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Ozelle Hines Thomas

Oxon Hill,MD

Summary

Objectives To combined skill-set of customer service in Retail/Sales and past and current experiences in Health & Human Services, Food and Custodial Services and provide me the ability to excel in both public and private establishments which will make me an asset to any employer. Energetic Dining Services Server with over 10 years of experience excelling in customer-oriented roles. Communicates daily specials and recommends meals in alignment with preferences and dietary restrictions. Works with kitchen staff and managers in maintaining restaurant to promote clean, inviting and popular atmosphere.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Barista/Dining\Refreshment Services Associate

Aramark
08.2021 - Current
  • Complied with health and safety regulations, maintaining top cleanliness and organization.
  • Delivered quality services while maintaining friendly and welcoming environment.
  • Implemented best practices and completed training on new dishes, drinks and services to optimize guest recommendations.
  • Teamed with kitchen group in surpassing guest expectations, achieving top retention and referral rates.

Experience Deli Service Clerk

Giant Foods
07.2021 - Current
  • Weighing and portioning food items
  • Slicing meats and cheeses
  • Taking inventory of products
  • Talking with customers about the types of produce on display

Cashier

Giant Foods
09.2018 - Current
  • Handling all the cash transaction of an organization
  • Receive payment by cash, checks, credit card etc
  • Checking daily cash accounts
  • Guiding and solving queries of customer.

Food Service Worker

Meals
02.2021 - 06.2021
  • Prepare food according to planned menus, using approved school recipes and safe food handling procedures
  • Complete daily records
  • Determine the quantities of food to be prepared daily
  • Check in food shipments by verifying orders and signing off on invoices
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Kitchen Manager

The Children’s Guild
08.2016 - 01.2021
  • Prepare food according to planned menus, using approved school recipes and safe food handling procedures
  • Complete daily records, deposits, and money journals
  • Determine the quantities of food to be prepared daily
  • Communicate with kitchen employees, District staff, students, and community to arrange for and serve nutritious meals at assigned District schools
  • Supervise and instruct kitchen personnel in the safe and proper preparation of food
  • Supervise and instruct kitchen personnel in safe, proper, and efficient use of all kitchen equipment
  • Evaluate the performance of all kitchen employees
  • Order all necessary supplies in compliance with order schedule
  • Check in food shipments by verifying orders and signing off on invoices
  • Check equipment to ensure it is in safe working condition, and notify the supervisor when repairs or replacements are needed
  • Maintain kitchen employee time records and the monthly inventory of kitchen supplies
  • Cater events scheduled in assigned building
  • Assist with larger catering events outside of building
  • Attend staff development and manager meetings as offered
  • Instruct new kitchen employees in performing their assigned tasks
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Concierge, The Children’s Guild
01.2014 - 01.2021
  • Set up, break down and cleaning of activity area for all events
  • Maintain and secure all areas before, during and after event
  • Meet, greet and provide excellent customer service.

Custodial Lead

The Children’s Guild Laurel MD
08.2017 - 02.2018
  • Provides structure and oversight for entry-level employees
  • Prioritizes work assignments within a given routine and assigns tasks
  • Participates in performing custodial duties
  • Monitors work for quality, accuracy, and completeness to ensure compliance with departmental sanitation standards
  • Manages and controls equipment and chemicals assigned to a given routine
  • Maintains and orders supplies
  • Inspects assigned areas and equipment to ensure that the quality of care is consistent with departmental standards
  • Reports staff concerns, areas of deficiency, and any need for building maintenance to the shift supervisor for appropriate action
  • Trains new employees on cleaning procedures, equipment, products, departmental policies, and standards
  • Reviewed and approved timesheets.

Cashier/Clerk

CVS Pharmacy Hyattsville MD
12.2015 - 08.2017
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.

Therapeutic Behavioral Aide

The Children’s Guild
11.2013 - 06.2016
  • Assigned to assists individual students with autism and emotional disorders in a classroom setting
  • Behavior monitoring and modification
  • Assist teachers in group activities
  • Assist with ADL's and personal care

Cashier •Inventory Management, •Customer support, Teacher’s Assistant

The Children’s Guild
08.2014 - 06.2015
  • Assist special education teacher in implementing daily lesson plans
  • Assist in maintaining classroom milieu to ensure the students are available for learning
  • Assist with participation in re-enforcement activities such as specials, clubs, etc
  • Participation on committees as needed
  • Attend parent teacher conferences
  • Attend Guild related functions
  • Professional development to achieve teaching certification requirement

Medical Assistant

Dr, George Bone
02.2013 - 03.2014
  • Triage
  • Cardio vascular profiles
  • EKG, Glucose testing
  • Paper and electronic filing of patient medical records
  • Making and receiving calls from labs and pharmacies
  • Writing and confirming prescriptions.

