Residential Advisor Pantry Cook
Resume:
Diedre Bullah
Los Angeles, CA *****
*****************@***********.***
An energetic self-starter who is creative and can work independently or with a team. Is enthusiastic when it comes to work and can maintain a positive attitude under changing work circumstances. Possesses good work ethics that make long-term relationships with customers possible. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Residential Advisor (RA)
Union Station Homeless Services - Los Angeles, CA
March 2022 to Present
• Provide communication and supplies to Clients' as needed.
• Conduct security checks in and around the facility and Clients' areas.
• Communicates any issues or concerns to Facility Supervisor.
• Takes Clients' attendance, maintains bed count and ensures facility capacity.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.
• Observe and document any alterations in Clients behavior. Behavioral Health Technician
RX Psych Staffing INC - Long Beach, CA
January 2022 to Present
• Performs assigned patient care tasks and other related unit duties, defined, and delegated under the direction of a Registered Professional Nurse
• Provides care based on the patient's plan of care under the supervision of the Registered Nurse
• Uses knowledge of behavioral health diagnosis/issue to understand the presenting problem and provides therapeutic direction and feedback to the patient
• Assures that all patients are in the rooms during 15 minute room checks. Should an emergency arise on the unit, the technician on duty ensures the un-involved patients are locked down and safe prior to assisting with the emergency
• Interrelates and works effectively with patients, medical and mental health staff and security staff at all levels
Residential Advisor (RA)
Eagle Recovery LLC - Van Nuys, CA
January 2022 to March 2022
• Conducted intake assessments upon admission to facility.
• Monitored clients for safety.
• Conducted therapeutic groups.
• Collaborated with nurses and providers for medication management.
• Conducted 30-minute room checks.
• Taught clients skills to perform daily-living activities independently. DSP (Direct Support Professional)
Rock of Peace Inc. - Pasadena, CA
October 2021 to January 2022
• Supervised autistic and developmentally disabled clients in an inpatient residential setting
• Performed home management functions such as light housekeeping, laundry, bed making, and cleaning
• Reminded/assisted client with self-administration of medications
• Provided support and guidance to residents for their emotional, social and intellectual growth
• Prepared and cooked meals for clients on a regular basis Freelance Chef
Reclaim Possibility - Los Angeles, CA
August 2021 to October 2021
• Prepared and produced high quality meals for parolees in a Transitional Housing Program
• Controlled size of food portions and maintain quality of all food items
• Ordered and maintained stock of kitchen supplies and food materials, as needed
• Prepared and maintained inventory records of food, supplies, and equipment Substance Abuse Counselor/Case Manager
BAART Programs - Los Angeles, CA
June 2021 to July 2021
• Oriented and acclimated clients to facility and assist with helping them feel safe
• Interacted one on one to build rapport and assisted with mental health and substance abuse diagnosis
• Provided counseling services to clients in a private setting
• Actively participated in client empowerment philosophy and practice
• Provided quality clinical services and case management to assigned clients
• Referred clients to appropriate services in the community as necessary and documented referrals and outcomes
• Assisted with crisis management and other emergencies as needed
• Utilized the 12-Core functions of treatment to those affected by substance abuse addiction
• Observed and documented client behavior on a daily and weekly basis and communicated observations to managing supervisor.
• Participated in treatment team consultations and attended weekly staff meetings Sober Living House Manager
Recovery Corps Health Group - Los Angeles, CA
February 2021 to July 2021
• Completed intake process-which included explaining consents,body searches,UA observation,personal property searches,and washing of all items upon admission.
• Ability to redirect resident's in an efficient and effective manner.
• Upkeep of Facility
• Acted as a co-facilitator during group substance abuse sessions.
• Familiar with community resources
• Administered Medications
Residential Support Staff
Project New Hope - Los Angeles, CA
January 2021 to March 2021
• Provided a safe,healthy,therapeutic environment for residents living with HIV
• Enforced rules,regulations and policies with residents
• Followed protocols,policies and memo deadlines
• Assisted residents in completing house chores and duties
• Recorded concerns, progress notes or incidents in Log report. Special Needs Assistant
People Creating Success - Los Angeles, CA
October 2020 to January 2021
• Assisted the patients in performing routine tasks while encouraging them to perform the independently
• Documented details of patients in them admission and performance report of patients.
