Linnea Edwards
Santa Cruz
Summary
Dependable professional with extensive experience in retail and catering. Known for strong customer service skills and attention to detail. Ready to enhance team performance and customer satisfaction.
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail and Catering
Wholefoods Market
Santa Cruz, CA
10.2011 - 07.2024
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
Kitchen Manager
Bauman College
Santa Cruz, CA
06.2008 - 06.2011
- Oversaw kitchen operations to ensure quality food preparation and presentation.
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures for kitchen staff efficiency.
- Trained and mentored culinary team on techniques, safety standards, and equipment usage.
- Managed inventory control, ensuring optimal stock levels and reducing waste.
- Collaborated with nutritionists to create balanced meal plans aligned with dietary guidelines.
Courier/Dispatcher/Customer Service
Federal Express
Santa Cruz, CA
10.1981 - 07.2008
- Coordinated daily dispatch operations, ensuring timely delivery and optimal routing of shipments.
- Monitored real-time tracking systems to manage courier assignments and address service disruptions.
- Developed and implemented efficient scheduling strategies to enhance delivery performance and customer satisfaction.
- Trained new dispatch staff on operational procedures, fostering a collaborative team environment.
Education
Nutrition
Bauman College of Holistic Nutrition
Santa Cruz, CA06.2009
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Flexible and adaptable
- Dependable and responsible
- Organizational skills
Timeline
Retail and Catering
Wholefoods Market
10.2011 - 07.2024
Kitchen Manager
Bauman College
06.2008 - 06.2011
Courier/Dispatcher/Customer Service
Federal Express
10.1981 - 07.2008
Nutrition
Bauman College of Holistic Nutrition