Sheretta Lynch
Child Youth Program Assistance
AE
Summary
Talented Cook with excellent experience in fast-paced kitchen environments. Clear communicator with team-oriented focus and advanced skills to effectively work with cashiers and kitchen staff to review and prepare orders. Qualified and hardworking with up-to-date food handling permit.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child Youth Program Assistant
Child Development Center
12.2022 - Current
- Incumbents assist in organizing activities for program participants
- Applying pre-existing programs and curriculum materials
- It incorporates supplied special instructions, such as dietary restrictions, physical requirements, or other pertinent details, that may alter child or adolescent's experience in program
- As directed by supervisor, provide pro care for children and adolescents with specific requirements
- Advocates for and exemplifies practices on health, fitness, safety, and nutrition
- Provides support in organizing and serving suitable meals or refreshments, as needed
- Contributes to arrangement, preparation, and maintenance of materials and spaces for interior and outdoor activities following daily schedules
- Aids in assembly of objects for dramatic productions, activities, and play dough, as well as in mixing of paint and play dough for adult-specific materials
- Contributes to compilation of equipment and supply inventory that must be presented to supervisor
- Contributes to fostering positive interactions between children, adolescents, and adults by aiding in establishment of program environment
- Supervises interactions with children and adolescents using proper methodologies for youth development and child guidance
- Supervises and administers care, ensures accountability, and conducts affairs following policies, guidance, and standards of local installation and NAF part of Department of Defense
- Ensures safety and whereabouts of infants and adolescents between ages of six weeks and eighteen years, while supporting authority over them
- Supervises departure of children and adolescents (as applicable) following written parental instructions and with authorized figure
- Oversees children and adolescents throughout day as take part in interior and outdoor activities, as well as school excursions, extraordinary events, and field trips
- Restricts reporting to program administrators on any indications of neglect, abuse, or illness shown by program participants
- Incumbent must follow local policy and report allegations of child abuse and neglect to Family Advocacy and Child Protective Services
- Communicates with parents, employees, and local installation command personnel in professional manner
- As required, contributes to program evaluation
- Supports attainment and upkeep of national accreditation and DoD certification, as needed
- Ensures that DoD CY programs adhere to all applicable laws, policies, and regulations
- Conveys health, fire, and safety compliance concerns to supervisor
- Aids in completion of required reports and maintenance of program participation data
- Added relevant responsibilities as designated.
- Created list of needed supplies and materials for activities
- Cultivated and maintained relationships with community members to facilitate outreach activities
- Developed and implemented strategies to enhance quality of social services
- Boosted parent satisfaction through consistent communication regarding their child''s progress and achievements
Cook NA-06
Wether Child Development Center
10.2021 - 12.2022
- Contributes knowledge and ability to planning and execution of comprehensive food service program following USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) policies and procedures
- Cleaning, paring, peeling, slicing, dicing, grilling, frying, baking, broiling, pouring liquids, and combining ingredients are among many food preparation and cooking duties performed
- It includes and bakes diverse selection of intricate and time-intensive dishes following established recipes, including meat, poultry, seafood, vegetables, stews, casseroles, gravies, sauces, and baked goods
- Collaborates with experts in food and nutrition to generate menus and send requests for food purchases and orders
- Provide support for "onjob training" of fellow kitchen staff, offer guidance to health and fitness programs and youth cooking organizations when necessary, and adhere to set up risk management protocols.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers
Lead Cook NA-08
Prager Child Development Center CYS
- Construct weekly menus that adhere to all DPI specifications
- Consult with the administration group about approval
- Assemble refreshments for the afternoon, breakfast, and lunch for each classroom
- Ensure that meals are delivered to each classroom punctually and at the proper temperature
- Lunch must be served at a secondary location, where the temperatures of the food must be recorded both prior to departure and upon arrival
- Collect meal numbers with the personnel prior to preparing the food for each meal
- Plan and distribute enough food to each classroom following DPI recommendations
- Produce daily reports on production
- Place food orders weekly with vendors
- Maintain an orderly and sanitary kitchen, including all areas used for food storage
- Ensure that every thermometer is functioning correctly
- Before consuming any food, verify that the expiration dates are correct
- Sanitize and cleanse every dish
- The kitchen and all appliances should be kept spotless throughout the day
- Daily garbage and recyclables removal
- Ensure that all supplies, food orders, and non-food items are organized and stored
- Provide the administration team with all kitchen expense receipts and pre-prepared food item labels (CN labels)
- Recognize and adhere to the mission of Prager Child Development Center
- Ensure that information concerning families, children, team members, administration, and the Board of Directors stays private and confidential
- Foster constructive relationships with families, children, team members, administration, the Board of Directors, and the communities we serve by communicating with courtesy and respect.
Lead Cook NA-8
Aviano School Age Youth Program
05.2016 - 12.2017
- Mentored junior staff members in culinary techniques, fostering an environment of continuous learning within the team.
- Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures.
- Streamlined prep work by organizing kitchen stations effectively and training junior staff on best practices for efficient workflow.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by streamlining cooking processes and implementing time-saving techniques.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills by stepping in as acting kitchen manager during periods of personnel absence or transition.
- Delegated jobs within kitchen depending on restaurant traffic and employee skill.
- Reduced food waste by closely monitoring inventory levels and developing creative recipes to utilize surplus ingredients.
- Participated in food tastings and taste tests.
- Managed ordering processes for kitchen supplies and ingredients, optimizing budget allocation while maintaining consistent product quality.
