Nancy Hoppes
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Dynamic team player with experience in the food and textile industries. Proven skills in training, collaboration, and attention to detail. Committed to optimizing workflows and ensuring quality standards to elevate operational efficiency.
Hardworking and passionate worker with strong organizational skills eager to further outdoor skills and enhancing those already possessed.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Hostess
Bonefish Grill
07.2026 - Current
- Welcome and greet guests, ensuring a positive first impression.
- Manage reservations and seating arrangements to maximize efficiency.
- Collaborate with kitchen and service staff to enhance dining experience.
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
Threader
Barchefs
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Operated threading machine to ensure consistent product quality and minimize downtime.
- Created instructions for certain products making sure they were clear and concise for future use.
- Organized storage room for conducive and optimal use and easy transport.
- Traveled across the country to showcase and sell our products while making connections for future business opportunities.
- Cross trained other jobs to help coworkers when we had large order and a short deadline.
- Helped open second location for permanent showcasing outside the warehouse.
Sewing Machine Operator
Tennier Industries
12.2017 - 05.2020
- Operated industrial sewing machines to produce high-quality textile products.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards and proper machine maintenance protocols.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Conducted quality inspections to ensure accuracy to specifications and design requirements.
- Assisted in training new operators on machine operation and safety procedures.
Education
Carpenter Assistant Certificate - Building Construction Technology
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Oneida, TN05-2020
High School Diploma -
Oneida High School
Oneida, TN05-2017
Skills
- Exceptional communication
- Food safety awareness
- Team management
- Carpentry
- Training
- Moderate computer skills
- Phone etiquette
- Outdoor survival skills
Timeline
Lead Hostess
Bonefish Grill
07.2026 - Current
Threader
Barchefs
09.2022 - 06.2023
Sewing Machine Operator
Tennier Industries
12.2017 - 05.2020
Carpenter Assistant Certificate - Building Construction Technology
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
High School Diploma -
Oneida High School