Latoya Taylor
Berlare
Summary
Entrepreneurial Owner with experience and solid history of business success. Built operations from ground up with strategic and scalable approaches. Well-oriented to quickly identify and capitalize on emerging opportunities.
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Responsible retail professional with excellent sales, service and interpersonal skills. Committed to making every customer feel welcome and assisting with any need. Advanced knowledge of fashion trends and popular looks.
Hardworking Machine Operator well-versed in keeping components running at peak levels to produce high-quality wall board products. Comfortable working alone or with team members to identify and resolve defects. Expert approach to tackling maintenance and inspection tasks.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Taylor estates
Savannah , GA
04.2015 - 11.2019
- Managed daily operations of business, including finding properties to purchase
- Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.
- Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
- Renovations for sale of properties
Rural Mail Carrier
United States Postal Services
Savannh, GA
08.2012 - 06.2019
- Delivered mail and packages to rural residences, businesses, and post office boxes.
- Organized mail for delivery in a timely manner according to established routes and schedules.
- Maintained accurate records of daily deliveries.
- Collected payments for COD items, postage due, and other fees as required.
- Assisted customers with inquiries regarding postal services and regulations.
- Operated vehicle in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Provided excellent customer service while interacting with customers on route.
- Loaded and unloaded trucks efficiently using appropriate equipment.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding route progress or changes.
- Delivered mail along prescribed route and retrieved additional mail from relay boxes.
Machine Operator
Georgia Pacific
Savannah, GA
08.2006 - 01.2012
- Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
- Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately.
- Troubleshoot malfunctions in equipment or processes.
- Perform periodic maintenance on machines such as cleaning and lubrication.
- Inspect finished workpieces to ensure conformance with specifications.
- Observe machine operations to detect any problems or defects in the finished product.
- Ensure that safety guidelines are followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Record production information such as quantities produced and materials used on daily logs.
- Carry out regular safety checks on machinery prior to operation.
- Identify areas where improvements can be made in terms of efficiency or cost savings.
- Collaborate with other departments when necessary for successful completion of projects.
- Monitored and observed production line to watch for pile-ups and jams.
- Detected work-piece defects and machine malfunctions, maintaining apparatus to prevent future issues.
- Conducted preventable maintenance on process line and quickly resolved production problems to minimize downtime.
- Operated forklift to place finished products on skids and transport to warehouse.
- Completed written reports of problems and necessary repairs to forward to management and maintenance personnel.
Cashier
Savannah Candy Kitchen
Savannah, GA
04.1999 - 05.2006
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
- Processed returns and exchanges of merchandise in accordance with store policies.
- Assisted customers over the phone regarding store operations, product information and order placement.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
- Answered customer questions and provided store information.
- Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer services.
- Boosted customer satisfaction levels by going extra mile to personalize service for each customer.
Education
High School Diploma -
Savannah High School
Savannah , Georgia 05-2002
Skills
- Business Management
- Administrative Oversight
- Budget Administration
- Financial Planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Bidding processes
- Client Service
- Business Administration
Languages
English
First Language
Dutch
Elementary
A2
Timeline
Owner
Taylor estates
04.2015 - 11.2019
Rural Mail Carrier
United States Postal Services
08.2012 - 06.2019
Machine Operator
Georgia Pacific
08.2006 - 01.2012
Cashier
Savannah Candy Kitchen
04.1999 - 05.2006
High School Diploma -
Savannah High School
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