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Selena Perkins

Summary

Enthusiastic and reliable professional takes pride in providing excellent customer service and creating memorable dining experiences for restaurant customers. Skilled in anticipating customer needs, addressing complaints and resolving issues in timely manner. Maintains focus and positive attitude in stressful situations and high-volume environments. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Waitress

Applebee's Grill + Bar
  • Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
  • Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
  • Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
  • Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Followed health and safety regulations relevant to hospitality industry to minimize accidents, incidents and liability to restaurant.
  • Trained new waitstaff on proper food handling, customer service and safety procedures.
  • Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
  • Bussed tables during busy periods to assist staff and quickly turn over tables.
  • Folded napkins and prepared silverware sets to provide adequate supply for host station.
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.

Crew Member

McDonald's Restaurant
  • Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
  • Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
  • Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete orders.

Crew Member

Sonic
  • Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
  • Worked front counter, drive-thru and other areas.
  • Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
  • Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.

Restaurant Manager

Wendy's
11.2022 - 10.2023
  • Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
  • Led and directed team members on effective methods, operations, and procedures.
  • Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.
  • Quickly identified problem situations and skillfully resolved incidents to satisfaction of involved parties.
  • Reduced process bottlenecks by training and coaching employees on practices, procedures, and performance strategies.
  • Motivated staff to perform at peak efficiency and quality.
  • Handled escalated customer concerns with speed and knowledgeable support to achieve optimal satisfaction and maintain long-term loyalty.
  • Oversaw food preparation and monitored safety protocols.
  • Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
  • Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
  • Verified prepared food met standards for quality and quantity before serving to customers.
  • Reduced inaccuracies by carefully counting cash and keeping meticulous records of transactions.

Associate

Walmart Distribution Center
05.2022 - 11.2022
  • Prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
  • Worked safely around moving machinery.
  • Manually or mechanically loaded and unloaded materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles
  • Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 40 pounds.
  • Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
  • Operated pallet jacks and material moving equipment to receive and transport items from various warehouse locations.
  • Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
  • Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
  • Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
  • Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
  • Assembled pallets and crates for secure transportation of materials.

Homemaker

N\A
08.2021 - 05.2022

I didn't want to leave a gap in my work history. This was the time I stayed at home raising my first child. I was not a part of the workforce during this time.

Assistant Manager

Dollar General Store
09.2020 - 07.2021
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Mentored team members to enhance professional development and accountability in workplace.
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service and responded to customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service.
  • Helped with planning schedules and delegating assignments to meet coverage and service demands.
  • Developed loyal and highly satisfied customer base through proactive management of team customer service strategies.
  • Developed strategy to increase sales and drive profits.
  • Increased employee performance and job satisfaction to strengthen retention and engagement.
  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
  • Organized and put in all inventory paperwork to assure correct amounts and totals were received
  • Helped to maintain overages and shortages of money

Line Worker

Tempur Sealy
11.2019 - 07.2020
  • Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
  • Assembled and installed products on production lines according to established guidelines.
  • Took on additional shifts during peak work periods to keep projects on schedule.
  • Inspected and adjusted work performed to meet expectations.
  • Supported production needs by performing routine tasks using standard procedures and equipment.
  • Monitored machinery to identify concerns, make corrections, or report complex problems.
  • Trained new employees on production line machinery for maximum output and safety.
  • Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.

Shift Manager

Pizza Hut
03.2015 - 11.2015
  • Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
  • Kept employees operating productively and working on task to meet business and customer needs.
  • Supervised employees and oversaw quality compliance with company standards for food and services.
  • Worked closely with team members to schedule breaks and shifts to meet state regulations.
  • Coached crew members to optimize performance and motivate toward more efficient work.
  • Cooperated with coworkers to improve customer experience and manage storefront.
  • Excelled in every store position and regularly backed up front-line staff.
  • Advised new employees on company procedures and policies to facilitate daily tasks and responsibilities.
  • Consistently exhibited calm demeanor during periods of high volume or unusual events to keep store operating smoothly and set positive example for shift team.
  • Exercised composure under pressure and in escalated customer service scenarios.
  • Reduced process bottlenecks by training and coaching employees on practices, procedures, and performance strategies.
  • Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
  • Located and resolved problems with team production and performance to maintain consistent quality levels.
  • Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
  • Implemented policies and standard operating procedures for continuous improvement.
  • Oversaw inventory and product stock to develop and maintain inventory controls resulting in cost savings and reduced overages.

Janitor

Frederick Lawn & Janitorial Services
01.2015 - 04.2015
  • Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
  • Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
  • Mixed, used, and properly stored hazardous chemical cleaners to reduce risk of injury or illness.
  • Inspected facility and grounds and picked up trash or other debris impacting appearance or movement flows between spaces.
  • Responded immediately to calls from personnel to clean up spills and wet floors.
  • Followed procedures for use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors.
  • Emptied trash cans and recycling bins to keep building clean and free of germs.
  • Replaced and refilled paper towel and toilet paper dispensers for users convenience.
  • Handled spills, accidents and other cleaning emergencies to maintain cleanliness standards throughout assigned shift.

Education

No Degree -

Itawamba Agricultural High School
Fulton, MS

High School Diploma -

Penn Foster
Online
11.2022

Skills

  • Accurate Money Handling
  • Stocking and Replenishing
  • Conflict Resolution Techniques
  • Business Operations Expertise
  • Control of Expenses
  • Customer Service Best Practices
  • Time Management
  • Complaint Resolution
  • Critical Thinking
  • Staff Supervision
  • Shift Management
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Inventory Control
  • Training and Development
  • Active Listening
  • Counting Money

Timeline

Restaurant Manager

Wendy's
11.2022 - 10.2023

Associate

Walmart Distribution Center
05.2022 - 11.2022

Homemaker

N\A
08.2021 - 05.2022

Assistant Manager

Dollar General Store
09.2020 - 07.2021

Line Worker

Tempur Sealy
11.2019 - 07.2020

Shift Manager

Pizza Hut
03.2015 - 11.2015

Janitor

Frederick Lawn & Janitorial Services
01.2015 - 04.2015

Waitress

Applebee's Grill + Bar

Crew Member

McDonald's Restaurant

Crew Member

Sonic

No Degree -

Itawamba Agricultural High School

High School Diploma -

Penn Foster
Selena Perkins