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Taira Grimes

Salida,CA

Summary

Highly-qualified Operation Specialist successful at taking on routine and complex business challenges with resourceful and creative approach. Recognized as driven, dedicated and hard-working leader with history of streamlining operations and increasing productivity.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Rideshare Driver

Self-employeed
Salida
04.2022 - Current
  • Achieved a 5-star Uber rider rating over 1000+ rides.
  • Utilized this data to form a strategic 30-hour work week that earned as much or more than a typical 40-hour work week
  • Complied with traffic regulations to safely operate vehicles.
  • Achieved consistently high customer scores due to exceptional service.

Operations Specialist

Waste Managment
Livermore, CA
09.2019 - 04.2022

• Managed daily bookkeeping functions with attention to accounts receivable, accounts payable, banking reconciliation and disbursements.

• Upheld strict quality control policies and procedures during customer interactions.

• Provided outstanding service to new and long-standing customers by attending closely to concerns and developing solutions.

• Helped customers open accounts, make deposits, update information and carry out range of routine actions.

• Served as liaison between certain departments to implement new improvement plans and changes.

• Built upon established practice standards to improve operational performance and reduce labor costs.

IRS Tax Collector

Performant Recovery Inc
Lathrop
12.2018 - 09.2019
  • Interviewed customers to obtain financial information, payment history and other relevant details.
  • Negotiated payment plans with customers to ensure timely repayment of debt.
  • Conducted skip-tracing activities to locate delinquent customers.
  • Maintained accurate records of all customer contact attempts and account updates in the database system.

Helping Hands Childcare

Owner-Operator
Hayward
12.2008 - 12.2018
  • Assisted in developing and implementing lesson plans to meet the individual needs of each child.
  • Provided a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow.
  • Organized age-appropriate activities such as games, arts and crafts and outdoor play.
  • Planned field trips to local parks, libraries and other educational places.
  • Developed positive relationships with families by communicating regularly about their child's development.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

Chabot College
Hayward, CA

Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management

Modesto Junior College
Modesto, CA

Skills

Outstanding interpersonal, customer service, leadership, and organizational skills; thrive within detail-oriented, deadline-driven environments

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and managing, arranging, and coordinating executive calendars, travel, contacts, conference bridges, appointments, and luncheon/events

Demonstrated capacity to provide comprehensive support for senior-level staff, including managing and coordinating projects and processes in support of effective business operations

Proven track record of maintaining detailed records, generating reports, coordinating meetings, and multitasking within fast-paced atmospheres

Affiliations

  • Girls Softball Coach MYSA 2019 - Present
  • Stanislaus Animal Shelter Volunteer April 2021 - Present

Timeline

Rideshare Driver

Self-employeed
04.2022 - Current

Operations Specialist

Waste Managment
09.2019 - 04.2022

IRS Tax Collector

Performant Recovery Inc
12.2018 - 09.2019

Helping Hands Childcare

Owner-Operator
12.2008 - 12.2018

Some College (No Degree) - General Studies

Chabot College

Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management

Modesto Junior College
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