Lovette Shelton
Lake City
Summary
Enthusiastic General Assistant committed to delivering high-quality products, exceptional customer service and strong team culture.
Reliable food service worker bringing several years of experience in food preparation and customer service. Took orders and made food quickly. Knowledgeable and experienced in food handling procedures.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
2009
2009
years of post-secondary education
Work History
General Assistant
Columbia County Board Of Education
Lake City
11.2022 - Current
- Prepared and served food items in compliance with health and safety standards.
- Maintained cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas throughout shifts.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely to ensure efficient food preparation.
- Engaged with customers to provide excellent service and address inquiries.
- Collaborated with colleagues to ensure timely meal delivery during peak hours.
- Followed recipes accurately to maintain consistency in food quality.
- Trained new staff on proper food handling and sanitation practices.
- Followed food safety regulations pertaining to sanitation, food handling and storage.
- Served meals to customers in a friendly and courteous manner.
- Operated cash register to process cash, check, and credit card transactions.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up workstations with necessary supplies.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware.
- Performed variety of duties related to food service.
- Maintained professional demeanor during interactions with customers and co-workers.
Key Holder
Dollar general
Lake City
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Opened and closed the store while securing cash and inventory.
- Managed key holder responsibilities such as opening and closing the store, setting alarms.
- Provided customer service including cashiering, merchandising and restocking shelves.
- Replenished merchandise displays throughout the store as needed.
- Received shipments from vendors and ensured that all products were properly stocked in their designated locations.
- Verified accuracy of register tills at beginning and end of shift.
- Assisted in general housekeeping to maintain store image.
- Participated in training sessions on topics such as customer service techniques and loss prevention strategies.
Teacher
Happy House Daycare
Lake City
01.2013 - 03.2022
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to toddlers' developmental stages.
- Fostered a nurturing classroom environment promoting social and emotional growth.
- Implemented daily activities supporting language and motor skills development.
- Collaborated with parents to discuss children's progress and address concerns.
- Maintained a safe and clean classroom in compliance with health standards.
- Guided toddlers through structured play, enhancing cognitive skills through exploration.
- Trained new staff on classroom management techniques and educational strategies.
- Encouraged creativity through art projects, music, storytelling, dramatic play.
- Assisted in potty training young children when needed.
- Collaborated with other teachers in planning lessons that were tailored to meet the needs of each child.
- Supervised students during lunchtime and outdoor play periods as well as nap times.
- Provided support for children who had difficulty adjusting socially or emotionally within the group setting.
- Implemented hands-on, play-based strategies for experiential learning.
- Taught children foundational skills in colors, shapes and letters.
- Monitored toddlers' behavior closely to ensure safety at all times.
- Facilitated small group activities designed for developing problem solving skills, cooperative interaction skills.
- Developed and implemented a variety of age-appropriate activities to stimulate physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development in toddlers.
Education
Southview High School
Lorain, OHSkills
- Food safety
- Kitchen equipment operation
- Cash handling
- Recipe adherence
Timeline
General Assistant
Columbia County Board Of Education
11.2022 - Current
Key Holder
Dollar general
03.2022 - 05.2022
Teacher
Happy House Daycare
01.2013 - 03.2022
Southview High School