• Observed the behavior of special needs patients.
• Reviewed the performance and improvement in patients.
• Handled behavioral problems and provided necessary support to the patients to overcome other problems.
PCA Personal Care Assistant
Cambrian Home Care - Long Beach, CA
September 2020 to October 2020
• Engaged patients with conversation and supported daily needs.
• Helped with transferring residents in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment.
• Cleaned and organized patient living area.
Lead Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
Imagination Station Early Learning Center - Las Vegas, NV December 2019 to August 2020
• Created and lead instructional activities focusing on physical mental and social development
• Updated job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
• Performed towards development of good manners and nutritional habit
• Assisted the children with their personal hygiene
• Informed staff and parents of curriculum by preparing and submitting lesson plans
• Exceptional knowledge of working with young children
• Maintained a clean, sanitary, attractive and well-organized classroom. PCA Personal Care Assistant
Golden Cross HealthCare LLC - Las Vegas, NV
June 2019 to August 2020
• Provided personal care/Help perform ADL's.
• Assisted clients with removing and applying therapeutic equipment
• Assisted clients moving in and out of bed, bath, wheelchair, and automobile.
• Planned, prepared, and served meals to clients.
• Assisted clients with dressing and undressing
Freelance Banquet Cook
Culinary Pros - Las Vegas, NV
August 2017 to July 2019
•Prepared all items on the list by following standard procedure and under the instructions of supervisor
•Maintained high quality and good service at all times
•Inspected food for quality while working on prep list and service line
•Performed checking of portion control, weights and counts prior to the function
•Fired all food for service and to serve on line
•Responsible for maintaining and checking cooking times and temperatures
•Followed storage procedures when taking food out of walk-in and when returning food to walk-in
•Maintained cleanliness of work area at all times and equipment up to hotels standards Cannabis Trimmer
Summa Cannabis - Las Vegas, NV
June 2018 to March 2019
• Maintained records to ensure routine compliance.
• Collected and disposed of litter and debris.
•Trimmed away the excess leaf matter from a flower.
•Identified and separated fan leaves, stems, and sugar leaves.
•Brokedown flowers from the stalk and separated waste.
•Adapted to various strains, styles, and types of marijuana.
•Recorded weights and keep accurate documentation.
•Maintained sanitary and/or regulatory requirements.
•Maintained a steady pace and/or quota based on weight.
•Ensured the quality of buds in preparation for retail sale. Freelance Cannabis Trimmer
Full Moon Harvest - Las Vegas, NV
March 2018 to February 2019
•Manicured and defoliated plants during all phases of the growth process.
•Responsible for maintaining the organization and cleanliness of the warehouse while performing trimmings.
•Worked in a timely manner and strived to increase productivity Production Cook
Canopi Dispensary - Las Vegas, NV
October 2017 to April 2018
•Worked on production line that achieved 100% of quality goals while exceeding production targets.
•Demonstrated accuracy in the production of medicated products.
•Demonstrated attention to detail, while moving at a fast pace.
•Sorted and distinguished merchandise for warehouse storing.
•Performed good housekeeping as needed to keep work areas and equipment ready for next shift.
• Performed all other duties as assigned by supervisors and leads Live Goods Merchandiser
Resource Plus Inc (Lowes) - Las Vegas, NV
March 2018 to March 2018
•Organized Products on Pallets,shelves and tables.
•Assisted customers either by answering questions or loading products.
•Assisted with building displays or tables.
•Assisted with uploading live nursery products onto tables.
•Pricing of products.
•Assisted LNS with cycle counts.
Line Cook
Five Star Tavern - Las Vegas, NV
February 2018 to March 2018
• Upheld the highest standards of sanitation while cooking and preparing food
• Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage
• Managed the entire kitchen during night shifts
• Performed other duties as required
• Distributed food to servers, served food to customers Pantry Cook
Table 10 - Las Vegas, NV
November 2017 to December 2017
•Performed other tasks as assigned by the sous chef or chef.
•Prepared salads, sandwiches and desserts for restaurant guests while employed as a pantry cook.
•Obtained a higher level of food and cook time knowledge in an fine dining cuisine.
