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Shana Allen

Cleveland,OH

Summary

Careful and diligent catering professional with solid experience in similar roles. Skilled at preparing and managing food and drink stations and buffet lines with quality-driven and service-oriented approach. Observant and level-headed with good multitasking, organizational and communication skills.

Kind and knowledgeable Childcare Provider well-versed in maintaining safe and nurturing environments for children. Comfortable caring for individuals of varying ages. Excellent communicator with good organizational, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.

Organized Cleaner successful at providing efficient and quality cleaning services. Offering dedicated work history and success in fostering long-term relationships.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Catering Server

Private Client
Cleveland, OH
02.2000 - Current
  • Maintained cleanliness of the buffet area, including setting up and breaking down the buffet table.
  • Greeted guests as they arrived for events, provided them with information about menu items, and answered any questions they had.
  • Prepared and served food items to guests in a timely manner.
  • Ensured that all dietary restrictions were met by providing vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free options at each event.
  • Provided excellent customer service throughout the duration of an event.
  • Set up tables with appropriate linens and silverware prior to each event.
  • Assisted other servers in carrying trays of food from kitchen to dining area.
  • Cleaned up after events, including washing dishes and utensils used during meal service.

Cleaner

Private Care
Cleveland, OH
03.2005 - 06.2024
  • Stocked supplies such as soap, toilet paper, and paper towels in restrooms.
  • Emptied wastebaskets and replaced liners.
  • Cleaned bathrooms, including toilets, sinks, countertops, mirrors, and floors.
  • Swept and mopped floors, vacuumed carpets, and dusted surfaces.
  • Disinfected doorknobs, light switches, telephones, computers, desks and other high-touch surfaces.
  • Washed windows both inside and outside of the facility.
  • Mixed chemicals for use in cleaning processes according to safety instructions provided by manufacturer labels.
  • Replenished amenities such as shampoos, soaps, and lotions in hotel rooms when needed.
  • Complied with health regulations related to the handling of hazardous chemicals used during cleaning processes.

Childcare Provider

Private Care
Cleveland, OH
01.2000 - 11.2023
  • Provided a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow.
  • Assisted in developing and implementing lesson plans to meet the individual needs of each child.
  • Maintained daily records of activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
  • Observed children's behavior and development, communicate information with parents.
  • Taught basic skills such as personal hygiene, social manners and appropriate behavior.
  • Read books aloud to small groups or individual children.
  • Assisted with feeding infants and toddlers during meal times.
  • Worked collaboratively with co-workers to ensure safety of all the children in care.

Skills

  • Event Setup
  • Tray passing
  • Wine Knowledge
  • Delivering food
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Bartending
  • Lesson Plan Development
  • Meal Preparation
  • Housekeeping
  • Activity Planning
  • Child Supervision
  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Field Trip Planning
  • Sanitation Practices
  • Safe cleaning with chemicals
  • Quality Assurance
  • Chemical Handling
  • Exceptional time management
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Customer Service

Timeline

Cleaner

Private Care
03.2005 - 06.2024

Catering Server

Private Client
02.2000 - Current

Childcare Provider

Private Care
01.2000 - 11.2023
Shana Allen