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Tawanda Jennings

Columbia,SC

Summary

Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Cashier

Krogers Grocery Store
Columbia, SC
03.2024 - Current
  • Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
  • Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
  • Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
  • Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
  • Answered customer inquiries regarding store policies and procedures.
  • Processed returns and exchanges of merchandise in accordance with store policies.
  • Conducted price checks for special orders or discounts as requested by customers.
  • Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
  • Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
  • Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.

Production Worker

Aerotek- L & L Company
Columbia, SC
01.2024 - 04.2024
  • Inspected product quality prior to packaging and shipment.
  • Assisted in setting up production lines for manufacturing processes.
  • Followed safety protocols while operating machines and equipment.
  • Identified defective parts or components and removed them from production line.
  • Reported any issues to supervisor immediately for resolution.
  • Cleaned up work area at end of shift to maintain safe working environment.
  • Ensured proper labeling of completed products before shipping out.
  • Communicated with team members regarding tasks assigned during shift.
  • Kept operations area neat and orderly to minimize obstacles.

Assistant Shift Supervisor

Sterilite Corporation
Clinton, SC
07.2021 - 12.2023
  • Supervise the work activities of all Inspector/Packers , Floor Person, Powder and Label employees, as well as Grinding Department in a manufacturing plant
  • Trouble shoot Van Dorn and Impco machines, molds material, color
  • Machines-Check cycle and adjust machines when needed. Inspect quality of products. Start, Stop, and maintain proper repairs of molding machines when needed
  • Molds-Check water lines and knock out pins, using proper tools to make corrections
  • Supervises production employees and instructs on proper performances of their work
  • Ensure proper material is being used , and adjust colorant ratio when needed
  • adjust and repair auxiliary equipment, if possible
  • Make sure machines are properly broken down for die change
  • Complete daily paperwork
  • Ensure safe work area for employees by doing daily inspection , training employees in proper producer's and practicing accident avoidance

Dispatcher /Taxi Driver

Trinty Taxi
Newberry, SC
10.2015 - 03.2022
  • Updated records of driver locations, delays, and cancellations.
  • Created daily reports detailing response times, call volumes, and other pertinent information.
  • Assigned drivers to appropriate routes based on customer needs.
  • Maintained logs of all incoming calls and assigned tasks.
  • Verified driver credentials prior to assigning them a route or task.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
  • Greeted customers and provided assistance with luggage.
  • Provided door-to-door service for passengers in a safe and courteous manner.
  • Inspected tires, lights, brakes, gas level, oil level. prior to each trip.
  • Delivered packages upon request when not transporting passengers.
  • Cleaned vehicle regularly to maintain professional appearance.
  • Appeared at designated appointments according to schedule.

HR Account Representative/Assistant Manager

Marathon Staffing-(Sterilite Corp)
Clinton , SC
08.2018 - 12.2021
  • Handled sensitive employee and company information with highest level of confidentiality and discretion
  • Developed hiring and recruitment policies to drive transparent and fair hiring process for selecting candidates on basis of merit and relevance with job
  • Attended conference, workshops and special events to recruit qualified candidates for company
  • Analyzed data gathered from surveys, focus groups or methods to identify area of improvement within the organization's HR practices
  • Proved HR Consultation services to leadership and department heads
  • Handled employees discipline and termination to address policy infraction
  • Conducted background checks, E-VERIFY, drug screens and reference checks of prospective employees
  • Identified, screened and interviewed potential employees
  • Created job posting, tracked applicants and maintained applicants databas
  • Developed employee orientation and training programs for new hire
  • Displayed strong telephone etiquette, effectively handling difficult calls

Coordinator/ Inspector Packer

Marathon Staffing- (Sterilite Corps)
Clinton, SC
07.2015 - 08.2018
  • Supervise Temporary Employees on daily duties
  • Completed daily paperwork
  • Check in employees daily at start of shift
  • Trained new personnel on safe operation of machinery and production
  • Inspected finish products to verify conformance with customer requirements
  • Operated pallet jacks to unload material, move loads to staging area or transport over short distance
  • Escalated manufacturing issues to management and quality assurance to identify solutions
  • Stopped workflow to eliminate repeated manufacture of defective products
  • Identified problems with production lines and took corrective action as needed
  • Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments

Sewing Machine Operator

Select Comfort
Irmo, SC
05.2007 - 12.2011
  • Production worker on assembly line
  • Certified Pinner and Panel Seger
  • Sewing machine operator at manufacturing plant

Education

Diploma - Medical Assisting

Remington College
Columbia, SC
04-2014

High School Diploma -

Newberry High School
Newberry, SC
06-1999

Skills

  • Equipment Troubleshooting
  • Employee Training
  • Equipment Repairs
  • Industry Expertise
  • Employee Records Management
  • Microsoft, Excel, Kronos, Expertise
  • Staff Training
  • Administrative Documentation
  • Customer Service Management
  • Safety Management
  • Performance Monitoring
  • Computer Proficiency
  • Orientation and Training
  • Multitasking and Prioritizing
  • Superior Work Ethic
  • Warehouse and Manufacturing training
  • Merchandise Quality Assurance
  • Customer Service
  • POS Systems
  • Product Knowledge
  • Customer Assistance
  • Maintenance on Von Dorn, Impco machines
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Certificate-Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
  • Dispatch Recordkeeping
  • Work Crew Dispatch
  • Overseeing call loads
  • Route Planning and Adjustment
  • Forklift Experience
  • Updating logs
  • 5S Lean Workplace
  • Marketing- Advertising

Timeline

Cashier

Krogers Grocery Store
03.2024 - Current

Production Worker

Aerotek- L & L Company
01.2024 - 04.2024

Assistant Shift Supervisor

Sterilite Corporation
07.2021 - 12.2023

HR Account Representative/Assistant Manager

Marathon Staffing-(Sterilite Corp)
08.2018 - 12.2021

Dispatcher /Taxi Driver

Trinty Taxi
10.2015 - 03.2022

Coordinator/ Inspector Packer

Marathon Staffing- (Sterilite Corps)
07.2015 - 08.2018

Sewing Machine Operator

Select Comfort
05.2007 - 12.2011

Diploma - Medical Assisting

Remington College

High School Diploma -

Newberry High School

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