Tiffany Cowles
Gainesville, TX,TX
Summary
Hands-on and reliable worker with solid experience in equipment sanitation, preventive maintenance, and residential waste collection. Known for getting things done efficiently, keeping work areas clean, and sticking to safety rules. Comfortable using mobile apps to track tasks, report issues, and stay organized. Good at solving problems on the spot, working with property managers, and keeping residents happy. Also helped run a busy cafeteria, handling inventory, restocking, and supporting the team. Always ready to learn, pitch in, and keep things running smoothly.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Trash Valet
Self-employeed
01.2023 - Current
- Managed nightly waste collection for four apartment complexes (approximately 200 units), consistently completing routes on time.
- Achieved a 99.5% on-time service rate by optimizing collection methods and adhering to strict schedules.
- Emptied, sanitized, and returned up to 150 trash receptacles per shift, ensuring bins were closed and debris-free.
- Safely operated personal vehicles within residential areas, strictly following speed limits and property rules.
- Resolved minor resident complaints promptly and respectfully, ensuring immediate recovery with minimal disruption
- Provided real-time updates to property managers via a mobile app, improving coordination for bulk pickups and special requests.
Sanitation Technician
Lacore Nutraceuticals
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Ensured compliance with sanitation standards through thorough cleaning and disinfection of production areas.
- Operated industrial cleaning equipment to maintain facility hygiene and safety protocols.
- Monitored inventory levels of cleaning supplies, facilitating timely reordering to avoid disruptions.
- Trained new staff on sanitation procedures, promoting adherence to best practices in cleanliness and safety.
- Conducted routine inspections of equipment and facilities, identifying areas for improvement in sanitation processes.
- Collaborated with team members to complete large-scale cleaning projects within established timeframes.
- Assisted in the documentation of sanitation processes, facilitating smooth handover between shifts and promoting consistency across teams.
- Consistently met deadlines for critical cleaning tasks, ensuring minimal downtime for production equipment during changeovers.
- Reassembled production lines to restore production with minimal downtime.
- Assisted in basic maintenance and repair of cleaning equipment to reduce downtime.
Sanitation Technician
PSSI Sanitation
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Worked with team members from multiple departments to maintain strict cleanliness standards.
- Assisted in basic maintenance and repair of cleaning equipment to reduce downtime.
- Consistently met deadlines for critical cleaning tasks, ensuring minimal downtime for production equipment during changeovers.
- Worked closely with quality assurance teams to ensure all products met or exceeded established cleanliness standards.
- Delegated assignments and verified work quality and completion according to facility and regulatory standards.
- Demonstrated excellent problem-solving skills by quickly identifying issues within the workspace that may have compromised cleanliness standards or posed potential health risks.
- Ensured compliance with food safety regulations by conducting thorough equipment inspections and maintenance.
Assistant Manager
VVS Canteen
04.2018 - 08.2021
- Promoted teamwork within the workplace by encouraging collaboration among staff members on various project tasks.
- Assisted in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of new employees to maintain adequate staffing levels.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Managed cash registers efficiently, ensuring accurate transactions, balancing drawers daily, and minimizing discrepancies.
- Implemented cost-control measures, improving budget adherence across food services.
- Developed menus in alignment with dietary guidelines and customer preferences.
- Monitored food preparation processes to maintain consistent quality across all menu items.
- Maintained kitchen cleanliness and sanitation through correct procedures and scheduled cleaning of surfaces and equipment.
- Trained staff on proper cooking procedures as well as safety regulations and productivity strategies.
Education
Associate of Science - Engineering Technology
Devry University
San Antonio, TX03-2028
Skills
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Troubleshooting skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Groundskeeping
- Inventory management
- Forklift operator certification
- OSHA compliance
- Equipment maintenance
- Production Assistance
Certification
• OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Safety and Health
• Forklift Operator Certification
• ServSafe Food Handler Certification
• Southwest Professional Communications Certificate
• Microsoft Office Skills: Excel, PowerPoint,Word
Timeline
Trash Valet
Self-employeed
01.2023 - Current
Sanitation Technician
Lacore Nutraceuticals
10.2021 - 02.2022
Sanitation Technician
PSSI Sanitation
06.2021 - 09.2021
Assistant Manager
VVS Canteen
04.2018 - 08.2021
Associate of Science - Engineering Technology
Devry University