Sonya Buckner
Peoria,IL
Summary
At Carle Health Methodist, I spearheaded initiatives to integrate sustainable practices, enhancing environmental performance and operational efficiency. My leadership in hazardous waste management and employee training on environmental policies underscored my strong work ethic and problem-solving abilities, significantly reducing waste generation and ensuring compliance. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Environmental Services Lead
Carle Health Methodist
05.1985 - Current
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate sustainable practices into daily operations.
- Streamlined hazardous waste management processes, ensuring proper storage, transportation, and disposal.
- Coordinated with regulatory agencies for permitting requirements, keeping projects on track and avoiding costly delays or penalties.
- Oversaw facility upgrades aimed at enhancing environmental performance while maximizing operational efficiency.
- Improved environmental compliance by conducting regular inspections and audits of facilities.
- Reduced waste generation through the implementation of recycling and waste reduction programs.
- Led environmental training sessions for employees, increasing awareness of best practices.
- Enhanced workplace safety by developing and enforcing environmental policies and procedures.
- Led training in sanitation and cleaning practices.
- Delegated assignments and verified work quality and completion according to facility and regulatory standards.
- Supervised and directed daily work of team of [Number] sanitation personnel.
- Maintained cleanliness of restrooms by washing down and properly sanitizing walls, floors and toilets.
- Performed daily facility checklists for cleaning floors, wiping down glass entryways and collecting trash.
- Kept public pathways clear of safety hazards and spills with regular checks and attention.
- Responded immediately to calls from personnel to clean up spills and wet floors.
Cashier Team Lead
Krause Street Super Market
04.1980 - 05.1985
- Performed store opening, closing, and shift-change actions and kept accurate shift-change logs.
- Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
- Processed both cash and card purchases and returns.
- Trained, mentored, and developed new cashiers with positive and encouraging techniques to maximize performance and team contributions.
- Maintained a clean and inviting checkout area, contributing to an enjoyable shopping experience for customers.
- Balanced cash drawers at the end of each shift, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally, maintaining a positive brand image and fostering customer retention.
- Developed strong relationships with repeat customers through friendly service interactions.
- Trained team members on cash register operation and cash handling.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Led opening and closing procedures and conducted cashier drops, cash control and vault monitoring.
- Managed cash registers, ensuring accurate accounting and reducing discrepancies in daily reports.
- Quickly and accurately counted drawers at start and end of each shift.
- Assisted with merchandising tasks as needed to maintain store appearance standards and promote product visibility.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Management
Illinois Central College
East Peoria, IL06.1984
High School Diploma -
Richwoods High School
6301 N. University St. Peoria IL 6161405.1982
Skills
- Sustainability Strategies
- Environmental Policy Development
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Emergency Response Planning
- Custodial services skills
- Delegating Work Assignments
- Waste disposal
- Inspecting equipment
- Chemical Handling
- Trash Collection
- Regulatory knowledge
- Hazardous waste management
- Pest Control
- Strong Work Ethic
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Sweeping and Mopping
- Multitasking
- Excellent Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Active Listening
- Effective Communication
- Trash Collection and Removal
- Decision-Making
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Relationship Building
- Flexible Schedule
- Team building
- Task Prioritization
- Self Motivation
- Interpersonal Skills
- Goal Setting
- Professionalism
- Work Orders
- OSHA Compliance
- New Employee Training
- Furniture Moving
- Biohazard Disposal
- Carpet Steaming and Shampooing
Certification
- RCRA Training[Area of certification], Carle Health Methodist - [Timeframe]
Timeline
Environmental Services Lead
Carle Health Methodist
05.1985 - Current
Cashier Team Lead
Krause Street Super Market
04.1980 - 05.1985
Associate of Science - Business Management
Illinois Central College
High School Diploma -
Richwoods High School
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