Stephanie Whitten
E.A. White Volunteer
Fort Benning,GA
15
years of professional experience
Results-driven professional with hands-on experience in food quality standards and compliance. Skillful in enhancing meal preparation efficiency and training teams on safety protocols. Experienced in governance and community engagement, employing strategic planning to drive improvements. Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability foster collaborative environments and contribute to organizational goals.
Work History
Volunteer Mayor for Patton Village
1 Year 7 Months- Led community outreach programs, increasing citizen engagement and participation in local governance.
- Collaborated with military housing to identify community needs and develop initiatives that addressed these needs.
- Organized public forums to discuss key issues, promoting transparency and open communication in the community.
- Advocated for policy changes that improved housing/ housing regulations for military families and resource allocation.
- Monthly meetings with Garrison Command and DPW chief of housing, along with all housing managers
PTO Volunteer
1 Year 8 Months- Assisted in organizing community events, ensuring smooth operations and participant engagement.
- Supported logistical arrangements for volunteer activities, enhancing overall event success.
- Collaborated with team members to distribute educational materials effectively during outreach programs.
- Engaged with community members to gather feedback, improving future program initiatives.
- Implemented process improvements for event planning, streamlining workflows and increasing efficiency.
- Collaborated closely with teachers to identify areas where additional support was needed, allowing us to allocate resources effectively throughout the year.
- Managed inventory of supplies needed for various PTO-sponsored activities, ensuring timely availability of necessary items.
- Organized appreciation events for teachers and staff, promoting a positive work environment within the school community.
Cafeteria Worker
2 Years 4 Months- Prepared and served nutritious meals following safety and sanitation guidelines.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas, ensuring compliance with health standards.
- Operated food service equipment efficiently, demonstrating proficiency in usage and maintenance.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline meal preparation processes, improving service speed and efficiency.
- Trained new staff on food handling techniques and safety protocols, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
- Managed inventory levels, minimizing waste through careful monitoring of supplies and timely restocking.
- Supported special dietary needs by preparing customized meal options based on individual requirements.
- Executed thorough cleaning and sanitization of kitchen surfaces, tools, and equipment to maintain a hygienic work environment.
- Chopped vegetables and organized ingredients for meal preparation. and recipe components in advance to streamline meal preparation.
- Managed cash register transactions accurately, ensuring all financial responsibilities were met with precision and consistency.
- Followed all proper handling procedures for prepared foods, ingredients, and leftovers.
Store Manager
1 Year 10 Months- Oversaw daily store operations, enhancing customer experience and optimizing staff performance.
- Trained and mentored team members, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
- Developed staff schedules, ensuring adequate coverage during peak hours and special events to maintain service levels.
- Managed daily operations, ensuring smooth store functioning while maintaining a clean, safe environment for customers and employees.
- Implemented visual merchandising strategies to enhance product displays and boost sales.
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced a fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
- Maintained proper product levels and inventory controls for merchandise and organized backroom to facilitate effective ordering and stock rotation.
- Executed point of sale opening procedures to ensure readiness for business.
- Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.
- Fostered a positive work environment by cultivating strong relationships between team members through team-building activities and consistent recognition of individual achievements.
Visual Merchandiser/ Sales Associate
2 Years 6 Months- Developed innovative visual displays to enhance customer engagement and drive sales.
- Executed seasonal merchandising plans aligned with brand directives and marketing campaigns.
- Implemented new display concepts that improved customer flow and overall shopping experience.
- Executed seasonal merchandising plans to align with brand directives and enhance customer experience.
- Implemented new display concepts to improve customer flow and elevate shopping experience.
- Managed mannequin styling, ensuring alignment with current fashion trends and company branding guidelines.
- Monitored and replenished display inventory, restructuring based on stock availability to maintain visual standards.
- Assisted customers with inquiries and sales transactions in a retail environment.
HR Assistant
11 Months- Coordinated onboarding for new employees, ensuring completion of necessary documentation for a smooth transition.
- Facilitated onboarding for new employees, completing all required documentation.
- Organized and maintained paperwork, sorted and delivered mail to ensure efficient office operations.
- Conducted new hire orientation to verify completion of paperwork, recording information on a human resources database.
- Monitored employee attendance and performance to verify punctuality and absences, addressing issues in line with company policies.
- Organized and filed paperwork to maintain accurate records., sorted, and delivered mail and maintained office organization.
- Assisted staff with organizing employee performance review paperwork.
- Oversaw Garda deposit management for the store.
- Deposited cash in all store registers to maintain balance accuracy.
Education
ABA Paralegal Certificate - Law
Skills
Community Outreach
Event Coordination
Document Management
Health Compliance
Nutritional Planning
Compliance
Helping maintain procedures
Procedure maintenance
Financial management
Team leadership
Community outreach
Stakeholder Engagement
Effective communication
Collaboration
Adaptability
Verbal communication
Written communication
Filing documents
Issue Mediation
Cooking
Process Optimization
Public Relations
Collaboration
Timeline
Volunteer Mayor for Patton Village
Volunteer Work
03.2025 - CurrentRead More
PTO Volunteer
E.A. White Volunteer
02.2025 - CurrentRead More
Cafeteria Worker
Silver Valley Unified School District
08.2022 - 12.2024Read More
Store Manager
Apricot Lane Boutique
05.2014 - 03.2016Read More
Visual Merchandiser/ Sales Associate
Kate Spade
05.2012 - 11.2014Read More
HR Assistant
Macy’s
05.2011 - 04.2012Read More
American River College
ABA Paralegal Certificate from Law
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