Administrative Assistant

Mayflower Choice Care Inc
07.2013 - 11.2013
  • Making and receiving calls
  • Paper and electronic filing of client and employee records
  • Intake and process of client referrals
  • Creating and sending pre-authorization request
  • Payroll
  • Transcribing
  • Billing and Coding
  • Interviews (RN, LPN, CNA, HHA, & CMA)
  • Employee and Client relations

Merchandising Associate

Home Depot
12.2004 - 07.2013
  • Ascertain customer service needs
  • Govern all phases of warehouse operations
  • Maintain inventory logs to manage stock levels and reduce shrink
  • Responsible for distribution, shipping, receiving and inventory
  • Communicate/distribute performance metrics and program information
  • Develop participating dealers’ sales and lead generation process in coordination with Territory Managers
  • Implement initiatives to improve all aspects of in-store lead generation
  • Associate Program Knowledge (PK) trainer
  • Develop and maintain good working relationships with staff management and other key personnel
  • Received numerous customer service awards
  • Top five in regional sales and top three district sales in flooring department

Customer Service/Inventory Control Analyst

Sears Company
12.2003 - 12.2004
  • Provided customer service
  • Responsible for inventory control in warehouse operations in back line and sales floor
  • Created and maintained efficient system to track orders and stock levels
  • Communicated with vendors, buyers and product representatives regarding new/existing merchandise
  • Trained new staff on operation procedures, inventory, merchandising and handling hazardous materials

Senior Developmental Aide

Life Spire
04.1995 - 11.2003
  • Assisted and cared for over 20 disabled adults at various functional levels
  • Created and implemented various stimulating activities for consumers: vocational, recreational and social
  • Enhanced residents Sensory Motor Skills of everyday living: food consumption, bodily and dental hygiene)
  • Monitored and recorded consumers physical/mental goals and achievements
  • Composed and delivered individual monthly assessment reports to Management

Residential Aide

Herbert G Birch Residents Home
04.1995 - 08.2002
  • Assisted and cared for over 20 children with autism at various functional levels
  • Created and implemented various stimulating activities for residents: vocational, recreational and social
  • Enhanced residents Sensory Motor Skills of everyday living: bodily and dental hygiene, home care)
  • Monitored and recorded residents physical/mental goals and achievements
  • Composed and delivered individual monthly assessment reports to Management
  • Transported residents to and from appointments and recreational activities

Education

Medical Assistant Certification Clinical -

Sanford Brown Institute
Landover, Maryland

Associates - Healthcare Administration/Medical Coding & Billing

UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX

Certified Nurse’s Assistant - undefined

BRONX COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Skills

  • Proficient in
  • Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Ability to multi-task and operate a multi-line phone system
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills
  • Great in interacting with colleagues, customers, and the general public
  • EKG trained, CPR/AED Certifications
  • Collect Trash
  • Organizing Supplies
  • Beverage Making and Delivery
  • Order Accuracy
  • Service Bar Restocking
  • Billing and coding
  • HIPAA Privacy Act Workshop Completed

Certification

Certified Medical Assistant Phlebotomy Certified

Timeline

Barista/Dining\Refreshment Services Associate

Aramark
08.2021 - Current

Experience Deli Service Clerk

Giant Foods
07.2021 - Current

Food Service Worker

Meals
02.2021 - 06.2021

Cashier

Giant Foods
09.2018 - Current

Custodial Lead

The Children’s Guild Laurel MD
08.2017 - 02.2018

Kitchen Manager

The Children’s Guild
08.2016 - 01.2021

Cashier/Clerk

CVS Pharmacy Hyattsville MD
12.2015 - 08.2017

Cashier •Inventory Management, •Customer support, Teacher’s Assistant

The Children’s Guild
08.2014 - 06.2015

Concierge, The Children’s Guild
01.2014 - 01.2021

Therapeutic Behavioral Aide

The Children’s Guild
11.2013 - 06.2016

Administrative Assistant

Mayflower Choice Care Inc
07.2013 - 11.2013

Medical Assistant

Dr, George Bone
02.2013 - 03.2014

Merchandising Associate

Home Depot
12.2004 - 07.2013

Customer Service/Inventory Control Analyst

Sears Company
12.2003 - 12.2004

Senior Developmental Aide

Life Spire
04.1995 - 11.2003

Residential Aide

Herbert G Birch Residents Home
04.1995 - 08.2002

Medical Assistant Certification Clinical -

Sanford Brown Institute

Associates - Healthcare Administration/Medical Coding & Billing

UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX

Certified Nurse’s Assistant - undefined

BRONX COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Ozelle Hines Thomas