PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Overview
Work History
Education
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Personal Information
Timeline

Tamara Gwynn

Freelance
Mebane,NC
18
years of professional experience

Dedicated Culinary Professional experienced in managing grill stations and upholding food safety standards. Delivered exceptional customer service by effectively communicating with patrons to enhance their dining experience. Committed to maintaining impeccable spaces through efficient cleaning practices and strong attention to detail.

Work History

Housekeeper

9 Months
Freelance | 01.2026 - Current
  • Maintained cleanliness and sanitation standards across county office buildings, ensuring a safe and orderly environment for staff and visitors.
  • Maintained spotless living spaces through detailed dusting, vacuuming, mopping, and sanitizing routines.
  • Organized cleaning schedules to ensure consistent room readiness and efficient daily workflow.
  • Inspected surfaces, linens, and fixtures to identify cleaning needs and uphold quality standards.

Specimen Processor

6 Months
Labcorp | 07.2025 - 01.2026
  • Coordinated intake and preparation of medical specimens for laboratory analysis, ensuring accuracy and readiness for testing. Addressed high-volume customer service calls, providing timely updates and effective resolution of inquiries.
  • Accessioned specimens into laboratory information system, verifying identifiers and test orders for accuracy.
  • Centrifuged, aliquoted, and prepared samples for testing according to laboratory protocols.
  • Inspected specimen integrity, identifying clots, leaks, mislabels, and other processing discrepancies.

Customer Service Representative

2 Years
Carolina Hemp | 09.2022 - 09.2024
  • Resolved customer inquiries and complaints while processing product returns and exchanges.
  • Provided customer service support to resolve inquiries and complaints.
  • Resolved customer inquiries regarding hemp product details, shipping status, and order updates.
  • Processed orders accurately, coordinating payment verification, fulfillment, and delivery follow-up.
  • Trained new representatives on CRM workflows, response standards, and product knowledge.
  • Documented customer concerns and escalated complex issues to operations and fulfillment teams.
  • Maintained consistent communication across email, phone, and chat channels to support customer satisfaction.
  • Reviewed order records for accuracy, correcting address errors and preventing fulfillment delays.
  • Collaborated with sales and logistics teams to streamline service response and shipment coordination.
  • Monitored recurring service issues, recommending process improvements for faster resolution and better retention.
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
  • Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.

Cook

2 Years 3 Months
Bojangles | 06.2020 - 09.2022
  • Operated the grill station and prepared customer orders according to company food safety and quality standards.
  • Prepared Bojangles menu items following recipes, portion standards, and cooking procedures.
  • Monitored fryer, grill, and holding equipment to maintain food quality and consistency.
  • Maintained clean, sanitized workstations in compliance with food safety standards.

Cook

4 Years
Wendy’s | 01.2009 - 01.2013
  • Executed food preparation and service, upholding kitchen safety and quality standards to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Prepared chicken, biscuits, and breakfast items according to Bojangles recipes and quality standards.
  • Monitored fryer, grill, and holding equipment to maintain safe temperatures and product consistency.
  • Coordinated kitchen workflow during rush periods to support timely order completion.

Education

GED

Danville Area Community College | Danville, VA | 03-2015

Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts | Boulder, CO | 11-2026

Expected graduation date for the Culinary Arts program is November.

Skills

Housekeeping
Sanitation standards
Bathroom cleaning
Restroom sanitation
Vacuuming
Floor cleaning
Cleaning techniques
Safety compliance
Sanitation methods
Safety regulations
Linen management
Culinary sanitation

Personal Information

Title: Cook/Customer Service Rep.

Timeline

Housekeeper

Freelance
01.2026 - CurrentRead More

Specimen Processor

Labcorp
07.2025 - 01.2026Read More

Customer Service Representative

Carolina Hemp
09.2022 - 09.2024Read More

Cook

Bojangles
06.2020 - 09.2022Read More

Cook

Wendy’s
01.2009 - 01.2013Read More

Danville Area Community College

GED
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Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts

Associate of Arts from Culinary Arts
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Tamara Gwynn