Donna DeWitt
San Diego, CA *****• 619-***-**** • ***************@*****.***
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS:
• 12 years experience working in high volume entertainment establishment, serving more than 100
beverages a night
• 14 years of experience as a caregiver, including food preparation and housekeeping duties
• Worked well independently and with other food/beverage service employees
• Recent volunteer experience with high volume food service (1000 meals per day)
• 12 years experience working directly with the public, providing courteous customer service
EXPERIENCE:
Caregiver/Housekeeping
Self-employed San Diego, CA 03/1996 - 09/2011
• Administered bedside care and personal hygiene assistance to an elderly dementia client
• Performed housekeeping duties such as cooking, cleaning, washing clothes and dishes
• Cared for the client during periods of incapacitation and convalescence
• Performed health care related tasks such as monitoring vital signs and administering medications
• Transported the client for shopping, medical appointments and other needs
• Planned, shopped for, and prepared three nutritious meals a day
Waitress/Cashier
Nightlife San Diego, CA 08/1980 - 06/1992
• Took food and beverage orders from, and served beverages to up to 50 patrons nightly
• Coordinated customer orders with the bartender and other waitresses
• Collected cash payments from customers, used cash registers and made change
• Cleaned tables, food service area, and bar counters after patrons finished
• Selected for special recognition by the establishment owner for exceptional customer service
VOLUNTEER:
Food Server
Saint Vincent de Paul Villages San Diego, CA 01/2012 – Present
• Assisted kitchen staff by serving breakfast to more than 1000 clients four days a week
• Moved cooked food from ovens and stoves to the steam tables for serving
• Performed clean-up duties on the serving line
• Collected dishes and trays after client use and prepared them for washing
• Cleaned and disinfected eating areas
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Customer Services
• Greeted customers as they enter the facility
• Provided information, answered questions and resolved complaints from customers
Cash Management
• Issue receipts, receive payment by cash, and provided change due to customers
• Tabulated bills using a cash register and calculator
Computer Skill
• Able to navigate the internet, check email and use MS Word
EDUCATION / TRAINING:
Patrick Henry High School San Diego, CA
High School Diploma