Smith Cadet
Bridgeport,CT
Summary
Professional with strong background in food service management. Skilled in optimizing operations, enhancing customer satisfaction, and maintaining high standards of quality and safety. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Proven ability to lead teams, manage inventory, and ensure efficient service delivery. Reliable and results-driven with passion for achieving organizational goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Residence at Summer Street
06.2020 - Current
- Assist patients with daily activities including; feeding, bathing, dressing and transporting to treatment.
- Take and record patient vital signs
- Administer medications as directed by medical staff.
Food Pantry Volunteer
Shillow 7th Day Adventist
03.2020 - Current
- Coordinated food distribution efforts to ensure timely access for community members.
- Assisted in inventory management, tracking supplies to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Trained and mentored new volunteers on operational procedures and best practices.
- Developed streamlined processes for sorting and packing food items efficiently.
- Collaborated with local organizations to improve outreach and service delivery.
- Implemented safety protocols to enhance volunteer and client welfare during operations.
Restaurant Manager
Richard & Bernie Restaurant
07.2015 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring efficient service and adherence to quality standards.
- Trained and mentored staff, enhancing team performance and customer satisfaction.
- Implemented inventory management systems, optimizing stock levels and reducing waste.
- Developed staff schedules, aligning workforce needs with peak service times.
- Monitored financial performance, identifying areas for cost reduction and revenue enhancement.
- Established standard operating procedures, improving workflow consistency across shifts.
- Managed daily operations to ensure a high level of efficiency, consistency, and quality in both food and service.
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
- Conducted performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of improvement while recognizing outstanding achievements as well.
- Negotiated with suppliers to secure better pricing, improving restaurant's profit margins.
- Maintained meticulous financial records, enabling accurate budgeting and financial planning.
- Increased sales during off-peak hours by creating and promoting special offers.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Long Ridge Post-Acute Care
08.2013 - Current
- Direct Patient care
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds
- Gathered dietary information, monitored intake, and output
Certified Nursing Assistant
Right At Home
06.2015 - 06.2020
- Maintain cleanliness and calm environment when attending to patient needs and care.
- Train new CNAs in standard operating procedures and patient care.
- Provided outpatient/inpatient care
Cashier/ Sales
Walmart
11.2004 - 11.2013
- Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize task
- Answering high volume phone calls
- Operate POS cash register, handling about 150 transactions daily
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Norwalk Community College
Norwalk, CT05.2013
Associate of Arts - Culinary
Marcel Culinary School
Leogane, Haiti08-2004
Skills
- Computer / Technical Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Language Skills: English, Creole and French
- General Skills: Excellent Communication Skills, Attention to Detail, Proven Team and Collaboration Skills, Problem Solving, Strong work ethic
- Certifications: Certified Nursing Assistant, CPR certified, Alzheimer’s Certified
- Preparing meals
- Customer service
- Food storage
- Staff supervision
- Staff leadership
- Catering coordination
- Cost control
- Allergy awareness
- Operations management
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Residence at Summer Street
06.2020 - Current
Food Pantry Volunteer
Shillow 7th Day Adventist
03.2020 - Current
Restaurant Manager
Richard & Bernie Restaurant
07.2015 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Right At Home
06.2015 - 06.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Long Ridge Post-Acute Care
08.2013 - Current
Cashier/ Sales
Walmart
11.2004 - 11.2013
Certified Nursing Assistant -
Norwalk Community College
Associate of Arts - Culinary
Marcel Culinary School
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