VITASHA K. SIMMS
*** ********* ***** *******, ** 39110 · 769-***-****
************@******.***
I’m a dedicated and hardworking individual looking to secure a challenging position within a reputable organization to utilize and expand my learnings, knowledge, and skills while making a significant contribution to the success of the company that focuses on exceptional customer satisfaction and experience.
EXPERIENCE
JANUARY 2017-PRESENT
ASSISTANT MANAGER, pizza hut, gluckstadt, ms
-Oversee and manage all areas of the restaurant and make final decisions on matters of
importance to guest service.
-Adhere to company standards and service levels to increase sales and minimize costs, including
food, beverage, supply, utility and labor costs.
-Responsible for ensuring that all financial (invoices, reporting) and personnel/payroll related
administrative duties are completed accurately, on time and in accordance with company
policies and procedures.
-Responsible for ensuring consistent high quality of food preparation and service.
-Maintain professional restaurant image, including restaurant cleanliness, proper uniforms, and
appearance standards.
-Estimate food and beverage costs. Work with Corporate office staff for efficient provisioning and
purchasing of supplies. Supervise portion control and quantities of preparation to minimize
waste.
-Estimate food needs, place orders with distributors, and schedule the delivery of fresh food and
supplies.
-Ensure positive guest service in all areas. Respond to complaints, taking any and all appropriate
actions to turn dissatisfied guests into return guests.
-Ensure that proper security procedures are in place to protect employees, guests and company
assets.
-Ensure a safe working and guest environment to reduce the risk of injury and accidents –
-Completes accident reports promptly in the event that a guest or employee is injured.
-Manage shifts which include: daily decision making, scheduling, planning while upholding
standards, product quality, and cleanliness.
-Investigate and resolve complaints concerning food quality and service.
-Provide direction to employees regarding operational and procedural issues.
-Prepare schedules and ensure that the restaurant is staffed for all shifts.
-Full-time employed; 40 hours weekly
MAY 2005-AUGUST 2016
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, madison child care center, madison, ms
- Assist the director with planning, managing, marketing, and directing a childcare program.
-Teach and monitor children when needed.
-Maintain center paperwork, keeping files on each child and proof of meeting government
regulations.
-Supervise and evaluate teachers, provide mentoring and training to help teachers improve their
skills.
-Work with the director and teachers to establish, evaluate, and revise curriculum.
-Provided a loving, nurturing, fun, interactive, and safe environment where the children engaged in crafts, play time, and learned about God.
-Provided each child with adequate stimulation for physical, mental, social, emotional, and spiritual growth.
-Introduced children to the alphabet, counting, shapes, and colors through activity centers and multi-sensory experiences; completed a review of the days of the week and months of the year during group time.
-Focused on playful learning to develop coloring, drawing, counting, building, and handwriting readiness.
-Full-time employed; 40 hours weekly
JULY 2011-JUNE 2012
CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE/WAREHOUSE WORKER, BEST BUY MADISON, MS
-Responsible for friendly, fast and accurate processing of all returns, exchanges, financing,
service requests and defective products.
-Works to efficiently and accurately resolve customer service issues.
-Supports overall organization, District/Store Operations as well as service and customer
retention goals.
-Advocates Best Buy goals, objectives, policies, and procedures to Customer Service Specialists so
that they will deliver a high level of customer satisfaction and retention.
-Has a comprehensive understanding of all departments and their goals to enable creation and
support of a team-based, cooperative work environment.
-Supports activities with all departments to ensure smooth storewide operations.
-Full-time employed; 40 hours weekly
MAY 2005-JULY 2010
ASSISTANT MANAGER/CASHIER, CHEVRON GAS STATION, RIDGELAND, MS
-Responsible for training and coaching new store staff
-Assist in creating schedules in time keeping system
-Stocking products on shelves and making sure the store looks clean and professional at all times.
-Forecast, order, stock and merchandise product
-Ensure prompt reconciliation of store paperwork
-Ensure prompt, efficient and courteous customer service to store customers, vendors, and staff
-Maintain a clean, customer friendly environment in the store and surrounding property
-Assist with management of store staff
-Troubleshoot and resolve car wash related issue
-Fix gas related issues such as drive offs and pumps being down
-Maintained the kitchen work area and kept all utensils and cooking equipment clean and organized.
EDUCATION
GED, ridgeland high school, ridgeland, ms
SKILLS
Exceptional Customer Service
Computer Skills
Leadership & Management Skills
Childcare/Caretaker
CPR Certified
Positive attitude
Strong listener & Problem solver
Self-motivated
Dependable, can quickly adapt
Communicate effective (in writing & verbally)
Leadership skills; team oriented
Prompt (arrive early, stay late, if needed)
ServSafe Certified
ACTIVITIES
-Enjoys spending quality time with family and friends
-Active mother to my daughter and aunt to two nieces and two nephews
REFERENCES
Cathedral Woodruff
Chief of Data Validation Unit
G.V. Sonny Montgomery VA Medical Center
601-***-**** ext. 22791
Sandra Watts
Automated Data Processing Application Coordinator (ADPAC)
G.V. Sonny Montgomery VA Medical Center
601-***-**** ext. 22792
Glynis Ramey
Transitional Patient Advocate
G.V. Sonny Montgomery VA Medical Center
601-***-**** ext. 55412