- Cooking
- Baking
- Bread Making
- Cake Decorating
- Photography
- Gardening
- DIY and Home Improvement
Gina Smith
Chico,CA
Summary
Versatile and dynamic professional with experience as a Soap Maker with excellent piping skills, CNA at California Park Rehabilitation Hospital, and Bar Manager at Applebee's Grill + Bar. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving, critical thinking, and customer service skills. Proven track record of enhancing customer satisfaction, improving safety procedures, and leading teams to exceed goals. Skilled in multitasking and fostering a collaborative work environment.
Experienced leader with strong background in managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Soap Maker
Self Employed
01.2015 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Processed hundreds of product photos and pounds of soap monthly.
CNA
California Park Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Supported needs of 10+ residents under long-term care.
Manager Specializing in Bar
Applebee's Grill + Bar
07.2000 - 06.2010
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
Education
Associate of Science - Nutritional Sciences
Butte College
Oroville, CA05-2009
Associate of Arts - Language Arts Education
Butte College
Oroville, CA05-2007
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Dependable and responsible
- Multitasking Abilities
- Critical thinking
- Problem resolution
- Decision-making
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
Interests
Timeline
CNA
California Park Rehabilitation Hospital
01.2020 - 03.2020
Soap Maker
Self Employed
01.2015 - Current
Manager Specializing in Bar
Applebee's Grill + Bar
07.2000 - 06.2010
- First Aid Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
Associate of Science - Nutritional Sciences
Butte College
Associate of Arts - Language Arts Education
Butte College