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Education
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Terri Buchanan

Customer Care Services
Orlando,FL

Summary

To obtain opportunity with a family oriented professional company where I can utilize my skills.

Experienced with providing compassionate care and support to individuals with diverse needs. Utilizes effective communication and problem-solving skills to enhance patient well-being. Track record of building trusting relationships and adapting to changing care requirements.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Manager

Blindster Cafe Inc
03.2022 - 02.2024
  • Supervised all areas of restaurant to keep it clean and well-maintained.
  • Monitored daily cash transactions, ensuring accuracy in all financial reporting processes.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly and professionally.
  • Kept restaurant compliant with all federal, state, and local hygiene and food safety regulations.
  • Performed daily administrative tasks, such as ordering supplies, processing invoices and reconciling accounts.
  • Monitored restaurant operations and adjusted schedules to meet peak customer demand.
  • Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss performance and address any issues.
  • Pitched in to help host, waitstaff, and bussers during exceptionally busy times such as dinner hour.
  • Managed team of up to [Number] restaurant staff, maintaining exceptional customer service and quality standards.
  • Assisted restaurant manager in financial duties such as budgeting, forecasting, expense tracking, and payroll administration.
  • Oversaw inventory control practices, reducing waste and maintaining optimal stock levels.
  • Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
  • Delivered in-depth training to workers in food preparation and customer-facing roles to promote strong team performance.
  • Managed inventory and negotiated with suppliers to reduce costs, ensuring profitability.
  • Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure timely preparation and delivery of dishes, maintaining high customer satisfaction.

Assistant Manager

BlindsterCafe Inc
01.2018 - 02.2021
  • 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.
  • Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.

Private Caregiver

Private Nursing Services
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • Provide a variety of services and assist individuals with disabilities achieve their goals
  • Implement and document training activities as specified in the support plan
  • Administer prescribed medication monitor self-administration
  • Operate a company vehicle to transport individuals
  • Handled household management tasks like laundry, light housekeeping and grocery shopping leading to a well-maintained living space.
  • Managed patient medications, ensuring accurate dosages and timely administration.
  • Promoted client independence through encouragement and assistance in self-care tasks when appropriate.
  • Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients, and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.

Private Caregiver

Private Nursing Services
03.2008 - Current
  • Provide a variety of services and assist individuals with disabilities achieve their goals
  • Implement and document training activities as specified in the support plan
  • Administer prescribed medication monitor self-administration
  • Operate a company vehicle to transport individuals
  • Handled household management tasks like laundry, light housekeeping and grocery shopping leading to a well-maintained living space.
  • Managed patient medications, ensuring accurate dosages and timely administration.
  • Promoted client independence through encouragement and assistance in self-care tasks when appropriate.
  • Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients, and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.

Sales Representative Team Leader

National Financial SystemsTea
01.2006 - 01.2008

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  • Provided ongoing support to team members through mentoring, coaching, and skill development sessions.
  • Managed escalated customer issues, ensuring swift resolution and maintaining positive relationships with clients.
  • Assisted in recruiting new hires for the customer service department, conducting interviews and making hiring recommendations.
  • Improved overall call center performance with effective coaching and feedback to team members.
  • Led weekly team meetings to discuss performance goals, share best practices, and maintain open communication among team members.
  • Supervised large teams with guidance, support and direction for high-quality customer care.
  • Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.

Education

High School -

Boone High School
Orlando, Florida
01.1987

Skills

  • Internet Research
  • First aid and safety
  • Patient care
  • Housekeeping duties
  • Emotional support
  • Meal preparation
  • Compassionate caregiving
  • Empathy display
  • Behavior redirection
  • Client documentation
  • Medical equipment operation
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Medication administration
  • Care plan management
  • Care plan assessment
  • Progress documentation
  • Behavioral management
  • Phone operations
  • Excel
  • Word
  • Team Building
  • Interpersonal Communication Skills
  • Advocacy
  • Daily recording and documentation of anecdotal records
  • Coordination of events and outings
  • CPR
  • Medication Administration
  • Transporter
  • Reliable on time Team Player
  • Problem solver
  • Excellent listening skills
  • Motivator
  • Self Initiative
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Organization skills
  • Multitasker
  • Flexible
  • Attention to detail

Qualification Skills

  • Reliable on time
  • Team Player
  • Problem solver
  • Excellent listening skills and communication skills
  • Motivator
  • Self Initiative
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Organization skills
  • Multitasker
  • Flexible
  • Attention to detail

Skills Profiles

  • Internet Research
  • Phone operations
  • Excel
  • Word
  • Team Building
  • Interpersonal Communication Skills
  • Advocacy
  • Daily recording and documentation of anecdotal records
  • Coordination of events and outings
  • CPR
  • Medication Administration
  • Transporter

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Assistant Manager

Blindster Cafe Inc
03.2022 - 02.2024

Assistant Manager

BlindsterCafe Inc
01.2018 - 02.2021

Private Caregiver

Private Nursing Services
01.2016 - 01.2017

Private Caregiver

Private Nursing Services
03.2008 - Current

Sales Representative Team Leader

National Financial SystemsTea
01.2006 - 01.2008

High School -

Boone High School
Terri BuchananCustomer Care Services