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Atlanta Metropolitan Area

Offering unique and original apparel

Atlanta Metropolitan Area

Handcrafted bath and beauty products without the use of artificial fragrances, dyes or preservatives. Providing natural, affordable, and sustainable products to the community.  Hand craft all natural bath and beauty products  Advertising and Marketing  Online fulfillment and shipping  Schedule and maintain vendor booths for various market

Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

Fully trained through front and back of house. Fulfilled roles as host, server, bar staff, food runner, expediter, and cook. Restock the bar as necessary Prepare mixers, juices and cocktail garnishes Change out beer kegs and replace liquor bottles Assist the Bartenders during rush hours Deliver food orders from the kitchen to customers’ tables rapidly and accurately Act as the contact point between Front of the House and Back of the House staff Communicate… Show more Fully trained through front and back of house. Fulfilled roles as host, server, bar staff, food runner, expediter, and cook. Restock the bar as necessary Prepare mixers, juices and cocktail garnishes Change out beer kegs and replace liquor bottles Assist the Bartenders during rush hours Deliver food orders from the kitchen to customers’ tables rapidly and accurately Act as the contact point between Front of the House and Back of the House staff Communicate food orders to chefs, paying attention to priorities and special requests (e.g. food allergies) Ensure food is served in accordance with safety standards  Ensure the efficient flow of orders from the waiters to the kitchen Ensure orders are being prepared with the correct priority Check dishes before delivery for accuracy, presentation and temperature Deliver orders to maintain fast service Eliminate obstacles in service, food preparation lines or dishwashing Transfer important information between the kitchen and the wait staff regarding customers’ requests or feedback Handle complaints from clients to preserve the restaurant’s reputation Prepare restaurant tables with special attention to sanitation and order Attend to customers upon entrance Present restaurant menus and help customers select food/beverages Answer questions about ingredients or make recommendations for complementary products Collaborate with other restaurant servers and kitchen/bar staff Set up and stocking stations with all necessary supplies Prepare food for service (e.g. chopping vegetables, butchering meat, or preparing sauces) Cook menu items in cooperation with the rest of the kitchen staff Answer, report and follow executive or sous chef’s instructions Clean up station and take care of leftover food Stock inventory appropriately Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standards Maintain a positive and professional approach with coworkers and customers Show less

Kalamazoo, Michigan Area

Provided exceptional service to tavern patrons. Maintained working knowledge of craft beer draft list, providing thoughtful descriptions of beer and locations of Michigan breweries.  Prepare beverages for bar and restaurant patrons Interact with customers, take orders and serve snacks and drinks Assess customers’ needs and preferences and make recommendations Check customers’ identification and confirm it meets legal drinking age Restock and replenish bar… Show more Provided exceptional service to tavern patrons. Maintained working knowledge of craft beer draft list, providing thoughtful descriptions of beer and locations of Michigan breweries.  Prepare beverages for bar and restaurant patrons Interact with customers, take orders and serve snacks and drinks Assess customers’ needs and preferences and make recommendations Check customers’ identification and confirm it meets legal drinking age Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies Stay guest focused and nurture an excellent guest experience Comply with all food and beverage regulation Show less

Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States

Filled two roles with a wide variety of activities and tasks. Property & casualty insurance and life & health insurance licensed by the state of Michigan.  Answering phones Greeting walk in clients Completing policy changes Quoting and selling policies Processing emergency road service claims Educating clients on the different aspects of their policy by answering questions and volunteering information Coaching clients on how to properly buy insurance… Show more Filled two roles with a wide variety of activities and tasks. Property & casualty insurance and life & health insurance licensed by the state of Michigan.  Answering phones Greeting walk in clients Completing policy changes Quoting and selling policies Processing emergency road service claims Educating clients on the different aspects of their policy by answering questions and volunteering information Coaching clients on how to properly buy insurance to fit their needs Responding to and coordinating communications from Underwriting Departments Responding to and coordinating communications from the Customer Resource Center Responsible for bank activity including auto loans Explaining auto loan process and submitting applications Recognizing when to pivot products to clients which may be beneficial to their household/save them money Processing total loss claims Processing and coordinating the delivery of issued life insurance policies including obtaining signatures as needed Coordinating and organizing agents calendar Maintaining personnel files Maintaining office expense files Maintaining financial account files Recording and submitting payroll Liaison between agent, and potential clients and other contacts; relaying messages and resolving issues as needed Accompanying agent to seminars, and other organized activities outside of normal business hours Responsible for purchasing office supplies with company furnished credit card Show less

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Assisted in caring for my grandmother who was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).  Assisting with personal care: bathing and grooming, dressing, toileting, and exercise Preparing meals, shopping, housekeeping, laundry, and other errands Overseeing medication and prescriptions usage, appointment reminders and administering medicine Help with getting in and out of a wheelchair, car or shower Providing constant companionship and general… Show more Assisted in caring for my grandmother who was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).  Assisting with personal care: bathing and grooming, dressing, toileting, and exercise Preparing meals, shopping, housekeeping, laundry, and other errands Overseeing medication and prescriptions usage, appointment reminders and administering medicine Help with getting in and out of a wheelchair, car or shower Providing constant companionship and general supervision Driving to and from activities, running errands, and help getting in and out of wheelchair-accessible vehicle Provided other caregivers a break Help with organizing, packing or cleaning for a trip, or general house care and cleaning Following a care plan and noticing any changes in health, recording and reporting any differences Show less