•Remained posture in a hectic and fast-paced kitchen producing top quality food and presentation. Catering Cook
Culinary Staffing Service - Los Angeles, CA
May 2014 to July 2017
Responsibilities
•Setting up tables, plates and glasses for parties, cooking and serving at two locations, prepping roast, sauce, meats, fish and vegetables, and baking desserts.
•Special skills gained: Gourmet cooking, healthy and nutritional cooking, cooking basic and convenience foods, baking with and without mixes, prepare soups, sauces and stocks, meat cutting, and butchery.
•Helped develop menus, maintained food inventory, and prepped for large scale cooking. Fashion Assistant Intern
Thomas Wylde - Los Angeles, CA
December 2016 to December 2016
Responsibilities:
• Prepared client presentations
• Tracked results of in-store and online marketing efforts
• Reviewed current fashion trends
• Developed and implemented marketing plans
•Identified marketing opportunities
•Planned sales promotions, and prepared merchandise displays and advertising copy
•Performed sale transactions, checked invoices, prepared special orders and ensured right merchandise is delivered
•Replenished the merchandise on the floor in full size run, and maintained brand and operational standards of Thomas Wylde
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Visual Merchandiser
Cotton On - Santa Monica, CA
November 2016 to December 2016
Responsibilities:
• Analyzed the need for visual merchandising by looking through the details of each product that the company sells
• Created visual representations of existing and new products
• Communicated the standards of product displays such as floor sets, table top displays, chair wall sequences and signage placements to merchandising personnel
• Set up and maintained fixtures and props in an appealing manner
• Designed window and internal displays based on specific themes and promotional trends
• Dressed mannequins and used appropriate lighting to display merchandise in best possible presentation
• Installed graphics and signage and dismantle displays after promotion periods end
•Provided brand and product knowledge to the customers and ensured daily sales goal were exceeded Assistant Chef
Breathe Life Healing Center - Los Angeles, CA
September 2016 to November 2016
Responsibilities:
• Ensured that all sanitation rules were observed by the kitchen staff
• Maintained kitchen utensils and equipment
• Checked all items to ensure adequacy and quality
• Completed utility jobs as and when required
• Prepared salad, dressings and desserts
• Tested new recipes for quality and taste
• Maintained records of prepared food and managed inventory Freelance Catering Cook
Little Ethiopia Restaurant - Los Angeles, CA
April 2016 to August 2016
Responsibilities
• Set-up work station
• Washed and unwrapped fresh fruits and vegetables
• Weighed, evaluated, and mixed ingredients
• Prepared ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food
• Prepared and cooked food in keeping with recipes, quality standards and presentation standards
• Operated stoves, grills, fryers, ovens and microwaves
• Tested foods to verify if they have been cooked adequately
• Monitored food quality whilst preparing food
• Served food in appropriate portions onto suitable receptacles
• Washed and sanitized tools, knives, kitchen area, tables, and utensils Pastry Cook
Big Man Bakes - Los Angeles, CA
July 2016 to July 2016
Responsibilities
• Developed bakery items in alliance with recipe.
• Adhered to all baking schedules and methods.
• Baked and presented cupcakes and pastries.
• Prepared and arranged together frosting,toppings and batters.
• Decorated cupcakes attractively.
• Ensured to comprehend right usage of all baking. equipments . Assistant Cook
Taste of the Caribbean - Los Angeles, CA
February 2016 to May 2016
Responsibilities
• Assisted and supported the Executive Chef in routine and specific tasks
• Ensured customers are served well-on-time and effectively
• Helped with the planning of menus and meals
• Maintained high food quality and presentation
• Supervised the preparation and service of food
• Rotated products to avoid spoilage
• Handled concerns in the kitchen
• Assisted the sales and cuisine team
• Monitored food expenditure
• Performed product inventory
• Helped Executive Chef to pick and train kitchen personnel Raw Food Chef
Alchemy Foods and Juice Lab - West Hollywood, CA
March 2016 to April 2016
Responsibilities
• Prepared Pre-Breakfast, Fitness Hydration Juice Blends, Breakfast post fitness smoothies.
• Prepared and prepped for soups, salads, sauces and entrees.
• Cleared/Cleaned kitchen, prep tools, as well as guests dinnerware daily Raw Food Chef
Erewhon Natural Food - Los Angeles, CA
January 2016 to February 2016
Responsibilities
• Provided raw/vegan snacks, hydrating drinks and creative raw desserts.
