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Nakesha Mentzer

Pendleton

Summary

A dynamic professional with a proven track record in inventory management and team support, demonstrated at St. Anthony's Hospital. Expert in ensuring order accuracy and fostering customer satisfaction, with a knack for problem-solving and maintaining a professional attitude. Achieved a high accuracy rate in inventory control, enhancing operational efficiency by over 30%.

  • Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Line Cook

Wildhorse Restaurant
09.2022 - 11.2023
  • Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
  • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Grilled meats and seafood to customer specifications.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
  • Followed health, safety and sanitation guidelines while preparing and serving food.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.

Lead Teacher

Room to Bloom Preschool and Daycare Center
02.2021 - 07.2022
  • Guided student teachers and teaching aides in classroom management, leading by example and thoroughly answering questions.
  • Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students.
  • Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
  • Worked one-on-one with students and student teachers to increase overall classroom success.
  • Developed and implemented classroom routines to address varying student needs.
  • Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.

Buyer

St. Anthony Regional Hospital
01.2019 - 12.2020
  • Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
  • Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
  • Analyzed current vendors and products to stay abreast of market trends and evaluate new suppliers.
  • Developed and improved account relationships.
  • Oversaw purchasing process from initiating requests to finalizing contracts to deliver smooth transaction.
  • Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
  • Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
  • Reviewed each store location's buying trends to ascertain correct assortment of apparel for maximum sales and profits.
  • Developed and managed budgets for purchasing and projected purchasing needs.
  • Sourced new vendors in effort to boost range of products offered in store locations while reducing costs through strategic contract negotiations.
  • Researched and identified new suppliers and vendors.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective purchasing terms.
  • Managed and maintained purchase orders and invoices.
  • Provided clerks with information to print on price tags such as price, mark-ups or mark-downs or style number.

Inventory Specialist

St. Anthony’s Hospital
11.2017 - 12.2020
  • Completed physical inventory counts each month.
  • Performed data entry and completed proper paperwork.
  • Sorted and delivered materials to different work areas and staff.
  • Compared shipping orders and invoices against contents received to verify accuracy.
  • Completed daily cycle counts to maintain accuracy of records.
  • Worked with supervisors and team members to understand supply needs and bring levels within desired tolerances.
  • Audited and corrected discrepancies in inventory numbers.
  • Managed inventory control for high-volume warehouses with accurate, timely stock replenishment.
  • Worked effectively with shippers to resolve shipment issues, damaged materials and shortages.
  • Requisitioned new supplies and maintained storage areas for smooth department operations.

Education

Early Childhood Care And Education

Blue Mountain Community College
Pendleton, OR

Skills

  • Prep work
  • Inventory management
  • Food storage procedures
  • Order accuracy
  • Problem-solving
  • Reliable and trustworthy
  • Customer service
  • Kitchen sanitation
  • Time management
  • Server communication
  • Kitchen organization
  • Menu item memorization
  • Attention to detail
  • Workload management
  • Punctual and honest
  • Professional attitude
  • Highly motivated
  • Team member support
  • Cash handling
  • POS operation
  • Table bussing
  • Menu item recommendation
  • Safe food handling
  • Guest engagement
  • Calm demeanor
  • Effective customer upselling

Timeline

Line Cook

Wildhorse Restaurant
09.2022 - 11.2023

Lead Teacher

Room to Bloom Preschool and Daycare Center
02.2021 - 07.2022

Buyer

St. Anthony Regional Hospital
01.2019 - 12.2020

Inventory Specialist

St. Anthony’s Hospital
11.2017 - 12.2020

Early Childhood Care And Education

Blue Mountain Community College

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