Tasheka Curtis
Spanish Town
St. Catherine
Jamaica
876-802-3114
Email Address: tashekacurtis@hotmail.com

Objective: To secure a rewarding position that can initiate growth and development of oneself and add value to an organization by maintaining the highest level of professionalism and integrity.

Education:
• Bridge TEFL 2016- 2017
• University Of The West Indies 2013-2016
• Beechamville Heart Institute June - August 2012
• Holy Childhood High School 2006-2012

Qualifications:
• Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) 100 Hour Certification
• English Grammar 40 Hour Certificate
• Bachelors of Science (BSC) Geography with Second Class Honors
• ServSafe Alcohol Certificate from National Restaurant Association USA-June 2015
• ServSafe Food Handler National Restaurant Association USA- June 2016
• Level 1 Certification in Customer Service Heart /NTA
(CAPE) Subjects
Biology (Units 1&2), Pure Math, Environmental Science (Units 1&2) Communication Studies, Geography (Units 1&2), Food and Nutrition (Units 1&2).
(CSEC) Subjects
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English A, Geography, Human and Social Biology, Mathematics, Food and Nutrition, Principles of Accounting.

Experiences:
Cedar Point Amusement Park
Cedar Point Drive, Sandusky OH, 44870 United States
May 2015- October 2015
May 2016- October 2016
Foods Associate/Supervisor/Area Supervisor
• Worked as a food service associate/Supervisor/Area supervisor who maintained the highest level of customer service skills during a fast paced operation.
• Experienced in Food storage, handling, presentation.
• Mastered point-of-sale (POS) computer system for taking orders.
• Handled currency and Credit card transaction quickly and accurately.
• Experience in upselling of company products.
• Efficient in handling complaints, responding effectively to inquiries and concerns.
• Cross-Trained and coordinated schedules for seamless service.
• Inventory control and stock ordering.
• Monitoring over 70 employees and 50 Food Wagons.

The University of the West Indies and Jamaica’s Ministry of Industry and Commerce.
Research Assistant- Impacts of dredging in the Kingston Harbour
December 2015- January 2016
• Worked with University Professors from UWI Mona and St Augustine to assess the impacts of Kingston Harbour dredging project on surrounding Fishing communities.
• Collected primary data using ODK collect from Fisherfolk and dependents of the fishing industry within the Kingston and St Catherine region.
• Compiling data from ODK collect to be analyzed in Microsoft Excel.

Digiphoto Entertainment Imagining-
Niagara Falls, NY 14303
Six Flags Rd, Eureka, MO 63025
May – September 2014
Photographer/ Customer Service/ Sales Associate
• Worked as a photographer who captured memories of guest who attended the amusement park and national attraction on a daily basis.
• Processed and sold quality digital photos while delivering excellent customer service.
• Upselling of packages, products, and services offered.

Forestry Department: Western Zone
Moneague, St. Ann
June –August 2013
• Worked as in intern who learned to manage public and private forested lands for the economic, recreational and conventional purpose.
• Acquired information on the importance of protecting forestry and posing penalties.
• Constructing plans for tree planting and growing projects that best comply with environmental regulations.

Skills:
• Alcohol Server Certified within the United States
• Food Handlers Certified within the United States
• Excellent communication, service and presentation skill
• Input orders in Food-Trak Software.
• Point of Sale System
• Working knowledge of Food sanitation, preparation, and presentation
• Experience in personnel management, training and bookkeeping activities
• Multitasking and handling of fast-paced environment.
• Critical thinking
• Interact well with diverse cultures
• Geographic Information System (GIS)
• Qualitative and Quantitative Research
• Statistical Packaging for Social Sciences (SPSS)
• Research Design
• Open Data Kit (ODK)
• Microsoft suit
• Team worker
• Website design

Interest:
Tourism industry, Alternative forms of Tourism, Travelling, Cultural exchange, Agriculture, Entrepreneurship, Rural development,

Awards:
Cape Food and Nutrition top ten students in the Caribbean 2013
Holy Childhood High top student in Environmental Science and Food and Nutrition 2013

REFERENCES:
Mrs. Rose M. Gowie-Mclean
Former Principal
Breadnut Hill Primary School, St. Ann
876-917-0370

Dr. Robert Kinlocke
Lecture in the Department of Geography and Geology
University of the West Indies
Cell# 354-7387