• Educated customers about alternative & holistic healing.
• Prepared all the prep work for soups, salads, sauces and entrees
• Supplied assigned work area with all required products and utensils used for production
• Stored all food items in appropriate storage area
• Interacted with patrons so as to provide for special requests Certified Nursing Assistant
HRN Health Services ( UCLA) - Encino, CA
January 2014 to February 2016
Responsibilities:
• Followed Hospital Protocol And Safety Procedures
• Provided A Conducive Environment For Patients
• Assisted Customers In Bathing And Hygiene
• Created Documentation And File Patient Information
• Provided Assistance To Nurses Dealing With Patients
• Conducted Daily Patient Visits To Monitor Conditions And Record Vital Statistics
• Served Meals To Patients
• Responded To Patient Requests (changing Bedsheets, Adjusting Bed Height, Emptying Bed Pans And Etc)
Dishwasher
Plant Food and Wine - Venice, CA
December 2015 to January 2016
Responsibilities
• Consistently provided professional, friendly and engaging service.
• Skillfully prepared items of the restaurant specials.
• Followed all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage to uphold proper health standards.
• Routinely supported other areas of the restaurant as requested, including special orders . Assisted other staff.
• Routinely cleaned work areas, glassware and silverware throughout each shift.
• Managed closing duties, including restocking items .
• Developed and maintained positive working relationships with others to reach business goals.
• Routinely cleaned cookware, counters, floors, storage areas and service refrigerators. Fragrance Specialist/Visual Merchandiser
Bloomingdales (Michel Germain Parfums) - Sherman Oaks, CA November 2015 to December 2015
Responsibilities
• Ensured that all customers receive excellent service through direct salesmanship, and prompt and courteous service.
• Assisted customers with questions, needs and purchases.
• Cultivated successful relationships with retail customers.
• Completed each transaction in a quick and efficient manner.
• Lead all social media sales initiatives.
• Cleaned shelves, counters, and tables.
• Greeted each customer that comes into the store in a warm manner.
• Identified customer requirements.
• Prepared merchandise for display.
• Assisted customers with purchase decisions.
• Assisted in physical inventory counts.
• Implemented all visual merchandising standards.
• Set up merchandise on the sales floor.
• Made sure that customers receive receipts on all purchases.
• Helped customers try on merchandise.
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
Mondo Medical Marketing Group - Lehi, UT
November 2014 to December 2014
Responsibilities:
• Created Business Plans And Processes For Company Growth And Development
• Setting Up Presentations And Data For Management Meetings
• Departmental Involvement For Conducting Assessment And Evaluations
• Researched New Methodologies And Processes That Improved Business Performance
• Delegated Tasks And Staffed Projects As Needed
• Collaborated With Product Development To Develop Marketing Materials For Use In Client Meetings And Sales Presentations
• Sold Business Systems To Client And Instituted Client Training
• Recorded Information Regarding Purchase Orders And Corresponding Invoices Brand Ambassador
Better Body Foods - Lindon, UT
August 2014 to October 2014
Responsibilities:
• Determined The Supply And Demand In The Market
• Familiar With Marketing Trends And Methodologies
• Has Good Presentation And Aesthetic Sense In Food Creation
• Encouraged Customers To Purchase Product And Services Personal Trainer
Golds Gym - Arcadia, CA
April 2014 to May 2014
Responsibilities:
• Provided Support And Guidance To Client To Help Achieve Fitness Goal
• Measured And Record Initial Body Statistics, Heart Rate, Blood Pressure And Body Fat Ratio And Track Changes Over Program Period
• Created A Fitness Program Designed To Achieve Clients Fitness Goal
• Made Sure That The Program Designed Is Executed In A Safe And Effective Manner Education
Certificate in Psychiatric Technician
The American Association of Psychiatric Technicians (AAPT) - Sacramento, CA March 2022 to April 2022
Certificate in Kidney Health Coaching
American Kidney Fund - Remote
February 2022 to February 2022
Certificate in Addiction Studies
Sober College - Sherman Oaks, CA
April 2021 to October 2021
HIV Prevention Certified Provider
