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Melinda Gauthier

Jersey City,NJ

Summary

Competent Driver with excellent organizational and multitasking skills dedicated to achieving challenging delivery timetables. Trained in basic maintenance, repairs and vehicle maintenance. Detail-oriented in meeting daily business and customer needs. Talented Server bringing skills in order management, payment processing and upselling. Stay current on menu items and consistently offer targeted recommendations to meet individual customer needs. Knowledgeable about handling special dietary requirements and general food safety standards. Motivated [Job Title] with engaging personality and flexible approach. Upbeat, friendly and anticipating customer needs to facilitate enjoyable dining experiences. Dedicated food service professional well-versed in food and beverage operations and guest services. Experienced in managing large-scale events or intimate gourmet dining and afternoon tea services. Successful at building relationships with customers to increase loyalty and repeat business. Organized [Job Title] with experience in [Type] restaurant environments. Effective creator of service structures with thoughtful organization. Efficient house manager and facilitator of rapid table turnover, boosting volume and increasing sales opportunities. Motivated Waitress with experience serving customers in busy, fine dining restaurants. Recognized for significantly increasing guest check averages by promoting appetizers, specialty items and unique wine selections. Collaborative, thoughtful team leader offering clear, comprehensive and supportive supervision. Cheerful [Job Title] offering experience in fast-paced diner and short-order restaurant settings. Promotes customer comfort and enhanced experiences by answering questions and responding to concerns. Maintains service standards and follows safe service regulations. Always ready to help team members by taking on additional tasks. Dedicated [Job Title] proficient in customer service, food handling, preparation and point of sale transactions. Hard worker with record of on-time shift arrival and willingness to stay late to complete orders. Hardworking Fast Food Worker with strong track record of quickly taking orders, managing customer window and preparing food. Highly knowledgeable in POS systems. Commended for completing tasks quickly and offering friendly service. Caring Teacher with expertise in behavior modification and extensive experience in modernizing classrooms for long-term student success. Dedicated to individualized student care. Industrious educator with solid history of successfully stepping into diverse classroom environments and supporting students with solid lectures, discussions and activities. Implement intervention strategies and discipline management techniques to enhance student success. Trained in attendance, assessment and grading requirements.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Driver

Uber
Jersey City, NJ
05.2019 - Current
  • Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
  • Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
  • Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
  • Achieved consistent safety targets by adjusting driving to different road and traffic conditions, balancing loads and avoiding dangerous driving actions.
  • Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules.
  • Planned and adjusted optimal routes based on traffic and weather conditions.
  • Upheld high standards of professionalism and discretion when working with high-value clients.
  • Delivered employees and materials to job sites daily.

Assistant Floater

UCP
Jersey City, NJ
09.2015 - 06.2019
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper and crayons.
  • Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
  • Collaborated with teachers for lesson preparation by preparing materials and setting up equipment.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
  • Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
  • Reviewed lesson material with students individually or in small groups.
  • Assisted lead teachers with lesson plan creation and materials development .
  • Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety and security.
  • Organized and guided skills practice, research and memorization tasks for students.
  • Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
  • Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
  • Helped teachers recognize learning issues evidenced in one-to-one support instruction.
  • Documented student progress and communicated with parents to keep informed.
  • Implemented practice exercises and used repetition, enabling students to grasp new concepts quickly.
  • Attended training classes, parent conferences, and faculty meetings to stay up-to-date on student progress.
  • Assisted and mentored students in groups of up to [Number] by reviewing lesson teachings and [Action].
  • Supervised residential and day treatment children during class and on field trips.

Deli Clerk

Publix Grocery Store
Lakeland, FL
04.2006 - 12.2014
  • Greeted customers at counter to fulfill requests and answer questions.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
  • Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
  • Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
  • Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock and following proper storage procedures.
  • Responded to telephone inquiries regarding available products and services and helped customers make appropriate choices.
  • Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
  • Took special orders for event catering and party trays, assisting customers by recommending additional items, condiments and garnishes.
  • Listened to customer requests and suggested additional menu items as appropriate to upsell products.
  • Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
  • Offered product samples to customers, generating additional sales through taste-testing.
  • Prepared salads, soups and sandwiches for customers.
  • Properly labeled and stored food and fresh ingredients in cooler or freezer to optimize freshness.
  • Kept kitchen, counter and dining areas cleaned and sanitized.
  • Performed serving, cleaning and stocking to high standards and provided excellent customer satisfaction.
  • Cooked batches of food according to standard recipes.
  • Scanned shelves and product cases for expired stock and discarded outdated or spoiled items.
  • Replenished serving stations with fresh food and cleaned up spills.
  • Replenished condiments, beverages and supplies while maintaining cleanliness of service areas.
  • Prepared recipe ingredients by washing, peeling, cutting and measuring.
  • Filled out daily shift log to record amount of food prepared, used and leftover.
  • Documented customer orders and conveyed special requests to kitchen staff.
  • Readied customers' take-out orders in secure bags with appropriate amounts of condiments, silverware and napkins.
  • Loaded dishwasher with china and thoroughly hand-washed dishes, pans and utensils to tidy up serving line.
  • Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
  • Inspected kitchen equipment and appliances [Number] times per week to verify functional operation.
  • Checked on dining areas frequently to clean up spills, wipe down tables and restock stations.
  • Brewed coffee and tea and changed out drink station syrups.
  • Operated as full-service food provider in [Type] establishment by taking orders, preparing meals and collecting payments.
  • Endorsed products by making recommendations and promoting specials, increasing daily sales by [Number]%.
  • Delivered exceptional service as illustrated through multiple positive Yelp reviews.

Education

GED -

New Jersey City
New Jersey
12.1982

Skills

  • Navigational Systems and GPS
  • Customer Service
  • Documentation and Recordkeeping
  • Commercial Driving
  • Passenger Assistance
  • Time Management
  • City and Non-City Driving
  • Data Integrity
  • Resolving Shipping and Delivery Problems
  • Administrative Support
  • Situational Awareness
  • Creative Solutions

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Driver

Uber
05.2019 - Current

Assistant Floater

UCP
09.2015 - 06.2019

Deli Clerk

Publix Grocery Store
04.2006 - 12.2014

GED -

New Jersey City

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