Jennifer E. Boone
Crown Point, IN· boone.jennifer@gmail.com
10+ years of experience working in varied customer service, food service, marketing, production, and sales positions. Friendly, persuasive, innovative, and able to communicate articulately to anyone. Seeking an entry-level position with possible opportunity for advancement.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Industrial Revolution Eatery & Grill - Valparaiso, IN October 2011 - Present
Prep Cook / Line Cook
Cook food in back kitchen. Portion ingredients for main dishes. Prepare salads and desserts. Wash dishes. Perform daily cleaning duties. Order all cleaning supplies and various other products. Participate in decision-making process of which products to order.
The Buck Stop - Valparaiso, IN March 2009 - October 2011
Cashier/Stocker
Worked with cash register and settled cash balances. Employed dynamic marketing techniques to increase daily sales. Performed daily cleaning and maintenance duties. Checked in and organized freight. Designed merchandise displays to optimize use of space.
Excel Machine - Valparaiso, IN September 2009 - March 2010
Project Manager
Executed a wide range of duties including installation of insulation, photography and Photoshop, sanding, sawing, fiberglass mold making, and much more. Project involves design of fiberglass auto body for production of replica, or “kit car.”
RLM Tissue Bank Prosthetics - Valparaiso, IN January 2009 - September 2009
Shipping Manager/Production Team Member
Produced crematory compatible donor reconstruction devices. Various woodworking skills: drilling, sanding, basic assembly, etc. Familiarized with tissue procurement surgical processes. Implemented innovations in product design.
Coordinated communication between customers placing food delivery orders with restaurants and delivery drivers. Also interacted with restaurants regarding their participation in the Marrell's Front Door Dining service, often recruiting new restaurants. Designed Marrell's Front Door Dining website at http://marrells.com. Basic bookkeeping and office management. Investigated marketing solutions and developed analysis tools to gauge effectiveness.
Starbucks Coffee Company - Valparaiso, IN July 2007 - January 2009
Barista
Trained extensively in customer service, food safety, and cleanliness. Familiarized with coffee history, attributes, and preparation along with other food service techniques. Managed all employee safety and security meetings. Ordered store supplies. Operated espresso bar and touch screen POS (point of sale) cash register. Performed basic maintenance duties.
Pet Supplies "Plus" - Valparaiso, IN April 2006 - July 2007
Cashier/Stocker
Became knowledgeable in basic care and handling for a variety of animals. Gained a thorough comprehension of pet nutrition. Performed basic stocking and cash register utilization. Underwent considerable customer service training.
JEM Market Research - Valparaiso, IN June 2005 - March 2006
Data Collection Interviewer
Collected market research and jury research data. Operated computer interviewing program which involved recording respondents' answers quickly as they spoke. Communicated the importance of respondents’ involvement in research.
SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft programs. Typing speed 60 wpm. Fluent in Spanish.