Portsmouth, Virginia, United States

Assisted in the daily operations of a 24-hour convenience store including alcohol sales and lottery services.  Receive payments for product sold- whether by cash, check, vouchers, credit cards, or automatic debits Issue receipts to customers for products bought; make necessary refunds, credits, or change to customers Provide assistance to customers by making available information on products, and their benefits Maintaining interpersonal relationships with the public,… Show more Assisted in the daily operations of a 24-hour convenience store including alcohol sales and lottery services.  Receive payments for product sold- whether by cash, check, vouchers, credit cards, or automatic debits Issue receipts to customers for products bought; make necessary refunds, credits, or change to customers Provide assistance to customers by making available information on products, and their benefits Maintaining interpersonal relationships with the public, especially customers Ensure safe keeping of periodic balance sheets of numbers of transactions and respective amounts Keep records of transaction totals Develop and maintain non-monetary records and reports Ascertain the amount of cash in cash drawer at the start of every shift Assist customers by providing information and resolving their complaints Greet customers as they enter the store premises and also as they step out. Ensure that the checkout area is clean and in order at all times Tabulate bills according to prices of products or services of the organization Stock shelves in the store and include price tags on each item on the shelve Supervise other staff and provide on-the-job training when asked to Calculate payments in total received during a specific period of time and compare with total product sales Show less

Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

Crafted and applied creative lighting design for musical production. Captured mood and created atmosphere in accordance to director’s vision. Programmed and operated Leviton Innovator lighting console. Create lighting design  Program and operate lighting console  Troubleshoot issues

Forest City, Iowa, United States

Helped to implement a research based course to be taken by psychology students in lieu of an internship. Researched and developed a learning experiment with human participants. Designed and conducted experiments, including creating stimuli, coding and analyzing data, literature searches, and written reports of experimental findings.  Plan and implement project  Collect data and conduct basic research Complete IRB application Manage confidential… Show more Helped to implement a research based course to be taken by psychology students in lieu of an internship. Researched and developed a learning experiment with human participants. Designed and conducted experiments, including creating stimuli, coding and analyzing data, literature searches, and written reports of experimental findings.  Plan and implement project  Collect data and conduct basic research Complete IRB application Manage confidential documentation Plan daily activity in coordination with deadlines and goals Keep neat records of all analyzed data, input data, recorded procedures and results Review, edit, and record relevant material  Data Input and analysis with statistical measures (t-test, ANOVA) Draft research report in APA format Show less

Forest City, Iowa, United States

Supported Technical Director in managing technical aspects of each production. Created deadlines according to workload and time restraints. Disseminated information to various departments. Maintained knowledge of all relevant health and safety, legislation and good working practices. Scheduled workshops and coordinated access to work areas. Monitored task prioritization for multiple projects. Managed up to 20 people.  Scheduled workshops and coordinated access to work areas… Show more Supported Technical Director in managing technical aspects of each production. Created deadlines according to workload and time restraints. Disseminated information to various departments. Maintained knowledge of all relevant health and safety, legislation and good working practices. Scheduled workshops and coordinated access to work areas. Monitored task prioritization for multiple projects. Managed up to 20 people.  Scheduled workshops and coordinated access to work areas  Monitor task prioritization in workshops  Ensure workers have properly recorded time sheets  Respond to any safety issues  Make decisions based on the production when Technical Director is unavailable Show less

Forest City, Iowa, United States

Created paint schemes in accordance with director's vision for production. Prioritized tasks based on worker’s skill level and time constraint in order to streamline the production process. Managed 3-4 people.  Corresponded with various departments to create efficient production plan Completed paint designs by deadlines  Recorded and managed workers' time sheet Created and maintained inventory lists Maintained organization of paint workshop Coordinated… Show more Created paint schemes in accordance with director's vision for production. Prioritized tasks based on worker’s skill level and time constraint in order to streamline the production process. Managed 3-4 people.  Corresponded with various departments to create efficient production plan Completed paint designs by deadlines  Recorded and managed workers' time sheet Created and maintained inventory lists Maintained organization of paint workshop Coordinated lending paints and tools to other departments Show less

Forest City, Iowa, United States

Planned and managed five main stage artistic performances over the course of five semesters. Coordinated all aspects of the theatre company and delivered successful performances. Gained understanding of technical and artistic elements of each performance and ensured that it was implemented exactly as envisioned.  Set up and run rehearsal schedules Procure all props, furniture and set dressings Schedule actors for performances, rehearsals, and costume/wig… Show more Planned and managed five main stage artistic performances over the course of five semesters. Coordinated all aspects of the theatre company and delivered successful performances. Gained understanding of technical and artistic elements of each performance and ensured that it was implemented exactly as envisioned.  Set up and run rehearsal schedules Procure all props, furniture and set dressings Schedule actors for performances, rehearsals, and costume/wig fittings Coordinate technical departments for production meetings Correspond with director, stage personnel and other technical departments Compile and operate prompt copy Support company's welfare Supervise backstage and onstage areas  Maintain and replace props and costumes as required Manage and maintain personal records for actors and technicians Show less

