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Tara King

Raleigh,NC

Summary

I worked my way from being a dish washer to becoming a supervisor first and then food service front house manager within a matter of a few months tine. And that made me very proud.. I felt as if I could conquer anything and any task put before me.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Food Service Manager

Saint Augustine's University
Raleigh, NC
08.2021 - Current
  • As a manager I was responsible for doing inventory, keeping up with the budget
  • Making sure that my staff was educated on how things were done
  • I held preservices as wells inservices on safety and sanitation
  • I was also responsible for my supervisors as well
  • During my time as manager we saw a boost in employee morale and for the first time in years the students and staff members had a relationship with each other, which was not that way before
  • I was able to build a rapport with the students as a result I was able to gain feedback from students about their cafeteria experience and report back to my boss and she immediately implemented changes in which we saw great results

Event Coordinator

Nc State University
Raleigh, NC
08.2020 - Current
  • Organized event facility, food and beverage selections and audio-visual arrangements
  • Oversaw event logistics, venue scheduling and accommodations
  • Selected décor and event materials fitting clients' requests and vision
  • Directed event production in collaboration with sponsors, hosts and internal teams
  • Organized corporate luncheons, dinners, conferences and special events
  • Assessed event success and identified improvement areas through client feedback
  • Networked to obtain potential event sponsors

Server

North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics
Durham, NC
04.2018 - 02.2020
  • Communicated with hosts, bussers and kitchen staff to prepare for and serve customers
  • Prepared salads, appetizers and garnishes to assist kitchen staff
  • Arranged place settings with clean tablecloths, napkins and tableware to prepare for incoming guests
  • Developed rapport with guests and assisted in generating repeat business by providing exceptional customer service
  • Completed cleaning duties by sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet and tidying up server stations
  • Stocked server areas with supplies before, during and after shifts
  • Set up dining room to meet hospitality and service standards
  • Maintained accuracy while handling payments, giving change and printing receipts to customers
  • Resolved customer concerns with friendly and knowledgeable service
  • Welcomed guests with personable attitude and brought beverage orders while reviewing menu options
  • Checked on guests to verify satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales
  • Developed strong and lasting resident relationships
  • Communicated with kitchen staff frequently to stay up-to-date on supply availability and potential customer wait times
  • Maintained knowledge of menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods to assist guests with menu selection
  • Completed opening and closing checklists to facilitate smooth restaurant operations
  • Documented food orders and ran items to guest tables in dining room
  • Handled special customer requests for separate checks and menu substitutions
  • Provided timely checks on guest needs and brought requests
  • Rolled silverware and set up food stations and dining areas to prepare for next shift or large parties
  • Cross-trained as host and helped with tasks such as greeting diners and escorting guests

Certified Nursing Assistant

Duke University Hospital
Durham, NC
02.2013 - 03.2019
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness
  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate
  • Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying
  • Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations
  • Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns
  • Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures
  • Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status
  • Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment
  • Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients
  • Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system
  • Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff for immediate assessment
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration
  • Took patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse and documented height and weight
  • Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience
  • Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers
  • Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment
  • Delivered high level of care to every patient
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring
  • Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures
  • Comforted patients and provided each with reassurance and encouragement
  • Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions
  • Performed light cleaning duties by emptying wastebaskets, sweeping, mopping and sanitizing surfaces
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team
  • Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets
  • Assisted with adequate nutrition and fluid intake

Education

Nc State University
Raleigh, NC
09.2024

Saint Augustine's University
Raleigh, NC
09.2024

North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics
Durham, NC
02.2020

Duke University Hospital
Durham, NC
03.2019

Skills

  • Special events planning

  • Workflow management

  • Donor relations

  • Catering coordination

  • Vital Signs

  • Logistics

  • Patient Care

  • Medical Records

  • Events Management

  • Phlebotomy

Certification

  • CNA
  • CPR Certification
  • BLS Certification
  • State Tested Nursing Assistant

Personal Information

Willing To Relocate: Anywhere

Additional Information

I also have training in serving alcohol in which I received a certificate.

Timeline

Food Service Manager

Saint Augustine's University
08.2021 - Current

Event Coordinator

Nc State University
08.2020 - Current

Server

North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics
04.2018 - 02.2020

Certified Nursing Assistant

Duke University Hospital
02.2013 - 03.2019

Nc State University

Saint Augustine's University

North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics

Duke University Hospital
Tara King