Tamatha Weatherford
Nashville,Tennessee
Summary
Compassionate caregiving professional with proven track record in providing high-quality support and assistance to elderly individuals. Skilled in personal care, medication management, and creating safe, nurturing environments. Strong focus on teamwork and adaptability, ensuring seamless coordination and excellent outcomes. Known for reliability, empathy, and effective communication.
Developed essential skills in healthcare environment, including patient care, communication, and teamwork. Seeking to transition into new field where these transferrable skills can be applied effectively.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Bakery Worker
Sunflower Bakehouse LLC.
Nashville, TN
09.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with team members to maintain a positive and productive work environment, ensuring smooth daily operations.
- Arranged bakery displays to showcase baked goods, cakes, and pies to drive product sales.
- Packaged customer purchases with care and strong organizational skills to facilitate easy carrying and prevent product shifting.
- Ensured consistent quality by adhering to strict food safety regulations and sanitation guidelines throughout all stages of production.
- Reduced waste by efficiently managing inventory and rotating products to ensure freshness.
- Decorated and merchandised quality bakery goods to build business reputation and revenue base.
- Demonstrated versatility within the role by performing various tasks such as decorating cakes, preparing doughs, mixing batters, and baking pastries as required for business needs.
- Measured and mixed ingredients accurately to assist in baking process.
- Mixed dough, scaled breads, and cakes, fried doughnuts and performed baking duties.
- Monitored counter and display inventory by replacing stock and requesting new products from kitchen to keep areas well-stocked for maximum sales.
- Maintained tidy and organized work area to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and maintaining a clean, welcoming bakery environment.
- Checked expiration dates and rotated products to verify freshness and avoid spoilage.
- Used utensils and equipment to portion, wrap and display bakery items.
- Wrapped, boxed and weighed bakery department products.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
- Worked to meet or exceed special targets for credit card applications, special donations and specific product promotions.
Restaurant Hostess
Cracker Barrel Restaurant
Nashville, TN
08.2024 - Current
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by handling telephone inquiries while attending to in-person guest needs seamlessly.
- Handled high-pressure situations gracefully, managing multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a calm demeanor.
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating, and menu information.
- Maintained an organized waitlist for busy times, ensuring efficient seating of guests.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by greeting and seating guests promptly upon arrival.
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
- Provided exceptional service through friendly interactions with customers, answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Managed reservations effectively, accommodating special requests and ensuring accurate guest counts.
Cashier / Cook /Food Preparation Worker
Barbie Cuties
Nashville, TN
04.2024 - 10.2024
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Strengthened team morale and cooperation by assisting coworkers during peak hours.
- Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, managing multiple orders simultaneously without sacrificing quality or presentation.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
- Managed time by organizing and prioritizing kitchen duties to prepare and serve food quickly.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
Elderly Caregiver
Shadyrest Retirement Home
Beech Bluff, TN
06.2004 - 01.2005
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting giving attention to detail.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted clients in maintaining a safe and clean living environment, promoting health and wellbeing.
- Enhanced elderly residents'' quality of life by providing compassionate care and assistance with daily activities.
- Provided emotional support to seniors, fostering positive relationships and enhancing their overall mental health.
CNA
Decatur County Manor
Parsons, TN
01.2003 - 05.2004
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Senior Citizen Homemaker Program
Southwest Human Resource Agency
Henderson, TN
03.2002 - 01.2003
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Senior Citizen Homemaker Program
Regional Inter-faith Association
Jackson, TN
02.2001 - 05.2002
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Education
High School Diploma -
Education Direct
Scranton, PA05-2003
Skills
- Friendly and outgoing
- Daily living assistance
- Compassionate care
- Personal care aide
Timeline
Bakery Worker
Sunflower Bakehouse LLC.
09.2024 - Current
Restaurant Hostess
Cracker Barrel Restaurant
08.2024 - Current
Cashier / Cook /Food Preparation Worker
Barbie Cuties
04.2024 - 10.2024
Elderly Caregiver
Shadyrest Retirement Home
06.2004 - 01.2005
CNA
Decatur County Manor
01.2003 - 05.2004
Senior Citizen Homemaker Program
Southwest Human Resource Agency
03.2002 - 01.2003
Senior Citizen Homemaker Program
Regional Inter-faith Association
02.2001 - 05.2002
High School Diploma -
Education Direct