Shamara Becnel
Atlanta,US
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Class B CDL School Bus Driver
Fulton County
atlanta, ga
06.2023 - Current
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections of school bus to verify safety and functionality
- Successfully completed all required training courses related to school bus operation and safety
- Provided timely pickup and drop-off of children at designated locations in accordance with established schedules
- Maintained a safe driving record by adhering to traffic laws, road safety regulations, and company policies
- Assisted special needs students in boarding and exiting the bus safely
- Drove multi-passenger vehicles to transport students between neighborhoods, schools, and school activities
- Prepared and submitted reports that included number of students and trips, hours worked, mileage and fuel consumption.
Owner/Head Chef
D. Collins Cuisine Catering/ Personal Chef
US
06.2016 - 10.2023
- D.Collins Cuisine offers cooking service in home, businesses, and events specializing in culturally diverse gourmet cuisine
- Exemplary in roasting, sauteing, grilling, frying, baked breads, rolls and pastries
- Creating new recipes, preparing various types of food using different cooking styles and techniques and while adhering to proper food presentation and safety regulations
- Negotiated contracts and agreements with business partners, vendors, and customers
- Managed budgets effectively by accurately forecasting expenses and revenues
- Developed print advertising, social media campaigns, marketing and networking events to deliver messages to target audience
- Assisted in the development of dietary plans for special customers
- Prepared large quantities of food items according to recipes or specific customer orders.
Pantry Chef / Garde Manger
Serena Pastificio
Atlanta, US
07.2021 - 06.2023
- Preparing salads, charcuterie, desserts and appetizers, Hors d'oeuvres
- Maintained pantry inventory and stocked shelves with fresh ingredients
- Assisted in developing special event menus tailored specifically for each occasion
- Trained new staff on proper food preparation techniques and safety protocols
- Prepared ingredients and cooked meals according to established recipes
- Trained cooks and food preparation workers in cooking techniques and kitchen processes
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to develop new ideas for pairing dishes with wines, cocktails, and beers.
Front Desk Medical Receptionist
JenCare Neighborhood Medical Center
Morrow, US
06.2013 - 02.2018
- Greeting patients and visitors, in person or on the telephone; answering or referring inquiries
- Scheduling appointments, filing and retrieving patient records
- Maintaining patient accounts, updating personal and financial information
- Recording and collecting patient charges; controlling credit extended to patients; filing, collecting, and expediting third-party claims
- Maintaining office inventory and equipment by placing orders for supplies; scheduling equipment service and repairs
- Scheduled tests and procedures for patients, such as lab work and x-rays, based on physician orders
- Assisted with coding procedures and billing processes while ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Front Desk Agent/Gallery Host/Line and Prep Cook
Hyatt
New Orleans, US
01.2010 - 05.2013
- Greeting and interacting with guests, various administrative duties, including completing and updating reports and to assist the sales and marketing operations, handling multi phone lines and assisting guests with inquiries, responsible for the guest registration process and communication of hotel services and promotions
- Processing forms of payment and responding to guest inquiries about billing and fees
- Cross-trained new employees on proper front desk protocols including use of computer software programs used in daily operations
- Created detailed reports on occupancy rates, revenue generated from room sales and other metrics related to hotel performance
- Scheduled reservations for hotel rooms, meeting spaces, restaurants, spa services, transportation services and other amenities as needed
- Cooked food according to recipes set by establishment.
Education
AAS in Culinary Arts - Culinary Arts
Delgado Community College
new orleans05.2012
AAS in Human Services -
Xavier University of Louisiana
new orleans05.2009
Skills
- Vehicle inspections
- Route coordination
- Passenger safety management
- Behavior Management
- Defensive Driving
- Child safety awareness
- Regulatory compliance
- Clean MVR
- First Aid Certification
- Insurance Verification
- Patient Scheduling
- Appointment management
- Medical Terminology
- Conflict Resolution
- Front Desk Operations
- Medical Records Management
- Fine-dining expertise
- Banquets and catering
- Safe Food Handling
- Food Prep Planning
- Food and Beverage Service
- Cooking Technique Demonstrations
- Project Management
- Hiring, Training, and Development
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
- Class B CDL
- CPR
- Safe serve
Timeline
Class B CDL School Bus Driver
Fulton County
06.2023 - Current
Pantry Chef / Garde Manger
Serena Pastificio
07.2021 - 06.2023
Owner/Head Chef
D. Collins Cuisine Catering/ Personal Chef
06.2016 - 10.2023
Front Desk Medical Receptionist
JenCare Neighborhood Medical Center
06.2013 - 02.2018
Front Desk Agent/Gallery Host/Line and Prep Cook
Hyatt
01.2010 - 05.2013
AAS in Culinary Arts - Culinary Arts
Delgado Community College
AAS in Human Services -
Xavier University of Louisiana