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Shavana Beckford

Shavana Beckford

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Meal Preparation

Flushing House
Flushing, NY
09.2019 - 12.2023
  • Planned meal preparation to adhere to order pace.
  • Completed meal preparation for weekday breakfasts and lunches.
  • Educated clients on meal preparation and wellness benefits of exercise and balanced nutrition.
  • Instructed clients in meal preparation, nutrition therapies and benefits of balanced diet and exercise.
  • Collaborated with social services and health care professionals to educate on budget planning, meal preparation and time management.
  • Supported patients by assisting with laundry, housekeeping, shopping, meal preparation and running errands.
  • Demonstrated meal creation and preparation for guests in entertaining and fun atmosphere.
  • Handled advanced thawing and food pre-preparation for upcoming meals.
  • Conversed with patrons and explained different menu items and what ingredients would be used in meal preparations.
  • Positioned patients in preparation for treatment and transport.
  • Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, food storage, use of kitchen equipment and sanitation and safety issues.

Home Tutor

Home Sweet Home Tutoring
Brooklyn, NY
11.2017 - 08.2019
  • Adapted teaching methods based on individual student needs, interests, abilities, and learning styles.
  • Provided one-on-one instruction and tutoring in a variety of academic subjects.
  • Collaborated with parents to discuss students' progress and develop strategies for success.
  • Engaged students and made lessons entertaining to hold interest and encourage learning.
  • Supported students by identifying and addressing specific concerns.
  • Communicated student progress to students, parents, or teachers in written progress reports, in person, or by email.
  • Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage and motivate students.
  • Developed creative projects that encouraged problem solving skills while reinforcing course material.
  • Coached students through challenging material with positive reinforcement and encouragement.
  • Created and implemented individual lesson plans based on student learning styles.

Personal Assistant

Double Strength Music Pub
Bronx, NY
09.2015 - 10.2017
  • Maintained confidential files related to personnel records or other sensitive information.
  • Checked personal and professional activities to remind employer of priority tasks and deadlines.
  • Organized personal and professional calendars with reminders for upcoming meetings and events.
  • Performed calendar management and scheduling of appointments for the executive.
  • Maintained clerical correspondence via email and phone.
  • Managed office supplies inventory and placed orders when necessary.
  • Prepared documents such as reports, presentations, agendas, and correspondence.
  • Organized both physical and digital files and updated reports to coordinate project materials.
  • Scanned documents into electronic format for storage in a secure database system.
  • Proofread documents for accuracy prior to submission to the executive team.

Education

High School Diploma -

C.C Sweeting Sr. High School
Nassau, Bahamas
06-2009

Skills

  • Problem solving skills
  • Darchin skillsTership SRITIS
  • Caregiver skills
  • Excellent Communication
  • Documentation
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Personable skills
  • Personal Care Assistance
  • Motivational Techniques
  • Patient Assistance
  • Client Relationship Management

Timeline

Meal Preparation

Flushing House
09.2019 - 12.2023

Home Tutor

Home Sweet Home Tutoring
11.2017 - 08.2019

Personal Assistant

Double Strength Music Pub
09.2015 - 10.2017

High School Diploma -

C.C Sweeting Sr. High School
Shavana Beckford