kris gaines

Assist in various tasks as needed on a part time basis, Including but not limited to: Child care, Housekeeping and organization, cooking, and massage; as well as clerical and administrative tasks such as email correspondence, phones, tax form preparation, filing, HR and the like Performed all necessary tasks related to talent hospitality such as catering and presentation, running, load-in/out, props, organizing transportation etc. Coordinated with members of staff to ensure that sound, lights, and stage were ready for each show. Communicated with box office, etc. for various venues on needed basis.

Provided 24/7 care for an elderly man and maintained the household in the following ways: All cleaning, laundry, cooking, menu planning, meal prep and general home maintenance. Assisted in day to day activities including but not limited to bathing, physical therapy and the like. Performed various clerical duties and gave computer tutoring as well as made calls on the resident’s behalf. Prepared all shopping lists and ran all necessary errands. Accompanied to doctors appointments and performed all necessary after care following various medical procedures. Provided companionship and assisted the family in many ways such as help moving, child care, etc.

Waited tables in a bustling Hungarian tourist town. Prepared all silverware, plating, tablecloths, etc. Maintained all to-go and delivery orders both over the phone and through online portals, assisted kitchen staff whenever necessary to facilitate said orders. Performed all bartending and barista responsibilities as needed. Performed dishwashing duties during large private party events and when needed due to lack of staff. Educated and recommended choices for tourists and people new to Indian cuisine.

Handled all general office duties such as filing, answering calls, customer scheduling, sub contractor relations, and much more. Responsible for verifying all HVAC and other tests done by company techs and re-routing the information to the parties necessary. Maintained customer relations as well as filed all rebates pertaining to work done on homes through the appropriate SMUD and PGE channels. Obtained rebates for many customers that exceeded expectations.

Performed all tasks needed to maintain office; such as supplies ordering, printer and other IT maintenance, mail receiving, sorting and delivering, cleaning, and many other miscellaneous duties. Maintained front desk and routed all inbound calls as well as receive all guests. Other projects I was in charge of include: a large office move, creating a new filing system, a complete website re- vamp, maintenance of salesforce CRM, creation of presentations, policies, procedures, controlled documents, and much more. Assisted management and HR with hiring and firing processes. Helped support the development team by performing regular bug checks etc.

Hired as a manager on site, trained in restaurant for two weeks as general staff to learn the company policies, and was promoted early. Responsible for knowing, exhibiting knowledge of, and assisting other employees in learning all cook / food preparation skills, practices, and rules. Supervised shift teams of approx. 8 employees. Oversaw cash register tabulations and accounting forms; performed bank deposits twice daily. Filled out and filed paperwork including; daily sales, projected sales, yearly sales comparisons, and employee evaluations. Underwent training for Problem Resolution for employees and customers.

Researched, wrote, and edited a variety of professionally published articles on topics ranging from gardening and home maintenance to pet care, automotive repair, and arts & crafts. Was featured as a writer on well-known internet publishing sites such as; ehow.com, ask.com, answerbag.com, and many, many more.

Utilized industry standard graphic design software (Photoshop and GIMP) to create and edit images for promotional flyers, posters, and album covers. Performed social media networking and promotion using Facebook, MySpace, and other social media sites. Oversaw client and talent interaction, scheduled appointments for clients, and filed and filled out miscellaneous paperwork; including but not limited to legal, copyrights, etc.

Received orders from international clients for photo compilations. Used in-house database to organize and prioritize photos, then compiled packages to suit the client’s individual needs. Edited, sized, and ordered photos to the specific requirements of the client’s order.

Experienced in food preparation rules, guidelines, and skills. Trained and assisted employees with learning and remembering food prep and safety rules during work hours. Supervised employee teams of 5-10 people. Performed daily inventory and managed supplies list and accounted all receipts at closing. Excelled in customer service, problem resolution, and customer retention.

Drive Thru, Cashier, Food Prep Etc.