- Developed close relationships with suppliers to source best ingredients.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Maximized ingredient usage by developing creative daily specials that showcased seasonal produce and reduced food costs.
- Planned promotional menu additions based on seasonal pricing and product availability.
- Oversaw proper storage procedures for perishable items, ensuring freshness and minimizing spoilage risks.
- Implemented successful cross-marketing strategies such as food and wine pairings.
- Monitored cooks and dishwasher performance and suggested improvements to streamline processes and increase team efficiency.
- Established a strong working relationship with local vendors to secure premium ingredients at competitive prices, resulting in cost savings without sacrificing quality.
- Placed orders to restock items before supplies ran out.
Electronics Sales Associate
Sam's Club
04.2012 - 09.2015
- Checked to see if requested items were available from store's inventory.
- Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in store.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards.
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Worked with loss prevention in monitoring shopper behavior.
- Increased sales and customer satisfaction through personalized servicing.
- Applied knowledge of electronics products to educate prospects and customers.
- Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
- Supported store initiatives for promotional events or seasonal displays, contributing to increased foot traffic and overall sales performance during peak periods.
- Stayed up-to-date on current promotions, sales, and special events to impart such information to customers.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to enhance product knowledge and refine selling techniques for continued professional growth within the role of Electronics Sales Associate.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved issues promptly, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills and dedication to customer service excellence.
- Displayed merchandise by arranging in appealing ways to boost sales.
- Wrapped, boxed and weighed bakery department products.
- Conducted product demonstrations for customers, showcasing features and benefits while answering questions to facilitate informed purchasing decisions.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Conducted product demonstrations to highlight features and redirect objections to positive aspects.
- Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
- Monitored customers for signs of security concerns and escalated issues to management.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing knowledgeable assistance and personalized recommendations for electronics purchases.
- Developed rapport with repeat clients by remembering personal preferences and delivering consistently exceptional service experiences.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
- Contributed to sales growth by effectively upselling and cross-selling products based on customers'' needs and preferences.
- Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
- Established trust with customers by offering unbiased advice, transparent pricing information, and clear explanations of product warranties or return policies as applicable.
- Created inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve collective sales goals, fostering a positive work environment through effective communication and teamwork.
- Recommended complementary purchases to customers, increasing revenue.
- Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
- Stayed up-to-date on the latest industry trends and technology advancements, enabling informed conversations with customers about various products.
- Worked to meet or exceed special targets for credit card applications, special donations and specific product promotions.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
- Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
- Located merchandise across various stores to address customer needs.
- Assisted in inventory management, accurately tracking stock levels and placing orders as needed to maintain optimal product availability.
- Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
- Served as a reliable resource for colleagues seeking assistance with challenging client inquiries or complex technical issues related to electronics products and services.
- Coordinated restocking of sales floor with current merchandise and accurate signage for current promotions.
- Contributed to team brainstorming sessions for innovative sales strategies or promotional tactics, sharing insights on customer preferences and market trends to inform future decisionmaking.
- Processed transactions efficiently at the point of sale, ensuring accuracy in handling cash and credit payments along with issuing receipts or refunds when necessary.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
Zone Manager
Walmart
07.2007 - 09.2013
- Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
- Considered and approved policies to support company initiatives and overall performance.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules, and monitored performance.
- Managed budgets effectively, controlling costs while still maintaining high-quality standards throughout the zone.
- Increased employee productivity through regular performance evaluations, coaching, and staff development opportunities.
- Collaborated with other Zone managers to share best practices, optimizing regional operations as whole.
- Managed senior-level personnel working in marketing and sales capacities.
- Opened and closed locations and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
- Enhanced employee morale through recognition programs celebrating outstanding individual achievements.
- promoted energy-saving behaviors among staff members and put recycling programs into place to support sustainability efforts within zone.
- Established and maintained safety protocols, reducing workplace accidents, and ensuring OSHA compliance.
- Recruited, interviewed, and hired employees, and implemented a mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Enhanced efficiency by streamlining warehouse processes and implementing new inventory management systems.
- Optimized zone layouts for maximum space utilization and minimized handling times.
- Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing their concerns and swiftly resolving issues.
- Delivered consistent results under tight deadlines by prioritizing tasks efficiently in accordance with business goals.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration And Management
Fayetteville Technical Community College
2201 Hull Rd, Fayetteville Nc 28303 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Hephzibah High School
Hephzibah Ga 04.2001 -
Skills
Professionalism
Active Listening
Excellent Communication
Time Management
Ingredient Preparation
Staff Management
Fine-dining expertise
Quality Control
Pantry restocking
Problem-Solving
Sanitation Guidelines
Special Events
Menu development
Training and mentoring
Effective Communication
Interpersonal Skills
Cost Reduction
Staff Supervision
Staff Supervision
Fine Dining
Portion and cost control
Menu Planning
Scheduling
Work Delegation
Coaching and Mentoring
Relationship Building
Adaptability and Flexibility
Team Leadership
Emergency protocols
Teamwork and Collaboration
Self Motivation
Professionalism
Certification
CPR
Timeline
CPR
02-2024
Child Youth Program Assistant
Child Development Center
12.2022 - Current
Cook NA-06
Wether Child Development Center
10.2021 - 12.2022
Lead Cook NA-8
Aviano School Age Youth Program
05.2016 - 12.2017
Electronics Sales Associate
Sam's Club
04.2012 - 09.2015
Zone Manager
Walmart
07.2007 - 09.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration And Management
Fayetteville Technical Community College
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Hephzibah High School
04.2001 -
Lead Cook NA-08
Prager Child Development Center CYS