Lauren O'Grady
Looking for company wanting to invest in me as much as I them.
Concord, CA
ad0a9p@r.postjobfree.com
Looking for company that wants to be as invested in me as I am with them. Looking for position that will allow me to learn and grow with it and prove just how much of an asset I can be to the team. Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Substitute Teacher
MDUSD & Swing Education - San Francisco Bay Area, CA February 2022 to Present
• Completed long term physical education assignment remainder of 21-22 school year which consisted of grades 6 to 12
• Roles have included AP courses, grades K-12, lunch/recess supervision, office administrator, as well as 1x1 sped aide
• Received star sub ranking online having been a preferred teacher by administrators and students Disaster Relief Specialist (Remote)
FEMA - Pleasant Hill, CA
August 2020 to December 2020
• Performed registration intake, reviewed survivor claim for eligibility for housing assistance and property/personal property damage reimbursement
• Assisted with helpline available to survivors to call with any claim related questions
• Responsible for identity verification, checking critical data is current and accurately updating file with new essential information
Manager
Mijita Cocina Restaurant - San Francisco, CA
June 2019 to January 2020
• As Manager, assisted owner, world renowned chef Traci Des Jardins, directing all areas of daily operations of the restaurant and team
• Responsible for recruiting, hiring, coaching/training, retention, performance reviews, merit awards, disciplinary actions, team management, and terminations
• Ensured compliance of all State and Federal employment IWC regulations and compliance standards including OSHA
• Financial accountability for P&L, payroll, labor costs, cost of goods sold/pricing,cash control procedures and monthly budgets meeting quarterly goals set by owner
• Executed all product preparation plans, food orders, supply orders and monthly inventory assessments
• Provided oversight and handled all set-up and dining stations, restaurant presentation, and monitored cleanliness, and hygiene of both FOH and BOH service areas. General Manager
Village Pizza Restaurant - Orinda, CA
July 2018 to March 2019
-Hired, trained, and scheduled employees
-Met with vendors and handled billing
-Facilitated strong relationships between accounts and company
-Took active role in community with emphasis on networking and promoting restaurant Disaster Relief Supervisor
FEMA - Denton, TX
August 2017 to January 2018
• Assisted applicants to determine applicant needs, and provided instructions and referrals to appropriate disaster programs
• Trained agents in following proper initial disaster assistance registration procedures
• IHP/IA/Call Center Support role, provided information and specifications about various programs including Housing Assistance, Other Needs Assistance, and other state and federal programs to applicants.
Property Manager
Penn Properties, East Bay, Ca
March 2012 to June 2017
-Coordinated repairs and contractor payments
-Performed new renter screenings and pre and post rental house inspections
-Oversaw advertising of available units for rent
-Collected/processed tenants monthly rent payments Account Manager
Travelers Insurance - Walnut Creek, CA
April 2010 to February 2012
-Managed up to 95 claims for Workers' Compensation Investigative Claim Unit optimizing ability to prioritize, multi-task, and problem solve daily to meet all deadlines and ensure customer satisfaction
-Conducted initial investigation, assessed medical/legal records, issued payments for claimants, litigation, and medical purposes, as well as determined whether claim to be accepted or denied
-Completed mandatory 160 hours of online, classroom, and hands on claim management courses Education
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
University of California-Santa Barbara - Goleta, CA January 2005 to December 2007
Some college in Criminal Justice
San Diego State University - San Diego, CA
August 2003 to December 2004
Skills
• Scheduling
• Microsoft Word
• Inventory Management
• Payroll
• Training & Development
• Ctuit
• Team Building
• Workers' Compensation
• Profit & Loss
• Management
• Restaurant Management
• Case management
• Team Management
• Leadership
• Supervising experience
• Restaurant experience
• Physical Education
• Teaching
• Account Management
• Communication skills
Certifications and Licenses
Food Handler
January 2018 to January 2022
Food Handler Certification
Sexual Harassment Training and Prevention Certificate September 2022 to September 2024
Assessments
Attention to detail — Proficient
March 2023
Identifying differences in materials, following instructions, and detecting details among distracting information
Full results: Proficient
Restaurant manager — Proficient
July 2022
Managing restaurant staff and meeting customer expectations Full results: Proficient
Sales skills — Proficient
January 2023
Influencing and negotiating with customers
Full results: Proficient
Delivery driver — Proficient
November 2022
Interpreting instructions or signs and solving problems Full results: Proficient
Case management & social work — Proficient
February 2022
Determining client needs, providing support resources, and collaborating with clients and multidisciplinary teams
Full results: Proficient
Work style: Reliability — Proficient
November 2022
Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and act with integrity at work Full results: Proficient
Case management & social work — Proficient
October 2022
Determining client needs, providing support resources, and collaborating with clients and multidisciplinary teams
Full results: Proficient
Customer focus & orientation — Proficient
February 2022
Responding to customer situations with sensitivity Full results: Proficient
Written communication — Proficient
January 2023
Best practices for writing, including grammar, style, clarity, and brevity Full results: Proficient
Restaurant manager — Proficient
January 2023
Managing restaurant staff and meeting customer expectations Full results: Proficient
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