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Viya Louise Maala

Chicago,IL

Summary

  • Dedicated and highly motivated professional, seeking a position that offers opportunities for development and growth.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to work well with diverse groups of people in a team atmosphere.
  • Excellent time management skills and ability to handle multiple tasks while adhering to strict deadlines.
  • Dependable with a strong work ethic and eager for an opportunity to learn new skills.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Administrative Assistant and Host

US Army Active Duty
04.2019 - 01.2021
  • Efficiently managed administrative duties and day-to-day operations within a high-volume military dining facility, ensuring smooth and effective functioning.
  • Demonstrated exceptional organizational skills by maintaining accurate records, managing schedules, and coordinating logistics for dining events and activities.
  • Acted as a host, providing warm welcomes and guidance to soldiers and guests, enhancing their dining experience through attentive and personalized service.
  • Collaborated closely with kitchen and service staff to ensure timely and accurate meal service, contributing to the overall satisfaction of diners.
  • Addressed and swiftly resolved any inquiries or concerns, showcasing strong problem-solving abilities and a commitment to excellent customer service.
  • Played a key role in event planning and execution, including setup, coordination, and post-event breakdown, ensuring seamless operations for special occasions.

92G Culinary Specialist

US Army Active Duty
08.2017 - 01.2021
  • Communicated effectively with customers to plan large or specialized orders, providing customers with recommendations, samples, and responses to particular requests
  • Observed customer purchases in line and differentiated between standard portions
  • Oversaw purchasing of food and related products and commodities and managed budgets and inventories without overruns or shortages
  • Monitored and maintained precise food service schedules and distributed them to various serving sites on time and ready to eat
  • Created and implemented internal policies and procedures related to food services and handling at various sites and adapted to changing conditions.

Team Leader

US Army Active Duty
08.2017 - 01.2021
  • Hand selected to take over a senior enlisted position in charge of 8 employees
  • Contributed to the planning and execution of multiple training exercises
  • Streamlined the maintenance overhaul of 30 plus military vehicles
  • Delivered executive briefs to higher headquarters with the utmost professionalism
  • Maintained $1.4M worth of equipment in operational status
  • Conducted face-to-face support.

Education

Associate in General Studies - Biotechnology

University of Maryland Global Campus
Chicago, IL
05.2024

High School Diploma -

Roosevelt High School
Chicago, IL
06.2017

Skills

  • Computer Literacy
  • Team Collaboration
  • Conflict resolution
  • Nutritional knowledge
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Multitasking abilities
  • Food safety knowledge
  • Adaptability in kitchen
  • Sanitation practices
  • Customer service

Certification

  • Food Service Specialist Course Training - Diploma 23 Oct 2017 - 18 Dec 2017
  • Certificate of Affiliation, US Army Quartermaster Corps Regiment

Timeline

Administrative Assistant and Host

US Army Active Duty
04.2019 - 01.2021

92G Culinary Specialist

US Army Active Duty
08.2017 - 01.2021

Team Leader

US Army Active Duty
08.2017 - 01.2021

Associate in General Studies - Biotechnology

University of Maryland Global Campus

High School Diploma -

Roosevelt High School
Viya Louise Maala