Jillian Donaldson-Cameron
Hume Lake, CA ***** — 559-***-****
*************@*****.***
Summary
Talented, enthusiastic, and proactive customer service professional committed to clearly communicating company benefits to help solve problems and provide customer solutions. Resourceful advocate who makes people feel comfortable by taking ownership of issues and educating customers on the right decisions to get the highest benefits. Quickly adapts to change with a positive “can-do” attitude to accomplish the long-term goal. Strong leader who supports teams, remains calm in high-stress situations. Experienced trainer and supervisor keeping staff informed, inspired, and motivated for efficiency.
Education — Certifications
Wilderness Training Joshua Wilderness Institute – Hume, California - 2017-2018
Studies in customer service, communications, character development, life skills, international travel
Diversity in team and community interaction
ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification – 2017
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) — Conference for Food Protection Standards (CFP)
Professional Experience
Hume Lake Christian Camps – Hume, CA March 2019 – June 2020
Head Chef \ Department Lead Food and Beverage Events
— Selected to restructure kitchen operations: Introduced procedures that increased efficiency 90%
— Created a positive work environment improving staff morale, productivity, and customer service
Supervised and trained 5 team members on food delivery and preparation for up to 2,500 guests
Created displays of fruits, vegetables, salads, and sauces for special events creating a dining ambiance
Adapted menus to accommodate food allergies or selection preferences with 100% satisfaction
Hume Lake Christian Camps – Hume, CA Sept. 2017 – Nov. 2018
Hostess – Do You Like Christian Camps
Directed, coordinated, and trained up to 75 servers serving 1,500-2,500 guests
Summer Season: Supervised customer service, food and beverage delivery ensuring efficiency in all facets of food preparation and camper satisfaction
Quickly altered menus to accommodate special food needs
Winter Season: Facilitated private events, marriage, men’s, or women’s retreats serving up to 800 people maintaining a Fair to High service ranking against competitors.
Hobbies — Community Activities
Hurricane Relief, 2017 – Onsite distribution of food, supplies and counseling with area residents
Volunteer Teacher’s Aide, 2017 – Genesis School for Special Needs Children, Larabacoca, Dominican Republic through Students International: Tutored children on hygiene and social interaction
Volunteer Outreach Midnight Mission-Los Angeles Skid Row, 2017-2018
Skills
Customer Service — Microsoft Office — Bilingual – Basic Spanish Multicultural Interaction
Training — Cashier — Communications Adapt in Stressful Situations