Marilyn Lambert
Mount Airy
Summary
Culinary Arts-trained professional with several years of experience in kitchen operations and catering. Offers strong customer service, organization and teamwork skills supported by a background in administrative work.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrative Assistant II
Surry County Health & Nutrition Center
Dobson
11.2023 - Current
- Worked with team members to identify and develop process improvements.
- Processed credit card transactions through Point-of-Sale terminals or online systems.
- Verified insurance coverage and identified third-party payers for billing purposes.
- Calculated billing charges, prepared and submitted claims to insurance companies.
- Reconciled daily cash receipts with total deposits on bank statement.
- Developed financial reports detailing accounts receivable aging status.
Income Maintenance Investigator
Surry Co Dept of Social Services
Dobson
04.2022 - 11.2023
- Receiving, evaluating and tracking allegations of public assistance fraud.
- Gathering information to prove or disprove allegations against clients.
- Negotiating payment agreements.
Income Maintenance Supervisor II
Surry Co Dept of Social Services
Dobson
04.2017 - 03.2022
- Supervise, train and manage Income Maintenance Caseworkers in Workfirst, Food & Nutrition Services and Adult Medicaid.
- Complete audits for Quality assurance purposes and created Performance Imrovement Plans when applicable.
- Responsible for annual performance reviews and coaching of staff when needed.
Head Cook
Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc.
Lowgap
10.2002 - 01.2005
- Supervised kitchen staff to ensure efficient meal preparation and service.
- Managed inventory and ordered supplies to maintain stock levels in the kitchen.
- Trained new cooks on food safety standards and kitchen procedures.
- Taught kitchen staff about proper nutrition, food allergies and dietary issues.
- Conducted regular performance reviews with kitchen staff to improve efficiency.
Line Cook
Grove Park Inn
Asheville
02.2001 - 07.2002
- Prepared a variety of dishes according to menu specifications.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workspace.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service.
- Followed food safety guidelines and sanitation practices rigorously.
- Cooked multiple orders simultaneously during busy periods.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Surry Central High School
Dobson06-1989
Some College (No Degree) - Culinary Arts
Johnson And Wales University
CharlestonSome College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Surry Community College
Dobson, NCSkills
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Meal preparation
- Professional attitude
- Cleaning and organization
Certification
Notary Public
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Administrative Assistant II
Surry County Health & Nutrition Center
11.2023 - Current
Income Maintenance Investigator
Surry Co Dept of Social Services
04.2022 - 11.2023
Income Maintenance Supervisor II
Surry Co Dept of Social Services
04.2017 - 03.2022
Head Cook
Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc.
10.2002 - 01.2005
Line Cook
Grove Park Inn
02.2001 - 07.2002
High School Diploma -
Surry Central High School
Some College (No Degree) - Culinary Arts
Johnson And Wales University
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Surry Community College