Tameka Williams
Baltimore,MD
Summary
To work for a progressive organization in a highly motivating and challenging environment, that provides the best opportunities to grow & achieve the company’s goals as well as my own.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer/ Horticulturist
AmeriCorps
06.2023 - 08.2024
- I cultivate, process and distribute produce from our Urban Farm to the local community
- I perform duties such as landscaping, weeding, seeding, planting, harvesting, cleaning & sanitizing of produce, storage, composting, marketing and sales
- Feed the locals!!
- Implemented integrated pest management practices to minimize chemical usage while maintaining healthy plants.
- Optimized irrigation systems to conserve water resources while maintaining healthy landscapes at various sites.
- Retained knowledge of garden plants and understanding of cultural requirements to maximize growth and cultivation.
- Inspected gardens to identify insect or disease problems and weed control needs.
- Tagged and labeled plants in nursery to record planting location information.
- Trained new employees in horticulture best practices, fostering a knowledgeable workforce committed to quality workmanship.
- Documented plant information and identified plant material to process and maintain accession records.
- Enhanced plant health by implementing proper pruning, watering, and fertilization techniques.
- Managed multiple landscaping projects simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines and budget constraints.
- Managed greenhouse operations, ensuring efficient use of space, resources, and labor for maximum productivity.
- Led horticultural tours to assist with educational programming and special events.
- Educated clients on sustainable gardening practices, promoting the benefits of organic methods and native plants.
- Coached, counseled and mentored assigned staff to build positive employee relations and document performance.
Benefits Specialist
LifeWorks
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Provided quality Customer Service support
- Assisted clients employees with all corporate benefits including medical, dental, vision,401K, incentive plans, and retirement
- Answered calls and emails regarding benefits issues and questions
- Handled open enrollment for health coverage & insurance
- Researched and compared benefits options
- Checked employees' benefits enrollment for accuracy and inputted all data into [Software].
- Resolved issues and inquiries from plan participants regarding health and welfare benefits and deductions through telephone, email, and in-person interactions.
- Explained benefits to plan participants in easy to understand terms in order to educate each on available options.
- Processed employee life event changes, ensuring timely updates to benefits and coverage for qualifying events such as marriage or the birth of a child.
- Assisted with design and implementation of various employee benefits programs.
- Analyzed and evaluated existing compensation and benefits programs and recommended improvements.
- Assisted in resolving complex benefits issues, leading to increased employee satisfaction and retention rates.
Temperature Screener
Adecco Staffing Solutions
04.2020 - 10.2021
- Greeted and assisted McCormick warehouse workers upon entering facility
- Enforced CDC guidelines and practices
- Provided basic PPE for safety
- Checked & documented each employee’s temperature via digital or handheld thermometer
Volunteer/ Tutor
AmeriCorps/ The Literacy Lab
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Assisted1st &2nd grade (elementary school children) with improving their fundamental reading skills & abilities to reach grade level expectations
- Provided One-on-One tutoring to assigned students using the programs structured literacy curriculum
- Prepared students lesson plans and assessments in adherence to their needs
Warehouse Production Worker
Priority One Staffing Agency
05.2014 - 04.2017
- Assembled goods on production lines, and monitored the process
- Picked and Packed inventory
- Practiced proper safety procedures and follow PPE guidelines
- Cleaned and sanitized work space
Data Entry Clerk
America Works
05.2011 - 02.2014
- Processed customers accounts and reviewed data for deficiencies
- Entered data with speed & accuracy
- Prepared weekly reports via Excel
- Maintained customer confidence and protected operations by keeping personal information confidential
- Handled other office related duties such as; filing, faxing, etc
Education
Some College - Business
CCBC
Catonsville, MD11.2015
High school diploma - undefined
Carver Vocational-Technical High School
Baltimore, MD06.2002
Skills
- Benefits Administration
- Tutoring
- Customer service
- Typing
- Cash handling
- Warehouse experience
- Farming
- Marketing
- Data entry
- Microsoft Office
- Collections
- Picking & packing
Timeline
Volunteer/ Horticulturist
AmeriCorps
06.2023 - 08.2024
Benefits Specialist
LifeWorks
04.2022 - 04.2023
Temperature Screener
Adecco Staffing Solutions
04.2020 - 10.2021
Volunteer/ Tutor
AmeriCorps/ The Literacy Lab
08.2019 - 03.2020
Warehouse Production Worker
Priority One Staffing Agency
05.2014 - 04.2017
Data Entry Clerk
America Works
05.2011 - 02.2014
Some College - Business
CCBC
High school diploma - undefined
Carver Vocational-Technical High School
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