Forest City, Iowa, United States

A member of a work-study program that required nomination from professors based on grades and merit. Tutored subjects varying with each semester, for a total of five semesters. Assisted students in understanding material by assessing problematic materials and thoroughly reviewing course information. Provided students with term paper proofreading and content, and test preparation. Coordinated schedule based on time and the student’s needs. Tutored subjects: Principles of Biology, Principles of… Show more A member of a work-study program that required nomination from professors based on grades and merit. Tutored subjects varying with each semester, for a total of five semesters. Assisted students in understanding material by assessing problematic materials and thoroughly reviewing course information. Provided students with term paper proofreading and content, and test preparation. Coordinated schedule based on time and the student’s needs. Tutored subjects: Principles of Biology, Principles of Learning, Physiological Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Advanced Research Methods  Schedule time to tutor students based on their expressed interest  Help students understand material  Prepare students for tests Assist students with term paper content  Monitor and record student progress Show less

Forest City, Iowa, United States

Prepared and implemented creative lighting design for play production, including generating a lighting plot and paperwork. Designed a lighting program and systematically programed into a ETC Ion lighting console. Guided the lighting board operator to produce lighting effects as envisioned. Presented design at Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival Region 5 (2014). Create lighting design Program and operate lighting console Troubleshoot issues

Forest City, Iowa, United States

Scenic Shop Manager-Collaborated with technical director and set designer to create technical drawings, stage plots, materials’ lists, and construction schedule for each production. Managed construction projects by delegating tasks and responsibilities based on time restraints. Supervised 6-10 people.  Correspond with various departments to develop construction plan for the production Schedule workers to build  Complete construction by deadline Clean and organize… Show more Scenic Shop Manager-Collaborated with technical director and set designer to create technical drawings, stage plots, materials’ lists, and construction schedule for each production. Managed construction projects by delegating tasks and responsibilities based on time restraints. Supervised 6-10 people.  Correspond with various departments to develop construction plan for the production Schedule workers to build  Complete construction by deadline Clean and organize scene workshop  Record and manage workers' time sheets  Inventory/purchase materials  Coordinate lending materials and tools to other departments Show less

Forest City, Iowa, United States

Created a language learning experiment with five colleagues. Presented the findings and results at Minnesota Undergraduate Psychology Conference in 2013. Collaborated to generate a novel language to be taught to volunteers, including preparing audio and visual stimuli, organizing experimental design, analyzing data and disseminating information.  Worked in team to complete original research project Cooperated with team members to complete literature research Attended… Show more Created a language learning experiment with five colleagues. Presented the findings and results at Minnesota Undergraduate Psychology Conference in 2013. Collaborated to generate a novel language to be taught to volunteers, including preparing audio and visual stimuli, organizing experimental design, analyzing data and disseminating information.  Worked in team to complete original research project Cooperated with team members to complete literature research Attended project meetings to develop task prioritization schedules based on presentation deadlines Reviewed, edited, and recorded relevant material  Data collection and analysis with statistical measures (SPSS) Responsible for personal draft of research report Collaborated with group members to create poster for presentation Show less

Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

Theatre based internship focused on broadening educational experience by working with a theatre professional. Shadowed the Assistant Production Manager of a large performing arts center. Assisted in daily operations.  Responded to clients' correspondence  Maintained filing system  Disseminated daily information to workers  Assisted with event set-up Complete inventory for supplies and kept re-order invoices Create ground plans for various events Record… Show more Theatre based internship focused on broadening educational experience by working with a theatre professional. Shadowed the Assistant Production Manager of a large performing arts center. Assisted in daily operations.  Responded to clients' correspondence  Maintained filing system  Disseminated daily information to workers  Assisted with event set-up Complete inventory for supplies and kept re-order invoices Create ground plans for various events Record minutes when meeting with clients Show less

Forest City, Iowa

Opened new bar and nightclub. Helped to create drink menu and standard operating procedures.  Prepare alcohol or non-alcohol beverages for bar and restaurant patrons Interact with customers, take orders and serve snacks and drinks Assess customers’ needs and preferences and make recommendations Mix ingredients to prepare cocktails Plan and present bar menu Check customers’ identification and confirm it meets legal drinking age Restock and replenish bar… Show more Opened new bar and nightclub. Helped to create drink menu and standard operating procedures.  Prepare alcohol or non-alcohol beverages for bar and restaurant patrons Interact with customers, take orders and serve snacks and drinks Assess customers’ needs and preferences and make recommendations Mix ingredients to prepare cocktails Plan and present bar menu Check customers’ identification and confirm it meets legal drinking age Restock and replenish bar inventory and supplies Stay guest focused and nurture an excellent guest experience Comply with all food and beverage regulations Show less