Vanessa Vega
Milwaukee
Summary
*Resourceful professional in the food preparation and serving industry, known for high productivity levels and ability to efficiently complete tasks. Skilled in menu planning, kitchen equipment use, and maintaining hygiene standards. Exceptional at time management, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring smooth kitchen operations and positive students experiences. Excel in fast-paced environments by leveraging strong organizational and communication skills.
*Focused Lead Teacher skilled in developing age-based curricula, assessing child development and maintaining accurate student records. Compassionate and kind professional motivated to enhance learning experiences and create stimulating, fun environment. Committed to helping students develop passion for learning.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Service Assistant
MPS
Milwaukee
09.2024 - 02.2025
- Checked temperatures of cooked foods using thermometers to ensure safe consumption.
- Labeled containers with date of preparation to ensure proper rotation of stock.
- Stocked shelves with items such as condiments, napkins, paper plates, cups, and other supplies.
- Monitored buffet lines during meals to replenish food items as needed.
- Ensured that all dishes were presented attractively prior to serving.
- Carried out general maintenance tasks such as sweeping and mopping floors.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety standards in work areas, including floors, equipment, utensils, dishes, and refrigerators.
- Organized kitchen equipment for storage or cleaning purposes.
- Operated dishwashers to wash dishes and other cooking utensils.
- Measured ingredients necessary for specific food items being prepared.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise in an organized manner.
- Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware.
- Controlled portion sizes and garnishing to optimize cost controls.
- Maintained order and cleanliness of work areas to conform with health codes.
- Performed variety of duties related to food service.
- Prepared meats, vegetables or desserts according to orders or instructions.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
Manager
Auntie Anne's Pretzels
Milwaukee
01.2018 - 10.2022
- Maintained up-to-date records of employee attendance, payroll information, vacation requests.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Scheduled interviews for potential candidates and conducted reference checks prior to hire.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
- Resolved conflicts between employees by providing guidance on company policies and procedures.
- Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
- Managed vendor relationships by negotiating contracts and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
- Conducted performance reviews for team members.
- Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
- Directed recruitment, hiring, and training of new staff members.
- Oversaw marketing initiatives, increasing brand awareness and sales.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through the development of a customer service excellence program.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues promptly, maintaining a positive brand image.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
- Facilitated team meetings and workshops to foster collaboration and share best practices.
- Managed inventory levels to meet demand without overstocking, reducing waste.
- Led a team of XX employees, ensuring high productivity and excellent customer service.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Mediated conflicts between employees and facilitated effective resolutions to disputes.
Facility
Prime Flight
Milwaukee
02.2016 - 01.2018
Lead Teacher Infant Room and Toddler
Sunshine Kids Academy
Holiday
08.2009 - 02.2016
- Facilitated meetings with parents and guardians in order to discuss student progress or behavior issues.
- Utilized effective classroom management techniques to maintain order in the classroom.
- Provided instructional guidance and mentorship to teachers in the development of lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessments.
- Coordinated professional development activities for teachers within the department.
- Participated in weekly faculty meetings by providing updates on departmental goals or objectives.
- Monitored classroom instruction on a regular basis through observation, feedback, and collaboration with teachers.
- Maintained secure and disciplined classroom to provide positive learning environment.
- Organized activities to promote physical, mental and social development of each child.
- Evaluated and improved classroom environment to promote ultimate learning experiences.
- Completed teacher observations to identify areas for improvement and suggest changes to teaching methods.
- Researched books and supplemental materials to use with lesson plans.
- Communicated objectives for lessons, units and projects to students and parents.
- Worked with teachers to design interactive lessons and increase student success.
- Planned and organized variety of activities and field trips to aid mental and physical growth in children.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to maintain classroom discipline.
- Created and enforced child-based, hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.
- Prepared and maintained classroom environments appropriate for student learning and physical, social and emotional development.
- Used videos, lectures and moderated discussions to engage students during class.
ER
Nursing
Fajardo
12.2003 - 08.2009
- Prepared treatment rooms for examinations by stocking them with necessary supplies and ensuring that all equipment was in proper working order.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information according to HIPAA guidelines.
- Provided companionship to patients, monitored their emotional well-being, and offered reassurance when needed.
- Collected specimens for laboratory testing such as urine samples and blood draws.
- Performed basic nursing skills such as changing wound dressings and administering enemas.
- Observed patients' conditions regularly for any physical or mental changes and reported findings to the appropriate personnel promptly.
- Maintained patient records accurately by documenting daily activities and changes in conditions or treatments.
- Reported environmental risks or equipment malfunctions to supervisor.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
- Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
Education
CPR
NationalCPRFoundation
07-2024
Certified Food Safety Manager
VJ company
Milwaukee, WI07-2021
Diploma
Instituto De Banca Y Comercio
Fajardo PR06-2003
Diploma
Centro Hispano
Milwaukee WI09-1997
GED -
MATC
Milwaukee, WI10-1994
Skills
- Food safety
- Inventory management
- Portion control
- Equipment operation
- Food preparation
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Time management
- Sanitation practices
- Menu planning
- Quality assurance
- Effective communication
- Training and development
- Problem solving
Languages
Spanish
Professional
English
Limited
Timeline
Food Service Assistant
MPS
09.2024 - 02.2025
Manager
Auntie Anne's Pretzels
01.2018 - 10.2022
Facility
Prime Flight
02.2016 - 01.2018
Lead Teacher Infant Room and Toddler
Sunshine Kids Academy
08.2009 - 02.2016
ER
Nursing
12.2003 - 08.2009
CPR
NationalCPRFoundation
Certified Food Safety Manager
VJ company
Diploma
Instituto De Banca Y Comercio
Diploma
Centro Hispano
GED -
MATC
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