Jerrica Lamb
Bolingbrook,IL
Summary
Professional volunteer skilled in community engagement and support services. Strong focus on team collaboration and adapting to changing needs. Known for dependability and achieving positive outcomes. Proficient in organizing events, providing compassionate care, and fostering inclusive environments. Professional serving experience as well.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Church Volunteer
New Hope Baptist Church Bolingbrook
11.2024 - Current
- Assisted in organizing community outreach events to foster engagement and support for local initiatives.
- Volunteered at church-sponsored outreach events, providing polite, friendly representation.
- Coordinated with other volunteers to create a welcoming environment at worship services and special events.
- Sourced and distributed food and supplies to those in need.
- Helped with special events such as Vacation Bible School to coordinate resources, spaces, and schedules.
- Greeted guests with bulletins, directions, and friendly conversation.
- Taught Sunday school classes to impart values of faith.
- Prepared meals for church members and guests for funerals or special events.
- Assisted with fundraising efforts to support church programs and services, raising significant funds for various causes.
Manager
The Purple Lotus
09.2019 - 03.2021
- Managed daily operations to ensure efficiency and quality standards were met.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Analyzed customer feedback to identify areas for improvement in service offerings.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Kitchen Manager
St Johns County Jail
04.2018 - 10.2018
- Supervised kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Trained and mentored kitchen staff on food preparation techniques and service standards.
- Managed inventory levels, reducing waste through effective stock rotation practices.
- Monitored kitchen equipment performance, scheduling maintenance to minimize downtime.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment, adhering to all health department regulations and guidelines.
- Scheduled and received food and beverage deliveries, adhering to food cost and budget.
- Checked and tested foods to verify quality and temperature.
- Mentored and trained new team members, fostering a positive culture of teamwork and collaboration within the kitchen staff.
- Conducted daily checks of refrigerators and freezers to verify proper food storage, container labeling, and surface cleaning.
Education
Associate of Arts - General
St. Petersburg College
St. Petersburg, FL01-2015
Skills
- Customer service
- Meal preparation
- Relationship building
- Team collaboration
- Inventory management
- Health and safety compliance
- Quality assurance
- Time management
- Multitasking abilities
- Exceptional customer service
- Guest engagement
Languages
Spanish
Elementary
Korean
Professional Working
Interests
- Getting involved in local advocacy groups to promote positive change in the community
- Volunteering
- Music
- Mindfulness Practices
- Growing herbs, vegetables, or fruits in home gardens
- Crafting and DIY Projects
- I like working with my hands and fixing things
- Cooking
- Offering time and support to shelters for the homeless, women, and animals
- Volunteering at community kitchens and food-related charities
- I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
Timeline
Church Volunteer
New Hope Baptist Church Bolingbrook
11.2024 - Current
Manager
The Purple Lotus
09.2019 - 03.2021
Kitchen Manager
St Johns County Jail
04.2018 - 10.2018
Associate of Arts - General
St. Petersburg College