Takalyn Fowler
Summary
Dedicated [Industry] professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. An encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Line Cook
Cheddars Restaurant
Jonesboro, AR
03.2024 - Current
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
Home Daycare Provider
Self Employed
Jonesboro, AR
10.2023 - Current
- Met with parents about daily activities, positive developments, and issues.
- Offered children numerous opportunities throughout each week to get sunshine and exercise in yard and at local parks.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Streamlined administrative tasks such as enrollment paperwork processing resulting in efficiency improvements.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Treated basic first aid needs such as cleaning and bandaging minor cuts.
- Implemented conflict resolution techniques promoting peaceable resolutions among peers during disagreements.
- Offered early language exposure through story time sessions fostering literacy skills.
- Balanced children's days between play, instruction, and rest with well-designed schedules.
- Administered nutritious meals and snacks to promote healthy eating habits in children.
- Organized engaging arts and crafts projects to foster creativity and fine motor skills among the children.
- Complied with state regulations regarding licensing, health requirements, staffing ratios, and safety protocols in the operation of the daycare facility.
- Cultivated a sense of community within the daycare through collaborative projects involving both children and families involved in our program.
- Promoted good social skills by helping children work through conflicts and leading many collaborative games.
- Managed daily operations of the home daycare, including scheduling, budgeting, and recordkeeping.
- Administered prescription and OTC medicines to meet children's specific needs.
Digital Marketing Specialist
Self Employed Web
Jonesboro, AR
11.2022 - Current
- Implemented new strategies to improve click-through rates and conversion.
- Strengthened online presence by creating engaging social media content and managing multiple platforms.
- Enhanced user experience through strategic design updates and content improvements.
- Created social media content with innovative brand messaging to support new product launches.
- Monitored digital marketing analytics, identifying trends and making data-driven adjustments to improve performance.
- Created compelling visual assets for use in social media posts, email newsletters, blog articles, and other digital communications materials.
- Developed comprehensive reports on digital marketing efforts, presenting findings to senior leadership for informed decision making.
- Developed digital marketing strategies by creating and implementing plans to reach and engage target audiences.
- Conducted market research by analyzing industry trends, consumer demographics and competitor activities to inform marketing strategy.
Line Cook
Houlihans Bar And Grill
Jonesboro, AR
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a clean and safe working environment, adhering to health and safety guidelines.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Prepared and cooked full course meals based on restaurant recipes and specifications.
- Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches, and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Upheld strict sanitation standards while preparing meals, maintaining a clean workspace free of cross-contamination risks.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
Childcare Teacher
Abundant Love Childcare Center
Jonesboro, AR
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Developed strong relationships with students and their families, fostering mutual trust and respect that contributed to overall student success.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Supported diverse student needs through differentiated instruction strategies, ensuring academic success for all learners.
- Increased student participation by implementing creative and interactive learning activities.
- Supported students in developing social skills through structured activities and positive reinforcement techniques.
- Organized small groups of children while transitioning to and from outdoor play.
- Promoted a positive classroom environment by establishing clear expectations and consistently enforcing behavior guidelines.
Babysitter/Nanny
self-employed
Springdale, AR
03.2022 - 06.2022
- I cared for 3 children
- Ages 2,1, and 3 months
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Regulated their schedules
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- I was overall in charge of their well-being
- I worked with them skills-wise as well.
kitchen/floor Associate
Kum & Go
Springdale, AR
08.2021 - 02.2022
- I was primarily a kitchen associate
- Assisted coworkers when needed to ensure all tasks were completed efficiently, fostering teamwork within the store environment.
- I prepped and stocked the kitchen made food, dishwashing, cleaned, etc
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent product knowledge and timely assistance on the sales floor.
- I did shelf remodeling for products and price changes and engaged with all different age ranges of customers.
- Improved kitchen efficiency by streamlining food preparation processes and implementing time-saving techniques.
- Reduced food waste through careful inventory management and menu planning, contributing to cost savings for the establishment.
- Maintained store cleanliness, ensuring a welcoming environment for customers and improving overall shopping experience.
Whataburger Team Member
Whataburger
Springdale, AR
03.2020 - 10.2020
- Regular team member
- I made sure I did what was needed and more.
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
- Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
Head Cook/Kitchen Manager
Mjs Pizzeria
Springdale, AR
07.2018 - 06.2020
- I was one of the head cooks
- I did prep work and worked on both sides of the line
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
- Pasta line which is where I made everything that wasn't a pizza and pizza line which used a masonry oven
- I have a very good array of skills and an extensive culinary background because of that job
- My other duties consisted of other small work like dishwashing.
- Led line cook team in meeting high-volume demands during busy services, maintaining exceptional food quality standards.
- Assisted in menu development process, contributing ideas based on current food trends and customer preferences.
- Received recognition for exceptional customer service, consistently earning positive feedback from patrons.
Education
High School Diploma -
Har-Ber High School
Springdale, AR05.2020
Skills
Childcare
Decision-Making
Staff Management
Digital Marketing
Detail Oriented
Quick Thinking
Open-mindedness
Logical reasoning
Assertiveness
Persuasive Communication
Effective Questioning
Legal Analysis
Kitchen Management Experience
Kitchen Experience
Food Preparation
Meal Preparation
Culinary Experience
Teaching
Restaurant Experience
Serving Experience
Communication skills
Organizational skills
Masonry Cooking
Customer service
Custodial experience
Microsoft Office
Infant Care
Cleaning Experience
Caregiving
Teamwork and Collaboration
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Documented and presented worldly issues.
- Achieved High points in scores within my state by completing cases with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
- Driver's License
- Food Handler Certification
- First Aid Certification
- National Speech and Debate Association
Timeline
Line Cook
Cheddars Restaurant
03.2024 - Current
Home Daycare Provider
Self Employed
10.2023 - Current
Line Cook
Houlihans Bar And Grill
10.2023 - 01.2024
Childcare Teacher
Abundant Love Childcare Center
08.2023 - 10.2023
Digital Marketing Specialist
Self Employed Web
11.2022 - Current
Babysitter/Nanny
self-employed
03.2022 - 06.2022
kitchen/floor Associate
Kum & Go
08.2021 - 02.2022
Whataburger Team Member
Whataburger
03.2020 - 10.2020
Head Cook/Kitchen Manager
Mjs Pizzeria
07.2018 - 06.2020
High School Diploma -
Har-Ber High School