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Melinda Garrett

Texarkana

Summary

Hardworking professional with proven relationship-building and time management skills in fast-paced restaurant environments. Successful at handling tables of all sizes with accuracy and impeccable service skills. Strives to meet customer needs, drive satisfaction and promote long-term loyalty.

High-energy professional skilled at welcoming guests, maintaining entrances and balancing server loads to optimize operations. Collaborative, hardworking and efficient at prioritizing and handling simultaneous tasks to promote positive dining experiences.

Skilled professional offering expertise in order taking, money handling and product promotion. Greets guests with genuine smile, builds rapport and promotes enjoyable dining experience. Maintains thorough knowledge of menu to make recommendations.

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Worker

Rowe Casa Organics
10.2024 - Current

I set up and get ingredients and make products that are environmentally friendly and better for our health, we gather supplies, and follow batch records, label products, and ship products.

Server/Cashier

Dennys Restaurant
09.2019 - Current
  • Assisted in training new servers.
  • Checked food before serving it to customers.
  • Maintained records of transactions made during shift as required by law or company policy.
  • Handled money transactions accurately while following company procedures for handling cash payments.
  • Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
  • Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Greeted guests and provided menus.
  • Upheld high standards of sanitation in accordance with health department regulations.
  • Ensured that each guest was served courteously, quickly, and efficiently.

Cashier

Blue Bayou
08.2010 - 04.2012
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.

Receptionist

Dr Dixon chiropractor
06.2009 - 07.2010
  • Compiled data from various sources into organized reports for management review.
  • Ensured that all necessary forms were completed accurately prior to submitting them for processing.
  • Provided administrative support to staff members including typing letters, filing documents, and scanning and copying documents when necessary.
  • Assisted with special projects assigned by management when required.
  • Responded to inquiries from internal staff members regarding office operations.

Call Center Representative

Harte Hanks
06.2007 - 01.2009
  • Adhered strictly to all applicable laws and regulations pertaining to customer privacy rights.
  • Followed standard processes and procedures for proper escalation of unresolved issues to appropriate internal teams.
  • Maintained high levels of professionalism while interacting with customers via phone or email.
  • Maintained accurate records of customer interactions for future reference.

Education

High School Diploma -

Arkansas High School
Texarkana, AR
05-1997

Skills

    Answered multiple phone lines

  • Order Management
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Supply Restocking
  • Answering phones
  • Scheduling appointments
  • Taking calls for dr offices

Timeline

Production Worker

Rowe Casa Organics
10.2024 - Current

Server/Cashier

Dennys Restaurant
09.2019 - Current

Cashier

Blue Bayou
08.2010 - 04.2012

Receptionist

Dr Dixon chiropractor
06.2009 - 07.2010

Call Center Representative

Harte Hanks
06.2007 - 01.2009

High School Diploma -

Arkansas High School
Melinda Garrett