Vanessa Bazemore

Suffolk,VA

Summary

Reliable professional with background in food service. Recognized for excelling at multitasking in fast-paced environments to prepare and plate exceptional food. Skillful in cleaning and organizing work areas before, during, and after every shift.

Efficient Dining Associate with relevant experience in food service and hospitality. Possess strong customer service skills, adept at managing multiple tables and ensuring high level of guest satisfaction. Demonstrated ability to maintain cleanliness and organization in fast-paced environments. Past roles have seen significant improvements in operational efficiency and guest satisfaction rates.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Dining Associate

Sentara Obici Hospital

Suffolk, 23434

07.2023 - Current

Served meals to patients in a timely manner.
Developed positive relationships with customers through friendly interactions.
Greeted patients and provided them with menus.
Took orders from patients and relayed them to kitchen staff for preparation.
Ensured that all patients requests were met in a friendly, professional manner.
Maintained order and cleanliness of work areas to conform with health codes.
Resolved patients concerns and relayed relevant information to supervisor.
Effectively multitasked within fast-paced environment.

Warehouse Worker

QVC Distribution Center

Suffolk, Virginia

09.1995 - 07.2023

Inspected incoming shipments for damage or discrepancies.
Maintained stock levels in accordance with company policies.
Organized warehouse space for efficient storage of products.
Provided assistance in loading and unloading containers from ships and trains.
Identified discrepancies between physical count and computer data.
Maintained accurate inventory records using computerized tracking systems.
Inspected damaged goods prior to disposal or return to vendor.
Collaborated closely with other departments on special projects as needed.
Loaded and unloaded trucks with hand-trucks, pallet jacks, and forklifts.
Packaged items carefully using protective materials like bubble wrap or foam sheets.
Received and tracked incoming inventory shipments.
Moved large and bulky items manually or with pallet jacks or forklifts.
Kept shelves, workstations and pallet areas neat and tidy to maintain safe work environment.
Prepared and completed warehouse orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule.
Assisted in packaging and labeling of products for shipment.

Education

GED -

John Yeates High School

Suffolk, VA

12-1991

Skills

Meal service
Menu knowledge
Order management
Safety compliance
Patient interaction
Time management
Customer service
Problem resolution
Communication skills
Attention to detail
Conflict resolution
Organizational skills

Reliability and punctuality
Strong work ethic
Sanitation practices
Food allergy awareness
Order taking accuracy
Professional appearance
Listening attentively
Flexibility in scheduling
Hospitality service expertise
Strong multitasking
Self motivation

Accomplishments

I've received multiple WOW certificates for being a great worker. I've also been recognized for having a high overall patients scoring for the unit i work on.

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