JODI L. WARD
**** * ******* ** ******, MI ***** ************@*****.***
CORE COMPETENCIES
Administrative:
. Able to anticipate needs and potential issues
. Strong attention to detail
. Able to coordinate multiple priorities, projects and events; well
organized
Customer Service:
. Able to work in team setting as well as independently
. Experience in situations demanding high level of confidentiality and
trustworthiness
. Adaptable to new settings, concepts and responsibilities
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Private Family, Glenview, IL January 2009-
August 2010
Nanny/Childcare Provider
Supervise children, ages 6 and 3, maintaining a healthy environment,
including coordinating daily and weekly activities.
. Facilitate advanced reading and mathematic education
. Aid in speech therapy and development
Manna Foods, Riverdale, MI November 2007-
January 2009
Privately owned health food store specializing in heath and nutrition
Sales Associate
. Created inventory system designed to account for on hand goods and
efficient reordering
. Assess and identify customers' health needs and suggest alternative
solutions
The Inn at Stonecliffe, Mackinac Island, MI May
2007-October 2007
A historical mansion converted to a seasonal inn and hotel offering
banquets, weddings, 3-course restaurant and casual poolside food service.
Restaurant and Banquet Staff Supervisor
Trained, supervised and delegated tasks to serving staff; assisted
special events coordinator by giving site tours and overseeing events set
up to tear down
. Facilitated in opening secondary culinary facility
. Converted buffet style restaurant into a full 3-course service
restaurant by implementing a time scaled service plan that efficiently
enhanced a positive dining experience for the guests
. Created training manuals for new and existing staff
Server, Bartender and Banquet Captain
May 2006-August 2006
Alma College Physical Plant, Alma, MI
March 2004-May 2006
Student Administrative Assistant
Coordinated campus parking, recorded parking violations, constructed
mailings, reorganized campus lock system, and operated campus
switchboard.
. Created reference manual for updated computer program, including
basics, how to run reports, how to change settings, and additional
information needed
EDUCATION
Alma College, Alma, MI August 2003-May
2006
3 years towards a BA in Business Administration; completed more than 60
credits towards a degree
COMPUTER SKILLS
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point), and
internet savvy