmouth

Stafford County Park And Recreation
05.2012 - 09.2012
  • Safely operated company vehicle.
  • Efficiently patrolled/maintained park grounds enforcing alcohol and drug-free guidelines.
  • Appropriately responded to emergency situations.
  • Monitored and informed high volume (200+) patrons.

Service Staff/Seafood Specialist

Darden Restaurants/ Red Lobster
07.2010 - 07.2012
  • Ensured food quality and effective customer service.
  • Responsible for all aspects of wait service to customers.
  • Excelled in intellectual knowledge of various seafood products.
  • Executed effective "VIP" Service (Team Building Exercise).

Guest Services/ Breakfast Attendant

Marriott Fairfield Inn & Suites
01.2012 - 06.2012
  • Managed inventory orders.
  • Attentiveness of entire dining and guest relations from open to close.
  • Follow proper sanitation of equipment and facility.
  • Sanitary preparation and handling of food.

Comedy Club Attendant/ Service Staff

Brittany's Sports Bar & Grill
03.2010 - 08.2010
  • Hands on customer service.
  • Monitored and enforced consumption of alcohol according to VA ABC laws.
  • Managed large event parties from setup to close.
  • Maintained cleanliness and upheld sanitary requirements.

Cashier

Health & Beauty/Meat Department
08.2008 - 04.2010
  • Quickly rose to high-ranking cashier in accuracy, speed, etc. in weekly progress reports.
  • Management and control of inventory sales and codes.
  • Assisted in in-store renovation.
  • Maintained shelf inventory and ensured products were appropriately stocked daily.
  • Established as a well knowledgable and experienced cashier.

Education

Bachelor's Degree -

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Associates of Science - General Studies

Northern Virginia Community College
Woodbridge, VA
06.2013

High School Diploma - Computer Science

Colonial Forge High School
Stafford, VA
06.2009

Skills

  • Business operations
  • Sales
  • Contracts
  • Clients
  • Customer service
  • Hospitality
  • Quality
  • Team building
  • Managing
  • Marketing
  • Photography
  • Videography
  • Social Media Management
  • Website building
  • Website management
  • Visual design

Additional Information

  • Couples Choice Award- WeddingWire for 2019, 2020, 2021
  • The KNOT- Wedding Award 2020,2021
  • Noted Woodbridge's Best Photographer 2021

Volunteer Experience

  • May 4 2013; Virginia Happy Trail Club; George Washington National Forest, Trail Blaze
  • April 13 2013; National Park Service; Big Meadows Campground Maintenance
  • April 2012; Friends of the Rappahannock; Stewardship Virginia, River Clean-up
  • December 2009; American Heart Association, Advocacy Event; Go “Red” Promoter

Timeline

Operations Assistant

Wheelz Up
10.2022 - Current

Amazon Delivery Driver

Wheelz Up
11.2021 - 01.2023

Delivery Driver/ Service Staff

Padrino's 2 Bar & Restaurant
10.2019 - 11.2021

Photographer- Independent Contractor

WeddingStoriesByTania/ Lux Photography/ AWG
08.2018 - 07.2022

Freelance Web Developer

Cut 38 Steakhouse
03.2018 - 01.2019

Business Owner and Operator

Lisa Foster Photography
10.2017 - Current

Service Staff/ Bartender

Red Robin Restaurant
04.2014 - 07.2015

Service Staff/ ToGo/ Quality Assurance

Chili's Grill & Bar
10.2013 - 03.2014

Service Staff

Red Robin Restaurant
07.2013 - 11.2013

Cashier/ Drive-Thru/ Chill and Kitchen

Dairy Queen
02.2013 - 07.2013

Facility Attendant/Gate Guard

Stafford County Parks And Recreation
09.2012 - 01.2013

Park Supervisor at Historic Port of Falmouth

Stafford County Park And Recreation
05.2012 - 09.2012

Guest Services/ Breakfast Attendant

Marriott Fairfield Inn & Suites
01.2012 - 06.2012

Service Staff/Seafood Specialist

Darden Restaurants/ Red Lobster
07.2010 - 07.2012

Comedy Club Attendant/ Service Staff

Brittany's Sports Bar & Grill
03.2010 - 08.2010

Cashier

Health & Beauty/Meat Department
08.2008 - 04.2010

Bachelor's Degree -

George Mason University

Associates of Science - General Studies

Northern Virginia Community College

High School Diploma - Computer Science

Colonial Forge High School
Lisa Foster