Tara Worthington
Donalsonville
Summary
Hardworking, enthusiastic, and reliable employee with 7+ years background in customer service. Highly organized and punctual, with an eager attitude to learn a new skill. Works very well within team settings.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Cashier/Food Service Associate
Sunstop Stores/Southwest Georgia Oil Company
Bainbridge
05.2023 - Current
- Processed returns and exchanges of merchandise in accordance with store policies.
- Performed cigarette counts and audits on a 3-day rotation.
- Balanced daily transactions on a computerized point-of-sale system.
- Maintained appearance of store by arranging and restocking displays and items on shelves.
- Prepped breakfast and lunch items for a 16 pan hot bar.
- Rotated and labeled all food products in the cooler and freezer to ensure they are on a first in, first out basis.
Hospitality Assistant
Pinehill Plantation
Donalsonville
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Ensured all areas of the lodges were clean, tidy, and well maintained.
- Supported team operations by keeping bedrooms and bathrooms well-stocked and ready for guest service.
- Welcomed customers to property and offered immediate assistance with needs.
- Enhanced the personal feel by bringing lunch to their hunt destination at provided times.
- Brought wine selections to tables with appropriate glasses and poured for customers.
Cashier/Sales Associate
Quick Buys
Bainbridge
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Handles customers lottery, money, and items while cashing them out.
- Efficient in doing deposits and closing paperwork at end of shift before leaving.
- Provided with a key in order to lock up building at closing time.
- Maintained a neat and stocked storefront.
- Cleaned and tidied the gas lanes, including emptying trash bins.
Hospitality Assistant
Pinehill Plantation
Donalsonville
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Ensured all areas of the lodges were clean, tidy, and well maintained.
- Supported team operations by keeping bedrooms and bathrooms well-stocked and ready for guest service.
- Welcomed customers to property and offered immediate assistance with needs.
- Enhanced the personal feel by bringing lunch to their hunt destination at provided times.
- Brought wine selections to tables with appropriate glasses and poured for customers.
Crew Member
Dairy Queen
Bainbridge
03.2020 - 06.2020
- Maintained an organized work area to ensure efficient operations.
- Organized dining room tables with condiments, napkins and other necessities prior to opening.
- Prepared multiple dessert items, including milkshakes, coffees, and blizzards.
- Educated customers on menu items, product ingredients and nutritional values.
- Processed takeout orders quickly to ensure timely delivery of meals.
- Adhered to health department regulations regarding food handling procedures.
Crew Member
Dairy Queen
Inverness
08.2019 - 01.2020
- Maintained an organized work area to ensure efficient operations.
- Organized dining room tables with condiments, napkins and other necessities prior to opening.
- Prepared multiple dessert items, including milkshakes, coffees, and blizzards.
- Educated customers on menu items, product ingredients and nutritional values.
- Processed takeout orders quickly to ensure timely delivery of meals.
- Adhered to health department regulations regarding food handling procedures.
Crew Member
Dairy Queen
Bainbridge
10.2017 - 10.2018
- Maintained an organized work area to ensure efficient operations.
- Organized dining room tables with condiments, napkins and other necessities prior to opening.
- Prepared multiple dessert items, including milkshakes, coffees, and blizzards.
- Educated customers on menu items, product ingredients and nutritional values.
- Processed takeout orders quickly to ensure timely delivery of meals.
- Adhered to health department regulations regarding food handling procedures.
Education
High school diploma -
Inverness, FLAssociate of Applied Science - Business Technology
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
Valdosta, GASkills
Soft Skills
- Communication
- Point-of-Sale (POS) systems
- Organizational Skills
- Time Management
- Quick Learner
Hard Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Excel
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Cashier/Food Service Associate
Sunstop Stores/Southwest Georgia Oil Company
05.2023 - Current
Hospitality Assistant
Pinehill Plantation
09.2022 - 03.2023
Cashier/Sales Associate
Quick Buys
05.2022 - 08.2022
Hospitality Assistant
Pinehill Plantation
10.2021 - 03.2022
Crew Member
Dairy Queen
03.2020 - 06.2020
Crew Member
Dairy Queen
08.2019 - 01.2020
Crew Member
Dairy Queen
10.2017 - 10.2018
High school diploma -
Associate of Applied Science - Business Technology
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College