Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
AssistantManager

Tara Kempton

North Highlands,CA

Summary

Experienced in kitchen work, yard maintenance, and customer service, demonstrating adaptability and skills for providing excellent customer service. Thrives in both team and independent environments, enjoying interactions with people and autonomy in work.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Manager

Cinemark
02.2022 - Current
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
  • Collaborated with the management team to develop strategic plans for business growth and improvement.
  • Promoted teamwork within the workplace by encouraging collaboration among staff members on various project tasks.

Prep Cook/Waitress

Papenhausen Pit Stop
10.2020 - 08.2021
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple food stations simultaneously without compromising quality or speed.
  • Maintained clean, hygienic kitchen workspace by sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash.
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Contributed to a positive work atmosphere through effective communication and teamwork among staff members.

Cashier/Produce

Evergreen Market
05.2018 - 04.2019
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their 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.
  • Assisted customers with inquiries and provided exceptional service, resulting in positive feedback from shoppers.

Gas Station Clerk

Nellz Towne Pump
01.2018 - 04.2019
  • Maintained clean and orderly work station.
  • Checked customer identification for alcohol, cigarette, and lottery sales.
  • Provided accurate cash handling and timely transactions, ensuring smooth operations at the register.
  • Delivered exemplary customer service and warmly greeted guests.
  • Trusted to be left alone on shift all day.

Maintenance Crew Member

Feather River College
04.2017 - 08.2017
  • Followed routine maintenance checklist.
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Followed safety precautions to avoid personal injury and provide safe work environment.
  • Enhanced safety in the workplace by addressing potential hazards and maintaining a clean work environment.
  • Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.

Education

Early Childhood Education

Feather River College
Quincy, CA

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Team leadership
  • Team motivation
  • Retail operations
  • Reporting and documenting
  • Problem-solving abilities

Timeline

Assistant Manager

Cinemark
02.2022 - Current

Prep Cook/Waitress

Papenhausen Pit Stop
10.2020 - 08.2021

Cashier/Produce

Evergreen Market
05.2018 - 04.2019

Gas Station Clerk

Nellz Towne Pump
01.2018 - 04.2019

Maintenance Crew Member

Feather River College
04.2017 - 08.2017

Early Childhood Education

Feather River College
Tara Kempton