Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Timeline
OfficeManager

Sabrina Kavaloski

Winona,MN

Summary

Knowledgeable Seamstress with over 30 years of experience bringing creativity and problem-solving abilities. Focused on maximizing resource utilization to support scalable operations. Organized and systematic with natural relationship-building and leadership talents.

Experience in the food service industry in a variety of settings from fast food, catering kitchen prep, Elementary school kitchen server, Technical College kitchen and of course, the typical duties that my husband and I share that come with raising 4 children, chickens and a garden. Canning and cooking family meals for over 30 years.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Operator Tailor Shop

Sew Fine in Winona
Winona, MN
05.2010 - Current
  • Established relationships with customers through use of interpersonal, active listening and inquiry response skills.
  • Created marketing strategies to drive revenue and increase brand visibility.
  • Established pricing models that balanced competitiveness with profitability goals.
  • Established long-term relationships with customers by promoting great service and engagement skills and quickly resolving issues.
  • Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
  • Improved productivity initiatives, managing budgets and accounts, coordinating itinerary and scheduling appointments.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Answered at least 10 calls per shift to assist with customer questions and concerns.
  • Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities.
  • Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.

Food Service Worker

Steakshop Catering
Winona, MN
08.2009 - 05.2010
  • Prepared beverages such as coffee, tea, soda.
  • Set up, restocked and cleaned dining areas.
  • Maintained cleanliness standards for all service areas including dining room, kitchen and storage areas.
  • Acquired new skills to support team and further accommodate customer needs.
  • Operated dishwashing machines safely and efficiently.
  • Greeted customers upon arrival in the dining area.
  • Rotated inventory to reduce waste and optimize freshness.
  • Chopped ingredients and prepped food items ahead of lunchtime and dinner rush periods.
  • Stored perishable food items in freezer or refrigerator to protect from spoilage.
  • Followed food safety regulations pertaining to sanitation, food handling and storage.
  • Checked temperatures of freezers, refrigerators and heating equipment to ensure proper functioning.
  • Operated cash register to process cash, check, and credit card transactions.
  • Properly stored all leftover food items after each shift.
  • Cleaned kitchen areas, equipment and utensils.
  • Monitored inventory levels of food items used during meal services.

Lunch Server

Steakshop Catering
Winona, MN
08.2008 - 06.2009
  • Assisted with preparation and stocking of food items and condiments.
  • Assisted in the preparation of salads, sandwiches, and other food items.
  • Checked temperature of foods being served to ensure proper temperatures were maintained throughout the day.
  • Served food and beverages to Elementary students.
  • Made eye contact with the students and greeted them with a smile and a hello.
  • Conducted daily inventory checks of all necessary supplies required for lunch service.
  • Inspected kitchen equipment on a regular basis to ensure it was functioning properly.
  • Enforced safety policies and procedures related to food sanitation regulations set forth by local health departments.
  • Cleaned trays and dishes after meals were served.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Fabric Cutter

Minnesota Fabrics
W St. Paul , MN
03.1997 - 01.1998
  • Inspected fabric for defects and checked dye lots.
  • Organized fabrics into bundles based on size, color, type.
  • Measured and cut fabric for garments according to patterns and specifications.
  • Utilized scissors, razor blades, and other tools to accurately trim excess fabric from seams.
  • Verified accuracy of measurements using measuring tapes and rulers.
  • Understood and followed oral and written directions.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.

Fast Food Worker

Hardee's Restaurant
Barron, WI
09.1991 - 06.1992
  • Promoted food items, beverages and desserts to increase sales.
  • Maintained neat, well-groomed appearance, impeccable personal hygiene, hair restraint and minimal jewelry to meet company standards.
  • Collaborated with other team members to ensure timely completion of tasks.
  • Wiped down tables and removed trash and dirty plates to provide clean, welcoming dining environment.
  • Greeted customers and took their orders in a friendly and efficient manner.
  • Made and served coffee, tea and fountain drinks.
  • Maintained schedule of class assignments to meet deadlines.
  • Prepared food items such as hamburgers, fries, sandwiches, salads. according to restaurant standards.
  • Restocked supplies such as napkins, condiments for the convenience of customers.
  • Processed payments on cash register and counted back bills and change to patrons.

Education

High School Diploma -

Barron High School
Barron, WI
05-1992

Skills

  • Operations Oversight
  • Mechanical Recoveries
  • Finance Management
  • Marketing Strategy Development

Affiliations

  • Vegetable and Flower gardening
  • Sewing
  • Painting
  • Knitting
  • Camping
  • River cruising on our pontoon
  • Biking
  • Visiting our children and grandchildren
  • Going for walks
  • Baking sourdough
  • Soap making
  • Raising chickens

Timeline

Owner/Operator Tailor Shop

Sew Fine in Winona
05.2010 - Current

Food Service Worker

Steakshop Catering
08.2009 - 05.2010

Lunch Server

Steakshop Catering
08.2008 - 06.2009

Fabric Cutter

Minnesota Fabrics
03.1997 - 01.1998

Fast Food Worker

Hardee's Restaurant
09.1991 - 06.1992

High School Diploma -

Barron High School

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