VIVIAN J FONTENEAUX
• ***** MENDOCINO DR
HOUSTON, TX 77083-2935
• ******.**************@*****.***
Career Objectives
To obtain a responsible position that will contribute to the company as well as develop my skills and
experiences to a higher level of management.
Summary of Qualifications
I have worked a variety of jobs and have a lot of experience in different fields of work. I'm a people
person, team player, and quick learner I like to learn all the avenues as well as to cross train in all the
departments of the company.
Work History
William and Sonoma, Houston, Texas
Visual Merchandiser
Nov 23, 2013
I develop the floor plans and three-dimensional displays in order to maximize sales.
The visual merchandising I do is to attract, engage, and motivate the customers towards making a
purchase. Educate the customer about the product in an effective & creative way. Make it easier for the
customer to self-select and also make it possible for the shopper to co-ordinate and accessorize. I
recommend, highlight and demonstrate particular products at strategic locations.
Sodexo/ Link Staffing, Houston, Texas
Dishwasher/Utility Worker
Aug 13, 2013
Set up workstation for silverware, glass, china, waste materials.
• Set up dish machine for shift.
• Maintain area through shift in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Place clean items in assigned locations.
• Close area in clean and orderly fashion.
• Sweep and mop floors.
• Collect and dispose properly of all trash and recyclables.
• Do additional cleaning as assigned.
• May deliver stock to assigned locations.
• Assist chefs with food production and prep work as needed.
• Attend all kitchen staff meetings to address problems, concerns or plans.
• Read all literature and memos concerning changes or other necessary information.
• Comply with facility in-service requirements.
Link Staffing/ Sodexo, HOUSTON, Texas
Banquet/ Catering Server
Aug 07, 2013
To effectively assist food and beverage service, guest attention, and overall logistics of banquet
events by way of set-up, clear communication and teamwork, while maintaining the company’s
standard for excellence, resulting in the overall success of banquet events.
Einstein Bagels, HOUSTON, Texas
Cashier/Order Taker/Food Prep
Sep 20, 2012 - Jul 28, 2013
Cash Register, Greet Guest, Help with catering orders attend to the lobby area of store and sometimes
assist with baking the bagels and on the food line preparing and making orders.
Dollar Tree, HOUSTON, Texas
Retail Associate
May 24, 2012 - Sep 24, 2012
Unload truck, check in freight, breakdown freight, put new merchandise onto shelves, rotate and etc.
Cash register, greet customers, promote sale item of the week, maintain the front of the store, price and
do mark downs and do plan-o-gram set's and end-cap sets and etc.
Vista Home Health Care, HOUSTON, Texas
Care Provider
Jun 06, 2010 - May 17, 2011
Provide Home Care to elders, disabled persons, and others in the community with identified needs.
Provide Home Care including general housekeeping, personal hygiene and Meals-on-Wheels. Transport
Home Care clients to appointments and activities and etc.
Hallmark Marketing Corporation, KANSAS CITY, Montana
Installation Leader
May 01, 2009 - Oct 16, 2009
I supervised a team of 10 people. We would go into the Walgreens Stores and merchandise the Hallmark
section. We would rebuild fixtures and put up new product and build plan-o-grams and do resets.
Rail-Crew Express, Houston, Texas
Driver
Apr 25, 2007 - Dec 15, 2007
I provide efficient and safe transportation to engineers, conductors, repair crews, maintenance crews and
other crew members of the railroad industry to and from different railroad yards.
Party City, HOUSTON, Texas
Receiving / Retail Associate
May 01, 2005 - Sep 15, 2007
Merchandising,Stocking,Pricing, Checking in Vendors, Plan-o-gram Setting,Filling helium tanks, Filling
in on the cash register, Unloading trucks and etc.
Big Lots, HOUSTON, Texas
Retail Associate and Stocker
Apr 15, 2004 - Nov 20, 2006
Cash Register, Stocking, Recover Store,Greeting Customers, Cleaning and etc. Pricing merchandise,
mark-downs, plan-o-gram sets and etc.
Whataburger, Houston, Texas
Cashier/Overnight Cashier
Dec 02, 2002 - Apr 15, 2006
Working on cash register,Greeting Customers,Food Prep,Cleaning and etc.
Chevron, HOUSTON, Texas
Retail Associate/ Customer Service
Jun 24, 1998 - Nov 27, 1999
Cash Register, Lotto,Checking in Vendors, Doing Gas price changes, cleaning and etc.
BIG FOUR BUILDING SERVICES, HOUSTON, Texas
Environmental Tech
May 17, 1992 - Jul 25, 1998
Service clean and restock all restrooms on my assigned floor, maintenance all patients rooms and
restocked their linens and supplies.
Sanitize walls, doors, lobby areas and also all Nurses station and restock their supplies. Clean building
floors sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and vacuuming.
I would change bedding, towels and prepare rooms for the next patient. I would clean windows, glass
partitions and mirrors with proper cleaning supplies
Education
University of Phoenix, Houston, Texas
Associates Degree
Dec 2009 - Aug 2015
Major: Human Management
Minor: N/A
GPA:2.9
Jefferson High, Nogales, Arizona
High School Diploma/GED
Oct 2008 - Oct 2008
GPA:4.0
Occupational License or Certification
CPR Certification
Expires Nov 23, 2016
Heart-Saver First Aid CPR AED, Houston, Texas
Seller/Server Certification Certificate
Expires Apr 12, 2016
Learn2Serve, Austin, Texas
Texas Certified Food Handler Certification
Expires Oct 20, 2014
Food Safety Educator’s, LLC, Houston, Texas
Computer Skills
Typing Speed 50 Words Per Minute
• E-Mail Software (Outlook, Thunderbird, etc)
• Internet Browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, etc)
• Peripheral Devices (Scanners, Printers, etc)
• Personal Computers
• Word Processing Software (Word, WordPerfect, etc)
Language Skills
English - Excellent ( Read Write Speak )
Additional Skills
;SALESCLERKING;STOCK CONTROL WORK;INVENTORY RECORDS;FAST FOOD
WORK;WAREHOUSING;NURSING HOMES
Driver's License
Class C - Standard Driver's License
References
Tammy Williams
Ex-Coworker/ Cashier
Sav- A-Lot
Mavis Sam
Friend
Retired Aid
Keith Simmons
Friend
Retired Marine’s
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Rita McFarland
Supervisor
Vista Home Health Care
Jamillah Lindley
Child Care Provider
Kompany Kids
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