Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
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Tonya Mckay

Tonya Mckay

Bastrop

Summary

To secure position in retail management and leverage previous experience and advance career

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Home Manager

Tom & Lyn Phillips
Bastrop
06.2016 - Current
  • Coordinated daily operations and scheduling of household activities.
  • Prepared and organized nutritious meals to meet dietary needs.
  • Maintained gardening and lawn care for aesthetic appeal.
  • Assisted with relocation efforts for smooth transitions.

Decorated home for holidays and coordinated holiday tours.

Organized dinner parties, ensuring memorable experiences.

Census Worker

US Government
Bastrop
02.2010 - 06.2010
  • an assistant for the field supervisors.
  • Conducted interviews with residents to collect accurate demographic information.
  • Assisted in training new census workers on procedures and survey methods.
  • Provided guidance to residents regarding confidentiality and privacy concerns.
  • Reviewed completed surveys for completeness and accuracy during data collection.
  • Coordinated logistics for field operations, including travel routes and schedules.
  • Performed quality control checks on questionnaires prior to submission for processing.
  • Utilized GIS software to map out areas for data collection purposes.
  • Maintained contact with local government officials regarding census activities.

Teachers aide

Little Elm ISD
Little Elm
08.2003 - 05.2004
  • Supported students with individualized learning and emotional needs.
  • Organized classroom materials and maintained a tidy environment.
  • Collaborated with staff to implement effective teaching strategies.
  • Assisted teachers with lesson plans and classroom activities.
  • Participated in training sessions to improve instructional support skills.
  • Utilized educational technology to enhance learning experiences.
  • Worked one-on-one with special needs students to help navigate through school challenges.

Gardner

Mitzi Vansant
Smithville
2005 - 2009
  • Maintained equipment and tools for optimal garden functionality.
  • Pruned trees and shrubs to promote healthy growth and structure.
  • Maintained gardens and grounds of private properties, ensuring proper care of trees, shrubs, flowers, and turf.
  • Weeded beds by hand or with a hoe and rake to remove unwanted plant species from the garden.
  • Collected leaves, weeds and debris from the garden area for disposal or composting purposes.

Assistant Manager

JoJo/ Carrows Restaurant
Dallas
1993 - 1997
  • Supervised daily operations to ensure seamless restaurant functionality.
  • Trained staff on service standards and operational procedures.
  • Managed inventory levels and coordinated supply orders for efficiency.
  • Delegated tasks to staff, establishing clear priorities and objectives.
  • Implemented quality control measures to maintain company standards.
  • Cross-trained in both front and back of house roles for versatility.

floral designer

H T Ardingers
Dallas
1993 - 1993

  • Created unique floral designs tailored for multiple events and holiday celebrations

Floral Manager

Kroger
Irving
1991 - 1993
  • Coordinated with suppliers for timely delivery of fresh flowers and supplies.
  • Supervised a team of florists, providing guidance on design techniques, customer service strategies, and product knowledge.
  • Delegated assignments and set schedules for effective coverage of floral department needs.
  • Developed promotional strategies to increase customer engagement in floral sales.
  • Designed and created seasonal floral displays to enhance store aesthetics.
  • Cut, arranged and produced flower bouquets and potted perennial plants according to customer specifications.

Cashier/produce/floral

Kroger
Grand Prairie
1989 - 1991
  • Maintained accurate cash drawer and balanced registers at shift end.
  • Assisted customers with product inquiries and provided exceptional service.
  • Organized merchandise displays to enhance shopping experiences for customers.
  • Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.

Secretary Regional Vice President

Family dollar
Farmers Branch
1997 - 1998
  • Scheduled appointments and coordinated meetings for store management to enhance operational efficiency.
  • Organized filing systems to facilitate efficient document retrieval.
  • Assisted in developing loss prevention training manual for managers.
  • Managed travel and room reservations for staff and executives.

Education

Grand Prairie High
Grand Prairie, TX

Skills

  • Floral design and arrangements
  • Inventory management
  • Attention to detail
  • Gardening expertise
  • Customer service and support
  • Staff training
  • Collaboration and teamwork
  • Staff training and development
  • Problem solving
  • Effective communication skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Decision making
  • Time management
  • Scheduling and planning
  • Merchandise display

Accomplishments

In first year as floral obtained a 20% increase in sales to lead the multi-state marketing area with Kroger's

Timeline

Assistant Home Manager

Tom & Lyn Phillips
06.2016 - Current

Census Worker

US Government
02.2010 - 06.2010

Teachers aide

Little Elm ISD
08.2003 - 05.2004

Gardner

Mitzi Vansant
2005 - 2009

Assistant Manager

JoJo/ Carrows Restaurant
1993 - 1997

floral designer

H T Ardingers
1993 - 1993

Floral Manager

Kroger
1991 - 1993

Cashier/produce/floral

Kroger
1989 - 1991

Secretary Regional Vice President

Family dollar
1997 - 1998

Grand Prairie High
Tonya Mckay