Health HIV - Remote
February 2021 to February 2021
Certified Medication Technician
Elite Academy - Remote
February 2021 to February 2021
Certificate in Child Development (CDA)
ProSolutions - Remote
November 2020 to February 2021
Certificate in RADT
CCAPP - Remote
October 2020 to October 2020
Certificate in Theology
Prophetic Voice Institute - Remote
May 2020 to September 2020
Certificate in Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) Verbal Behavior Institute - New Jersey
September 2019 to October 2019
Certificate in Doula Training (Dr. Juanita B. Hoven) Online
February 2019 to March 2019
Certificate in Overview of Ayurveda
National Library of Ayurveda Medicine
October 2018 to December 2018
Certificate in Business Development
Santa Clara University - Santa Clara, CA
2016 to 2016
Culinary Arts Diploma
Ashworth College - Norcross, GA
2014 to 2014
Personal Trainer Certificate
ISSA - Carpinteria, CA
2014 to 2014
Interior Decorating Certificate
Ashworth College - Norcross, GA
2013 to 2013
Certificate in Paralegal Studies
Ashworth Collge - Norcross, GA
2009 to 2009
Certificate in Real Estate
NY Real Estate Institute - New York, NY
2007 to 2007
Certificate in Landscaping Technology
Penn Foster Career School - Scranton, PA
2006 to 2007
Certificate in Nursing Assistant
Educational Training INC. - Wethersfield, CT
April 1998 to May 1998
Skills
• Carpentry
• Interior Decorating/Visual Merchandising
• Cooking
• Marketing
• Research
• Painting
• Sales
• Medical
• Holistic Medicine
• Teaching
• Early Childhood Education
• Preschool Experience
• Culinary Experience
• Refrigeration
• Kitchen Management Experience
• Banquet Experience
• Meat Cutting
• Time Management
• Microsoft Excel
• Meal Preparation
• Supervising Experience
• Food Safety Experience
• Menu Planning
• Gardening
• Retail Sales
• Classroom Management
• Product Development
• Restaurant Experience
• Pricing
• Special Education
• Food Handling
• Cleaning Experience
• Business Development
• Leadership
• Curriculum Development
• Microsoft Office
• Tutoring
• Autism Experience
• Public Speaking
• Intake Experience
• Administrative Experience
• Motivational interviewing
• Cognitive behavioral therapy
• Asam 1,2,3
• Kipu Proficient
• Zen Charts Proficient.
• Addiction counseling
• Canine Nutrition
• Individual / group counseling
• Group therapy
• Crisis intervention
• Behavioral health
• Eating Disorder
Certifications and Licenses
Raw Food Nutrition
April 2014
Holistic Health Practitioner
April 2015
CA Food Handlers Certificate
February 2019 to February 2022
Teaching Certification
CNA
First Aid Certification
CPR Certification
ServSafe
ServSafe
CPR Certification
Substance Abuse Counseling Certification
AED Certification
Certified Substance Abuse Counselor
Licensed Psychiatric Technician
Assessments
Building Relationships for Childcare Providers — Proficient December 2019
Building positive and productive relationships with families of children ages 0–3 Full results: Proficient
Cooking Skills: Basic Food Preparation — Proficient March 2020
Preparing food, using cooking equipment, and converting ingredient measurements. Full results: Proficient
Work Style: Reliability — Familiar
April 2020
Tendency to be dependable and come to work
Full results: Familiar
Work Motivation — Familiar
March 2020
Level of motivation and discipline applied toward work Full results: Familiar
Early Childhood Development — Completed
March 2020
Knowledge of the development of children ages 0-3 and of ways to foster that development Full results: Completed
Medical Terminology — Familiar
October 2019
Understanding and using medical terminology
Full results: Familiar
Work Style: Reliability — Familiar
May 2019
Tendency to be dependable and come to work
Full results: Familiar
Cooking Skills: Basic Food Preparation — Proficient March 2020
Preparing food, using cooking equipment, and converting ingredient measurements. Full results: Proficient
Food Safety — Completed
April 2020
Proper food handling, storage, and equipment use for preventing the spread of foodborne illness. Full results: Completed
Early Childhood Development — Completed
February 2020
Knowledge of the development of children ages 0-3 and of ways to foster that development Full results: Completed
Case Management & Social Work — Familiar
September 2020
Prioritizing case tasks, gathering information, and providing services without judgment Full results: Familiar
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