Joanna Brown

Experience

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  Tom thumb

  Jun 2004 - Nov 2004

  Cashier

  I managed the money in my drawer, provided exceptional customer service, and advertised store sales.

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  The Wendy's Company

  Aug 2006 - Aug 2008

  Lead Cashier

  Serv safe approval, balancing register, food production, product management, customer service.

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  The Salvation Army Thrift Str

  Aug 2009 - Nov 2012

  Sales Associate Cashier

  Customer service, balancing register, artistic display and design, product management, and sales.

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  Southeast community association

  Mar 2013 - Sept 2013

  Community Volunteer

  Coordinate community events and liason with community members.

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  Campus Elementary

  Jan 2014 - Mar 2014

  Volunteer Coach

  Instruct young women and men on being a team player, keeping organized, seeking information, and continuing their education.

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  The WellHouse

  May 2014 - Jan 2015

  Administrative Assistant

  Address issues of or relating to tenancy, draft and construct memos letterheads, letters, note taking, and directing customers and call in on best suitable actions in the circumstances.

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  Purple Blaze

  Jan 2015 - now

  Owner of the Company

  My company is a mixture of Ethiopian and home cooking where every dish is meant to inspire the presence of my native home. I have spent a grand total of three years working out the recipes and now it is finally time to open up to the world. You can check out some of my cooking on Facebook (Purple Blaze).

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  NAACP

  Feb 2015 - now

  Internship

  My responsibilities are minute writing, taking dictation as well as researching and collecting data to solve unlawful court cases brought up against members of the community. The program I am associated with through the NAACP is one that is new to their establishment but will prove it self to become a pillar in the community spin enough.

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  94.9 FM WYGR

  Feb 2015 - now

  Internship Trainee

  I deal with up and coming artists from R&B to, but not limited to, rap or gospel music. I am training in the field of sales and marketing by Robert S himself and also money management, customer relations and communications, and the logistics of proper business.

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  Seeds Of Promise

  Jun 2015 - now

  I service neighborhood individuals on the Southeast side of Grand Rapids dealing with evictions notices, shut-offs, tenant and landlord disputes, policing issues, and governmental concerns. I also partner for resources with local vendors, businesses, and companies to accomplish these goals. By connecting with these local companies we are able to utilize the resources in our own backyard and keep costs to a bare minimum. I service neighborhood individuals on the Southeast side of Grand Rapids dealing with evictions notices, shut-offs, tenant and landlord disputes, policing issues, and governmental concerns. I also partner for resources with local vendors, businesses, and companies to accomplish these goals. By connecting with these local companies we are able to utilize the resources in our own backyard and keep costs to a bare minimum.

  • Ombudsman Project

    Jun 2015 - now

  • Ombudsman Project

    Jun 2015 - now
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  Kent County Correctional Facility

  Oct 2016 - now

  Cook Supervisor

  My position at the Kent County Correctional Facility is to ensure all inmates are keeping on task. As a supervisor we must instruct and advise inmates in serve safe conditions according to Michigan's health code standards. I must observe the inmates as they are prepping and cooking food to maintain correct portions as well as correct scoops. Another duty, is assigning tasks around the kitchen to keep the kitchen up to code. At times, we may have to discipline inmates with the help of deputies, so developing a leveled skill of interdisciplinary skills assists in the mood of the kitchen. Show less