KATHERINE LESTER

How would you describe your time at Great Lakes Naval Base?

LESTER" <katherinelester@yahoo.com>

Katherine A. Lester
1706 N. Kedize, Apt. 310
Chicago, IL 60647
773-656-9261
katherinelester@yahoo.com

Highlights:

Licensed in Food Sanitations.
Maintain a positive, professional attitude with customers.
Motivated to learn new skills through on-the-job training.

Experience:

Food Service Worker
Goodwill Great Lakes Naval Base, Great Lakes, IL
November 2004 - Present

Prepared galley to serve breakfast and lunch for up to 2,000 recruits of the Navy.
Set-up steam tables, desert bars, drink stations, and produce according to daily menus plans.
Cleaned and inspected galley equipment, kitchen appliances, and work areas for cleanliness and functional operation.
Earned Food Sanitations License (11/07).

Senior Clerk 2
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of IL, Chicago, IL
January 2003 - August 2003

Investigated and processed claims for payment.
Searched database for missing claim information.
Prepared and reviewed claim forms and related documents for completeness.

Receptionist
Jackson Hewitt, Chicago, IL
February 2000 ??? March 2002

Answered telephone to schedule future appointments, provide information, or forward calls.
Collected and distributed messages for employees of organization.
Performed general office duties such as typing, filing, copying and faxing.
Greeted customers in a pleasant and friendly manner.

Telemarketer
Field Marketing Inc., Chicago, IL
February 1999 - April 1999

Placed up to 200 calls in a professional and pleasant manner daily.
Maintained records of accounts and developed prospect list.
Obtained information used to complete company surveys.
Inputted and recorded information into company database.

Kitchen Assistant
Au Bon Pain, Chicago, IL
September 1998 - March 1999

Greeted and assisted over 300 customers with prompt courteous service.
Prepared and served meals and beverages daily.
Cleaned, sanitized, and set-up dining area.
Delivered call-in orders in a timely manner.
Prepared and packaged individual place settings.

Education:

2007 - Goodwill Industries of Metropolitan Chicago, Inc. ??? Completed Pre-Employment Skills Training.

2000 - Harold Washington College ??? Business Development and Business Management Studies.

1979 - Calumet High School - Received Diploma.

References Available Upon Request

__________________________________________________...