New Orleans, Louisiana *****
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Aaliyah Desdunes
SKILLS
Easily adjustable, great communication, good listener, time management, team player, people pleaser, hard worker, patience, reliable, customer service care, quick learner, multi-tasking.
EXPERIENCE
Jason’s Deli, Metairie, Louisiana— cashier/server
February 2019 - May 2021
●Collected payments and provided accurate change.
●Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer services. Answered customer questions and provided store information.
●Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card. Directed trash removal and sanitation procedures to keep aisles and register area organized. Processed sales transactions to prevent long customer wait times.
●Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
Bright beginnings child development center,4428 David Drive, Metairie,Louisiana, 70003 — Teacher
June,2022 - November,2024
●Created organized classroom that encouraged children to create, explore and make decisions with confidence Maintained awareness and supervision of children's needs to maximize physical health and safety
●Worked with co-teacher to implement lesson plans from research-informed learning curriculum
●Helped children explore world, improve motor skills and grow vocabulary.
●Instructed children on good sanitary habits when washing hands, using bathroom or eating.
●Developed and enforced positive strategies to encourage good behavior.
The Fresh Market, 712 veterans memorial bvld. Metairie, Louisiana, 70005 — Deli team member
October, 2021 - January, 2022
●Welcomed customers, offered to help locate items and suggested merchandise without being intrusive or pushy. Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory. Followed recipes and customer requests to prepare meals.
●Stocked cupboards and refrigerators and tended salad bars and buffet meals.
●Stocked hot and cold cases and displays to offer wide variety of prepared foods to guests.
●Removed trash and cleaned kitchen garbage containers.
●Cleaned utensils, dishes and glasses for customer use.
●Cleaned and sanitized utensils, dishes or silverware.
●Worked in fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
●Observed food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
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P.F.Chang’s, 3301 veterans memorial bvld, 70002, Metairie, Louisiana — Cook
January, 2023 - June, 2023
●Preparing food
●Cooks prepare and cook food according to recipes and company specifications. They may also plate prepared foods based on the chef's guidance.
●Setting up and cleaning
●Cooks set up, operate, break down, and clean kitchen equipment. They may also assist with washing dishes, sweeping and mopping floors, and sanitizing utensils.
Walgreens, 1503 Metairie Rd, Metairie, Louisiana, 70005 — customer service associate/cashier
June, 2023 - November 2023
●Maintaining outstanding customer service as per company standards.
● Processing sales quickly, accurately and efficiently.
●Cash register operations and safeguarding company assets.
● Process all sale transactions by receiving payment by cash, check, credit cards, vouchers, or automatic debits
Applebees, 1000 West Esplanade Ave, Kenner, Louisiana, 70065 — server
August, 2024 - February, 2025
●Using the team delivery system to deliver food and drinks to guests .
●Creating a friendly and upbeat atmosphere by interacting with guests verbally.
● Answering questions and making suggestions about food, drinks, and service.
●Taking food and beverage orders and entering.
Little Red Cottage, 2055 old Metairie rd, Metairie, La, 70005 - Teacher
March, 2025 - present
● Organization of classroom that encouraged children to create, explore and make decisions with confidence Maintained awareness and supervision of children's needs to maximize physical health and safety
●Worked with co-teacher to implement lesson plans from research-informed learning curriculum
●Helped children explore world, improve motor skills and grow vocabulary.
●Instructed children on good sanitary habits when washing hands, using bathroom or eating.
●Developed and enforced positive strategies to encourage good behavior.
EDUCATION
Delgado Community College, 615 city park Ave, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70119— GED
August - 2020 - December, 2022