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Makayla Taylor

Makayla Taylor

Camp Lejeune,NC

Summary

Dynamic and results-oriented professional with a proven track record in leadership and new hire training, notably at Pizza Bonez. Excelled in roles requiring strong multitasking and team collaboration skills. Recognized for enhancing training programs and significantly improving staff efficiency. Expertise in cash handling and customer service, fostering long-term loyalty and sales growth.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Key Holder/Waitress Trainer

Pizza Bonez
05.2024 - Current
  • Supported teamwork atmosphere among staff members through clear communication and collaboration during shifts.
  • Recognized for exemplary training skills by management, resulting in increased responsibilities and involvement in onboarding new employees.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and promote long-term loyalty for increased sales.
  • Managed daily cash handling procedures, ensuring accuracy in transactions and preventing losses due to discrepancies.

Waitress

Cheddars Scratch Kitchen
01.2024 - Current

Culinary Specialist

Virginia Army National Guard
12.2019 - Current
  • As a culinary specialist, my responsibilities include preparing and serving proper and nutritious meals to 800+ soldiers, and clean/sanitize dishes and utensils after each use
  • During May 2020- August 2020 as well as July 2021- September 2021 I served as an active duty soldier performing these duties every day

Chiropractic Assistant

Schilsky Chiropractic Center
06.2023 - 01.2024
  • As a Chiropractic Assistant, I am tasked with understanding and explaining the importance and benefits of chiropractic care
  • Additionally, I am tasked with remaining professional with patients at all times, ensuring that each individual patient has their needs met
  • I am also responsible for many clerical and admin tasks throughout the day

Sales Associate and Stock Associate

Ross Dress for Less
05.2023 - 07.2023
  • As a sales and stock associate I was able to improve my communication skills, attention to detail, and organizational skills each day

Waitress/Cashier

John’s Place
05.2022 - 04.2023
  • As a waitress, I was tasked with taking and memorizing orders, memorizing a large menu as well as the ingredients used, and managing a high volume of dine-in customers while also helping customers place take-out orders
  • Additionally, I was trusted with the satisfaction of customers and large quantities of money daily

Caregiver for Elderly

Angelic Mansions LLC
10.2021 - 05.2022
  • As a caregiver, I was tasked with correctly administering medications, assisting residents with activities of daily living (ADLS), ensuring residents were fed and their needs were met, and ensuring residents had a clean living environment

Waitress/Hostess

Red Crab Juicy Seafood
02.2021 - 06.2021
  • As a waitress, I was tasked with memorizing the menu, familiarizing myself with their Point of Sale system (POS), assisting with marketing and soft/grand opening duties

Waitress

Ciro’s Pizza
10.2019 - 02.2021
  • As a waitress, my responsibilities included greeting and serving customers, providing detailed information on menus, multi-tasking various front-of-the-house duties and collecting the bill

Education

High School Diploma -

Dan River High School
Ringgold, VA
06-2021

Skills

  • Experience in leadership roles
  • New hire training
  • Strong multitasking
  • Team collaboration

Timeline

Key Holder/Waitress Trainer

Pizza Bonez
05.2024 - Current

Waitress

Cheddars Scratch Kitchen
01.2024 - Current

Chiropractic Assistant

Schilsky Chiropractic Center
06.2023 - 01.2024

Sales Associate and Stock Associate

Ross Dress for Less
05.2023 - 07.2023

Waitress/Cashier

John’s Place
05.2022 - 04.2023

Caregiver for Elderly

Angelic Mansions LLC
10.2021 - 05.2022

Waitress/Hostess

Red Crab Juicy Seafood
02.2021 - 06.2021

Culinary Specialist

Virginia Army National Guard
12.2019 - Current

Waitress

Ciro’s Pizza
10.2019 - 02.2021

High School Diploma -

Dan River High School
Makayla Taylor