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Sonia Forsgren

Glendale,AZ

Summary

After transitioning from Buena Vista and Purpose Healing Center in November and December of 2023, I now hold leadership positions at Oxford House Inc. These roles include Valleywide Secretary, Chapter Fundraising Chair, and Secretary of my house. Being part of this supportive community that brings immense positive impact to individuals is truly fulfilling. I take great joy in my sobriety journey and strive to assist others in navigating their paths towards recovery.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Server

Denny's
Phoenix, AZ
02.2024 - Current
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders and managed money.
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.

Restaurant General Manager

KFC
Phoenix, AZ
03.2023 - 10.2023
  • Managed all aspects of daily operations, including managing budgets, inventory control, and vendor relations.
  • Effectively managed labor costs by monitoring productivity levels among staff members and making strategic scheduling decisions.
  • Effectively managed payroll and timekeeping, and paperwork for new hires and terminations.
  • Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
  • Addressed customer concerns promptly and professionally, turning potentially negative experiences into positive outcomes.
  • Maintained open lines of communication between front-and back-of-house teams to facilitate smooth day-to-day operations.
  • Implemented new employee onboarding processes, providing comprehensive training that promoted retention and a strong understanding of company culture.

Team Member

KFC
Phoenix, AZ
01.2023 - 03.2023

Organized and completed morning duties to ensure store readiness by opening time.

Handled packing orders, clean up, taking orders, and drive through

Shift Supervisor

KFC
Phoenix, AZ
01.2023 - 02.2023
  • Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
  • Completed store opening and closing procedures, counting down cash drawers.
  • Managed cash handling procedures, maintaining accuracy in financial transactions and minimizing discrepancies in daily reconciliations.
  • Responded to and resolved customer questions and concerns.
  • Helped store management meet standards of service and quality in daily operations.

Janitor

Mr. Janitor
Tucson, AZ
01.2013 - 04.2013
  • Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
  • Improved facility cleanliness by performing daily maintenance tasks, such as sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming.
  • Reduced the spread of germs by sanitizing high-touch surfaces such as doorknobs and handrails.

Retail Customer Service/Floral Assistant

Michael’s Arts and Crafts
Tucson, AZ
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Assisted lead florist with designing unique and creative floral displays for special events and occasions.

Team Member

KFC
Winnemucca, NV
01.2011 - 06.2012

Team Member

KFC
Safford, AZ
01.2008 - 05.2008

Team Member

Taco Bell
Safford, AZ
01.2007 - 05.2007

Education

Diploma - Cosmetology

Hair Academy of Safford
Safford
01.2012

GED -

Great Basin College
Winnemucca, NV
01.2010

Skills

  • Strong work ethic
  • Exceptional customer service
  • Cash handling
  • Guest engagement
  • Substance abuse experience
  • Problem-solving
  • Recovery support
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Multitasking
  • Reliability
  • Excellent communication
  • Detail-orientated
  • Encouragement and motivation

Timeline

Server

Denny's
02.2024 - Current

Restaurant General Manager

KFC
03.2023 - 10.2023

Shift Supervisor

KFC
01.2023 - 02.2023

Team Member

KFC
01.2023 - 03.2023

Janitor

Mr. Janitor
01.2013 - 04.2013

Retail Customer Service/Floral Assistant

Michael’s Arts and Crafts
01.2012 - 01.2013

Team Member

KFC
01.2011 - 06.2012

Team Member

KFC
01.2008 - 05.2008

Team Member

Taco Bell
01.2007 - 05.2007

Diploma - Cosmetology

Hair Academy of Safford

GED -

Great Basin College
Sonia Forsgren